The Dramatic Decline of Chinas Innovative Startups

To top China in biotech, support US seedbeds of innovation

Congress's ambition to break our dependence on this China-derived supply chain must be paired with an equal zeal for investing in domestic capabilities.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

China loses third of its billionaires as economy falters

ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortune

World - Financial Times - October 29

China's September Auto Sales Reverse Five-Month Declines

China’s passenger-vehicle sales rose in September, reversing five months of declines thanks to supportive government policies and improving consumer sentiment.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected

The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security

World - Financial Times - October 23

The ‘Relevant Experience Trap’ Stifles Innovation

Challenge your orthodoxies to avoid the ‘Rinse, Lather, Repeat’ Syndrome.

Business - Inc. - October 24

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

SpaceX catches rocket booster in dramatic landing

In one of the most dramatic, high-risk space flights to date, SpaceX launched a gargantuan rocket and used giant mechanical arms to pluck the descending booster out of the sky. Mark Strassmann has ...

Trump’s GOP moves to dramatically revamp election rules

Republican allies of former President Trump have embarked on a sweeping effort to restrict voting and purge voter rolls across the country since the 2020 election, something critics fear could ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Man City beats Wolves with dramatic late goal

Manchester City defender John Stones scored a last-gasp winner in a 2-1 victory at Wolves on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

HSBC’s overhaul: dramatic, prosaic or prey to geopolitics?

The answer may depend on the likes of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump

Business - Financial Times - October 28

All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham.

The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024

The Irish capital's embrace of Big Tech is filtering through to its startups, who are building better tools for IT teams, AI content moderation tools, and RNA screening for herds of cattle.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Madrid in 2024

The Spanish capital is drawing talent from Latin America, and its eye-catching startups are working on smarter payments, eldercare, and an AI-powered virtual nurse.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Helsinki in 2024

The Finnish capital's most exciting startups are building nuclear-powered heating networks, better weather forecasting tools, and an esports streaming platform that lets viewers bet on the outcome.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Lisbon in 2024

The Portuguese capital's most exciting startups include a platform to help entrepreneurs get going, a smart punchbag, and the Uber of hair salons.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Amsterdam in 2024

There are around 4,000 startups in Amsterdam—the best 10 are tackling forest fires, decarbonizing plastics, and building robot bricklayers.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Paris in 2024

The French capital has become the home of Europe's growing AI industry—but alongside giants like Mistral are startups building EV charging infrastructure and trying to revolutionize social media.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Zurich in 2024

The Swiss financial capital might be most associated with fintech, but its startups are also focusing on medical robotics, AI-powered language learning, and the batteries of the future.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Stockholm in 2024

The Swedish capital produced Skype, Spotify, Klarna, and Minecraft—its stars of the future are building fintech for businesses, gen AI for lawyers, and full-body health care scans.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in Berlin in 2024

The German capital attracts talent from all over the world, and its startups are building endless AI-generated audio apps, virtual pet apps, and sensors for early wildfire detection.

Tech - Wired - October 14

The Hottest Startups in London in 2024

The UK capital's most exciting startups showcase its strengths in biotechnology and artificial intelligence.

Tech - Wired - October 14

There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim

Number of companies listed on the junior stock market is barely over 700

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Europe’s Innovation Ecosystem Can Make It the New Palo Alto

A cluster of European cities within a five-hour train ride of London could become a unicorn factory to rival Silicon Valley, argues tech investor Saul Klein.

Tech - Wired - October 14

Here’s What the Nobel Prize Winners for Economics Learned About Innovation and Authoritarianism

A trio of U.S. academics won the prize for economic after finding that authoritarian governments inhibit growth and innovation.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Innovators to watch: Brands aiming to disrupt their industries with new approaches

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Change is inevitable; instead of resisting it, some companies are embracing it by stepping up with fresh ideas that make a real difference in our everyday lives. These ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 14

The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch

How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.

Business - Inc. - October 16

3 Innovative Ways to Use AI During Uncertain Times

To succeed in the age of AI, a compelling new book calls leaders to drop ‘business as usual.’

Business - Inc. - October 17

UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn

Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme Horizon

World - Financial Times - October 18

Europe should take a digital leap across its innovation gap

The US is enjoying a virtuous cycle, while the EU is caught in a mid-tech trap

World - Financial Times - October 20

Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024: Unveiling innovative solutions for the future of automotive

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Kamala Harris's corporate tax hike would hurt innovation, American workers

While Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to campaign on the same economic policies that caused inflation to skyrocket. In a speech on her ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Mobile gaming will see new innovation in monetization in 2025 | Mistplay

Mistplay's 2024 Mobile Gaming Growth Report shows that there's room for alternative monetization in a market oversaturated with ads.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 31

Trump’s Second Presidency Could Mean AI Chaos, or a Flurry of Innovation

As the AI revolution advances, critics and lawmakers have proposed safety restrictions and guardrails. Trump’s team says some of these barriers will fall.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago