Australia’s competition regulator has launched legal action against Amazon’s Australian business, arguing that the company’s handling of advertising on Prime Video raises broader questions about how digital subscription services can alter paid contracts after customers have already committed to them…. Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Why France Is Tightening Rules on Ultra-Fast Fashion
France has moved to impose some of Europe’s toughest restrictions on ultra-fast-fashion retailers, reflecting growing concerns over the environmental, economic and consumer impacts of low-cost online clothing platforms. After more than two years of parliamentary debate and revisions aimed at… Read More ›
Balanced Crypto Rules Aim to Boost UK Competitiveness
Britain has unveiled its first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets, signalling an effort to strike a balance between strengthening consumer protection and encouraging innovation in the rapidly evolving digital asset industry. At the centre of the new framework is a… Read More ›
Revenue Needs and Investment Fuel Iraq’s OPEC Campaign
Iraq is intensifying its campaign for a larger oil production quota within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as mounting fiscal pressures and a wave of fresh investment in its energy sector reshape the country’s production ambitions. Officials… Read More ›
Energy Costs Reverse US Emissions Progress
A rise in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States has emerged as one of the most significant developments in the global energy transition, underscoring how fuel prices, electricity demand and energy security concerns can temporarily outweigh long-term decarbonisation… Read More ›
Development Priorities Reshape World Bank Climate Strategy
The World Bank is shifting its approach to climate finance by replacing a long-standing lending target with a broader focus on development outcomes, signalling a change in how the institution intends to integrate climate action into its global development agenda…. Read More ›
Shipping Security Drives Fresh U.S. – Iran Diplomatic Push
The latest pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran reflects a growing recognition that protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has become central to preventing a wider regional conflict and safeguarding global energy markets. After a… Read More ›
South Korea’s AI Leadership Strategy Hinges on Expanding Semiconductor Capacity Beyond Seoul
South Korea has unveiled one of its most ambitious industrial strategies in decades, placing semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence at the centre of its long-term economic agenda as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s position in the rapidly evolving… Read More ›
Court Decision and Global Debut Shape Warsh’s US Fed Leadership
Kevin Warsh’s first weeks as chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve are unfolding against two developments that could significantly influence both the institution’s independence and the direction of U.S. monetary policy. One is the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on… Read More ›
Football World Cup Expansion Fuels Global Sports Betting Boom
The expansion of the FIFA World Cup is transforming more than international football. It is reshaping the global sports betting industry, creating what operators and market analysts believe could become the largest wagering event in sporting history. While every World… Read More ›