Westpac CEO warns ‘there’s a chance of a recession’ as interest rates rise
The chief executive of Westpac has warned of the growing risk a recession could be on the horizon…
Keeping a cool head during geopolitical turbulence
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has unsettled markets as investors reassess the implications. Geopolitics has…
Anthony Albanese says Australia supports US strikes in Iran — Capital Brief
The news: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Australian Government supports the United States acting to prevent Iran…
Unlike ex-Canadian PM Trudeau, Carney to skip Bhangra and Punjab visit during India trip
Canadian officials have confirmed that there would be no Bhangra dancing during Mark Carney’s visit, and unlike former…
Lynas profit jumps as geopolitics ‘reshape’ rare earths market
Commodities Australian company posts nearly $300mn in revenue for first half The Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility is…
Why The Arctic May be the ‘Most Dangerous Place on Earth’
Even while being hammered by rapid climate change, the Arctic has long managed to keep its balance. “For…
Hong Kong’s US$8 billion wealth fund eyes fintech, aerospace and AI for growth
The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) is eyeing investments in fintech, aerospace and artificial intelligence, tapping the city’s…
The Case Against Declaring Artificial General Intelligence
“AGI is here, now.” That’s Sequoia Capital this week, one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary venture firms and…
Europe holds the trump card as the US faces a mountain of debt
Mark Carney summed it up neatly. The “rules-based global order” was no more and it was time to…
Q-CTRL lays claim to a world-first ‘commercial quantum advantage’ — Capital Brief
More than 1,000 commercial flights are disrupted by GPS jamming every day, most originating from Russia’s electronic interference…
Why the U.S. and China Are Taking Opposite Sides in the Energy Transition
Global economies are increasingly splitting into two opposing camps when it comes to energy policy. While many nations…
Economic success, a ‘credible’ SAF, regional cooperation key for Singapore to stay safe in today’s world: SM Lee
To this end, he raised the examples of ASEAN “diligently working” to cooperate on the economy, infrastructure and…