Global markets are undergoing a sharp rethink as investors grapple with the next phase of artificial intelligence, one that may no longer reward all technology companies equally. The past week has seen heavy losses across software and services stocks, signalling growing anxiety that
Norwegian security authorities have warned that Russian intelligence activity targeting Norway is expected to intensify in the coming year, with a particular focus on the Arctic region and critical national infrastructure. Officials say the growing threat reflects heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the
China has lowered proposed tariffs on selected European Union dairy products as it moves toward concluding an anti subsidy investigation that has been closely watched by trade officials and industry groups on both sides. The revised tariff levels are significantly below those outlined
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Britain cannot afford to ignore China, pushing back against criticism from Donald Trump over London’s renewed trade and diplomatic engagement with Beijing. Speaking during a visit to China, Starmer argued that disengaging from the world’s second
China is escalating its use of mobility related measures as a tool of diplomatic signaling, with authorities renewing warnings against travel to Japan during the Lunar New Year while major airlines extend flexible cancellation policies on Japan bound flights. The advisory follows months
China sharply reduced its lending to Africa in 2024, signalling a structural shift in how Beijing finances overseas engagement. Total new loans fell to about $2.1 billion, nearly half the level recorded a year earlier and far below the peaks of the mid
China has indicated readiness to deepen economic cooperation with the United Kingdom, framing renewed engagement as a stabilising force amid global uncertainty. The Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing is willing to work with Britain on the basis of mutual respect to promote trade
China sharply expanded exports to Africa last year, widening its trade surplus with the continent to a record level as Beijing accelerates efforts to offset mounting pressure from the United States. Trade data shows Chinese shipments to African markets rose at a far
China-founded conglomerate Shanda Group is consolidating its most advanced artificial intelligence research in Singapore, marking another example of how geopolitical and regulatory pressures are reshaping the global footprint of Chinese technology firms. Its frontier research unit, MiroMind, has begun relocating part of its
The global economy has entered what may become the largest infrastructure buildout in history as artificial intelligence reshapes how nations invest, compete and plan for growth, according to Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Huang said
