China has been accused, although it has promptly denied, of trying to influence Australia’s political system and systemic government institutions. On Tuesday, Australia said it plans on introducing reforms, by the end of this year, to combat covert political influence… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Bitcoins thrives on anonymity: Larry Fink
Here are potential reasons why the bitcoin is facing headwinds in its efforts to join as a mainstream currency, despite its underlying technological strength. While shedding light on why bitcoin is facing headwinds on joining the mainstream, BlackRock’s Chief Executive,… Read More ›
Mexico preparing contingency plans if Trump exits NAFTA
The IMF has suggested that Mexico should go ahead with structural economic reforms, including diversifying its economy. Currently 80% of Mexican exports are shipped to the U.S. A Macro-economic response that reassures investors appear to be Mexico’s best bet out… Read More ›
9% Of US Jobs Could Be Eliminated In 2018 Due To AI-Enabled Automation, Forrester Predicts
There is an expected manual to automation for IT and data management, addition of about half a million of new ager digital workers or bots in the US and an increase in white-collar automation are the prediction that a report… Read More ›
Expat Deterring ‘Bizarre’ Death Tax Attempted To Be Pushed Back By Tokyo
If one is considering to work in Japan as an expatriate, one should make it short, and stay alive. The reasons – a 55 percent inheritance tax on the worldwide assets of long-term foreign residents which is imposed by the… Read More ›
Japan set to be prime destination for hi-tech military hardware
With Japan planning to develop the F-3, a dual use $40 billion fighter jet, UK’s BAE Systems, and U.S. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon are likely to reap in huge contracts for not only developing the F-3 but also for… Read More ›
Amazon set to debut local warehouse in Australia
While the move is likely to positively benefit Australian customers who will now not have to bear the heavy costs of international shipping, the move however is likely to send a shiver down the collective spine of Australian retailers. On… Read More ›
With looming dark clouds on Theressa May’s leadership, the pound takes a more cautious approach
In the backdrop of Brexit negotiations, one of the most complex high stakes negotiations in recent history after WW2, British Prime Minister Theressa May is now facing a challenge to her leadership from her own conservative party midst a lack… Read More ›
BDO Says Worst Sale For High Street Hits Retailers For The First Time In A Decade
The sale of coats and other seasonal wear have been badly hit by an unusually warm autumn in the United Kingdom, as people kept away from such purchases and as such, for the first time decades, the high street sales… Read More ›
Trump’s Views Echoed As Asia-Pacific Leaders Call To Counter ‘Unfair Trade’
In what is being seen as an imprint of the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump to redesign the global trade scenario, addressing of “unfair trade practices” and “market distorting subsidies” would be the priority of Asia-Pacific leaders, according to… Read More ›