The water wars are coming
It is no coincidence that the world’s first cities were built where water was abundant. From the Nile…
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…
Geeta Gopinath at Davos: ‘Trumpian World Order’ to Trigger High Volatility and Economic Uncertainty
On this Special Report from Davos, Harvard Professor and former IMF Deputy Managing Director Geeta Gopinath analyzes the…
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…
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…
Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support
Hong Kong’s finance chief has confirmed the city will achieve an early operating account surplus thanks to strong…
Politics trumped cricket as Proteas ended decades of hurt
A lot happened in international cricket in 2025. South Africa shed their ‘bridesmaids’ tag by lifting the World…
How should the United States cooperate with Europe on China strategy?
Dreams of a fully united American and European front toward China are over. Although Washington, Brussels, and other…
China Is Trouncing The U.S. In Critical Trillion-Dollar Tech Race
China appears to be winning the international tech race, and it isn’t particularly close. (Credit: Pla2na on Shutterstock)…
7 New Books on Russia and Its War in Ukraine
What prompted Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine? Is it part of a wider war with the…