How AI Is Rewriting Our Planet and Business

How AI Is Rewriting Our Planet and Business

the Davos Congress Centre where AI is dominating the agenda at this years World Economic Forum. Hosted by Klaus Schwab, the theme for the 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) is restoring trust in the future within societies and among nations. The week-long WEF event brings global leaders and industry leaders together to shape the world’s … Read more

International trade news November 2023: EU shipping rules

International trade news November 2023: EU shipping rules

This monthly roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade. Top international trade stories: EU to end competition exemptions for shipping lines; Panama Canal cuts crossings further as drought intensifies; China to restrict graphite exports. 1. EU to end competition exemptions for shipping lines The shipping industry is due … Read more

Discover this week’s must-read nature and climate stories

Discover this week’s must-read nature and climate stories

This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate stories: Planet’s life-support systems close to tipping point, say UN scientists; Disappearing ice sheet makes sea level rise unavoidable; Global pledges to halt deforestation by 2030 way off-track. 1. Earth’s systems at threshold of irreversible damage The world … Read more

US economy, China GDP and other economics stories to read

US economy, China GDP and other economics stories to read

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: US economy largely unchanged – Fed report; China’s economic growth beats predictions; Japanese inflation drops below 3%. 1. US economy largely unchanged in recent weeks – Fed report Economic activity in the United States changed little over … Read more

US business activity, German GDP and other economics news

US business activity, German GDP and other economics news

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: US business activity stalls in September; German GDP forecast to contract this year; Singapore announces new funding to help with cost-of-living crisis. 1. US business activity stalls in September US business activity has been practically at a … Read more

International trade: What you need to know in September 2023

International trade: What you need to know in September 2023

This monthly roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade. Top international trade stories: BRICS and G20 add members; Rice supplies under strain as India restricts export; Rising sea levels threaten world’s biggest ports. 1. BRICS and G20 add new members The BRICS bloc of emerging market economies has … Read more

Climate crisis worsens conflict death rates, and more nature and climate news

Climate crisis worsens conflict death rates, and more nature and climate news

This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate stories: Climate change may increase conflict deaths; Hurricane Idalia could be US’ costliest disaster this year; Air pollution impacting longevity in South Asia. 1. IMF: Climate change may increase conflict deaths As Africa kicks off its first Climate … Read more

German economic growth at zero and other economic news to read

German economic growth at zero and other economic news to read

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: German economy posts zero growth; India sees strong second-quarter growth; French and Spanish inflation rises again. 1. German economy posts zero growth in second quarter German gross domestic product (GDP) remained level between the first and second … Read more

US job growth slows and other top economics news this week

US job growth slows and other top economics news this week

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: US job growth slows but unemployment falls; Sovereign debt ratings at risk from high carbon emissions; Inflation continues to fall around the world. 1. US job growth slows but wages continue to increase Fewer jobs were added … Read more