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Geopolitical rifts benefit South-east Asia tech sector

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

However, as the major technology producers attempt to diversify and reconfigure their supply chains -- particularly to redirect investment away from China -- interest in…

Deepening of EU-UK cooperation will be limited for now

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EU/UK

The announcements are symbolic of improved relations between London and Brussels under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and especially since the signing of the Windsor Framework in…

US states will struggle to manage declining revenue

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UNITED STATES

With DeSantis challenging Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, his ‘Framework for Freedom’ budget contains several measures boosting his campaign. A slowdown…

US-China ties stabilise but trade concerns remain

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US

Their meeting eclipsed the APEC session in San Francisco, as did the Biden administration’s eleventh-hour decision to suspend the trade pillar of its four-part Indo-Pacific…

New Brazil infrastructure plan still faces obstacles

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BRAZIL

Infrastructure investments arising from auctions planned in 2023 and 2024 are expected to reach BRL125.4bn. However, infrastructure needs are vast and remain an obstacle to…

Investor concern may impact Australian emission target

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AUSTRALIA

Although one-third of Australian electricity now comes from clean sources, a series of regulatory issues and infrastructure project delays is leading to an exodus of private…

After a strong year for Australia, growth will slow

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AUSTRALIA

This figure is higher than the RBA’s forecast of 1.5%, as labour demand remains strong and business investment resumes as supply chain disruption subsides. However, persistent…

Singapore opts for pro-innovation governance of AI

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SINGAPORE

To this end, the city-state wants to leverage its well-developed infrastructure, skilled talent pool and thriving technology ecosystem. Industry partners have welcomed the…

Latin America's renewable energy growth may hit limits

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LATIN AMERICA

As variable generation capacity rises, the need to facilitate its end use increases, creating new demands for investment in electrical transmission and consumption and offering…

As it considers regulation Canberra must also boost AI

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AUSTRALIA

Lack of a clear regulatory framework has been partially blamed for Australia’s relatively slow take-up of AI by the business sector. Although there is already a code of ethics for…