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The yen appreciated and Japanese government bond yields reached multi-year highs on Friday following an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Japanese stocks faced pressure from the stronger yen, while other major Asia-Pacific indices posted gains. Particularly, Chinese stocks surged...

24 January 2025

As 2025 begins, the global economy stands on relatively solid ground, though growth remains uneven across regions. We witness an economic landscape heavily influenced by persistent inflation and stringent monetary policies. The re-election of Donald Trump introduces both opportunities and...

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Thursday as new support measures from Beijing failed to boost sentiment across the region. China's regulators introduced initiatives to stabilise the stock market, but gains were limited. Meanwhile, US stocks rose on Wednesday, driven by optimism around...

Chinese stocks fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese and European imports due to fentanyl trafficking concerns. Despite these tensions, other equities out of the Asia-Pacific region were trading strong. US stocks surged on Tuesday after reopening...

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The evolution of AI - humankind's attempt to artificially imitate its own intelligence.

23 January 2025

Futuristic AI image of a sustainable hotel

Travel and tourism companies can teach us a lot about the power of optimism and innovation, and the dangers of not following through on promises.

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The constant rise in cyber-attacks means that robust cybersecurity is no longer a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. This presents growing opportunities for companies in the business of helping organisations to protect themselves.

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In a scene from the iconic 1967 movie The Graduate, an older man offers career advice to an aimless new college graduate played by Dustin Hoffman: "One word: Plastics. There's a great future in plastics."

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Yen gains, Nikkei falls after BOJ hike

February 2025 - in a nutshell

Beijing's support measures fail to lift stock market sentiment

Chinese stocks decline on Trump tariff threats

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Artificial intelligence and the art of imitation

Sustainable tourism: Leading and lagging in the fight against climate change

Cybersecurity - increasing importance, impressive growth potential

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