Category: International
The AI boom is not a bubble
Valuations may be spectacular and a bust could come — but while there’s exuberance there is no mania or irrationality
Diamonds are powering a new quantum revolution
By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors
Accounting body scraps remote exams to combat cheating
Decision follows scandals at Big Four and comes as AI tools make it easier to circumvent invigilators
The rise of the side hustle
Economists and tax collectors might be underestimating its impact
Arnaults’ buying spree boosts sluggish market for luxur...
Billionaire family lays out almost €200mn on three properties, among top prices paid in French capital over past year
Trump-Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on U...
Ukrainian president says longer-term US security guarantees would be needed to deter Russia
Ukraine and the battle for Trump’s mind
Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side
China launches military drills around Taiwan
‘Justice Mission 2025’ exercises to test US response after largest-ever arms sale to Taipei
Europe races to placate pharma as Trump turns up the pr...
Tariff deals with the US have bought time but investment momentum is elsewhere
Move over, Tokyo — the world has a new biggest city
Jakarta and its sprawling environs’ 42mn inhabitants are now the most populous conurbation, according to the UN
China’s cash-strapped local governments drive record as...
ABS issues bring in badly needed money but some assets are of uncertain quality
‘Wellness’ culture is empty without service to others
Volunteering has declined along with religion — it needs a revival
