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Japan hosts unlikely winners of the global AI boom
Companies that were struggling to find growth in electric vehicles are back in demandFinancial Times - 13h -
UK Cuts Tariffs on Dozens of Products as Global Trade Tensions Rise
British officials also announced more financing for exporters as the country sought to protect firms hurt by tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
Wall Street trading desks are feasting on the volatility from Trump’s global upheaval
The six biggest U.S. banks put up $16.3 billion in stock trading revenue, 33% more year over year and higher than the 2020 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis.CNBC - 9h -
US engaging on global tax deal despite Trump’s defiance, OECD says
Landmark agreement to reform corporate tax for tech and multinationals is struggling to move forwardFinancial Times - 8h -
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.BBC News - 15h -
World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump's tariff policies
The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with ChinaABC News - 13h -
Why This MIT Professor Says We Need to Act Fast to Keep AI From Stealing Our Jobs
The AI revolution keeps steamrolling ahead—disrupting industries, delivering newer, smarter tools every day, propelled by billion-dollar investments. But there are real risks AI could upend the ...Inc. - 11h -
Spotify running again after users around world report problems
Audio streaming app confirms service restored following more than five hours of disruption. Tens of thousands of Spotify users around the world reported being unable to stream music on the app, ...The Guardian - 9h -
‘Bad Business’: Corporate Gloom Rises Over Trump’s Tariffs
Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.The New York Times - 2d -
Truth, lies and the betrayal of Ukraine
The Trump administration’s falsehoods over the war are doing profound damage to America’s global standingFinancial Times - 11h -
New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee
A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.The New York Times - 5d -
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoilABC News - 2d -
Founders: This Is the One Investment You Can’t Afford to Delay
A new global report shows that businesses embracing digital tech reap big rewards, but cost, talent and time remain critical barriers.Inc. - 17h -
WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
The World Health Organization's member countries agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisisABC News - 15h -
Trade war fallout: Cancellations of Chinese freight ships begin as bookings plummet
Canceled freight vessel sailings from China are up and will ripple through the supply chain as the trade war impact on the global economy intensifies.CNBC - 8h -
Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel
With the Global Engagement Center shut down, the State Department is now set to investigate whether past US efforts against foreign propaganda amounted to censorship of Americans.Wired - 4h -
Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump
The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost trade. Donald Trump’s return to the White House has ...The Guardian - 4h