The six-month Iran war has exposed a structural change in the global oil market: OPEC Plus can still influence production, but its ability to control the market is increasingly constrained by events beyond its direct control. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, damage to Middle Eastern energy...

The rapid spread of autonomous artificial intelligence is creating a problem for an industry whose business depends on defining exactly when a digital event becomes an insurable loss. Cyber insurers have spent years developing policies around familiar events such as ransomware, stolen credentials,...

Stablecoins and Bitcoin serve very different purposes within the cryptocurrency market, but the latest surge in Bitcoin is highlighting a broader shift in how digital assets are being used. Bitcoin's move above $80,000 has renewed investor interest in cryptocurrencies, while stablecoin card...

India's long-running debate over front-of-pack nutrition warnings has entered a more consequential phase as the country's food regulator faces pressure to decide whether packaged foods should carry clearer warnings about high levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat. The issue is no longer simply...

The United States H-1B visa program is facing several possible changes that could make hiring skilled foreign workers substantially more expensive and more selective. The most striking proposal is a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, but the potential impact extends beyond the cost of...

The economic consequences of the Iran United States war are extending far beyond the countries directly involved in the conflict. As fighting disrupts crude supplies, tanker movements and refinery operations across the Middle East, companies positioned outside the immediate conflict zone are...

Governments across several continents are moving to restrict children's access to social media, marking a significant shift in how policymakers view the responsibilities of technology companies. For years, most major platforms relied on a minimum sign-up age of 13, while parents were expected to...

China's growing obesity problem is rapidly becoming a major commercial opportunity for the pharmaceutical industry, but the companies seeking to profit from it face an unusual constraint: they cannot simply advertise prescription weight-loss medicines directly to the public. As demand for obesity...

South Korea's recent stock market reversal has exposed a problem that extends beyond the losses suffered by individual investors. The dramatic shift from market euphoria to panic has raised questions about how financial liberalisation, retail speculation, leverage and government efforts to make the...

The imminent arrival of first gas from Australia’s Beetaloo Basin marks an important test for the country’s long-running ambition to establish a large-scale shale gas industry. The initial production volumes will be modest, but their significance extends well beyond the amount of gas entering the...

Chery Automobile’s decision to prepare its robotics subsidiary for a possible stock market listing reflects a broader shift in China’s robotics industry from technological experimentation toward commercial expansion. AiMOGA Robotics is discussing potential listing venues as it seeks additional...