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20 of 30 episodesRace for critical minerals: The social and environmental trade-off
What are the social and environmental costs of the race for critical minerals? Minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel are crucial for the...
Pharmaceutical industry becomes geopolitical battleground as US threatens tariffs
The global pharmaceutical industry has found itself at the heart of geopolitical and trade tensions. The Trump administration has pushed pol...
Powering the AI inference boom: Is it time to downsize the data centre?
In the world of artificial intelligence, the focus used to be on training AI models. Now, increasingly, it's on "inference" – the actual exe...
Is home ownership still part of the American Dream?
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White...
Can nuclear power resolve the energy crisis?
The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering re...
Are fans being priced out of live gigs?
A spate of high-profile stadium tours by stars like Céline Dion, Taylor Swift and Oasis have put a spotlight on the practice of dynamic tick...
Is China's economy insulated from Iran war shock?
The US and Israel’s war with Iran has sent shockwaves across the global economy, and created the largest energy crisis in decades. But China...
What Magyar's election win means for Hungary's economy and Europe
Hungary is preparing for a new era, after the centre-right Tisza party of Peter Magyar won a landslide victory over longtime nationalist Pri...
Iran war: Catalyst for a renewable energy push?
The US and Israel’s war with Iran has triggered one of the biggest global energy shocks in decades. Asian economies, in particular, are faci...
IVF and the workplace: How fertility struggles affect women’s careers
Fertility treatments such as IVF are becoming increasingly common. But a study by UK-based organisation Fertility Matters at Work suggests t...
Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz: Fertiliser supply chains under strain
As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran choke the Strait of Hormuz, cutting global energy and fertiliser flows, markets face rising pric...
Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability
The spiralling conflict in Iran has highlighted the potential vulnerability of Gulf states when it comes to food and water security. Countri...
Ireland’s deputy PM warns of ‘near-existential moment’ for EU amid global turmoil
The European Union is facing an “almost existential moment” as it seeks to weather global turmoil. That is the warning from Ireland’s Tánais...
The workplace in 2026: Many workers unhappy being in the office
What does the corporate workplace look like in 2026? Following the Covid-19 pandemic, many employers implemented flexible schedules, which a...
China's Zeekr to launch EV sales in France
The automobile industry has been steering towards an electric future. In Europe, sales of both fully electric and hybrid cars have risen as...
Europe's defence industry under pressure
In a changing global landscape, Europe's defence industry is being reshaped and revitalised. Over the past five years, EU member states have...
Are we in an AI bubble?
Artificial intelligence is the next frontier – but is it also the next bubble? That's the question investors have been asking since tech gia...
Undersea cables, a new strategic battleground
Nearly 1.5 million kilometres of submarine cables criss-cross the globe. The infrastructure is key for both national security and economic s...
Trump takes spotlight at 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos
After a week of twists and turns, US President Donald Trump delivered a highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on We...