Law and regulation
Musk’s Twitter move reignites debate on Big Tech’s accountability
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $44bn acquisition of Twitter is leading the charge in Big Tech's battle against global regulators. Big…
Which high-profile law firms have left Russia following the Ukraine invasion?
According to analysis by Investment Monitor of GlobalData’s deals data, business deals involving Russia-based companies were disproportionately lucrative in 2021,…
Will the UAE’s 4.5-day working week make it more attractive to foreign investors?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is stepping into 2022 with a new 4.5-day working week. The adjustment will see the…
Why the assault on US democracy is a business issue
Texas Democratic lawmakers, who fled their state to derail a Republican-led voting restrictions bill, speak outside the US Capitol in…
Weekly data: The Doing Business scandal shows the perils of mixing politics and data
A person walks by the building of the Washington-based global development lender, The World Bank Group, in Washington on January…
How low-tax jurisdictions hide the vulnerability of emerging economies
[caption id="attachment_46073" align="alignnone" width="658"] Enormous levels of investment are pumped into low-tax jurisdictions such as Bermuda, but what is the…
Freedom of movement could unlock Africa’s rich potential
[caption id="attachment_42605" align="alignnone" width="658"] A checkpoint near the Mali-Mauritania border. Freedom of movement is holding Africa back, but will the…
Jeddah hopes to benefit from Riyadh’s rise
[caption id="attachment_33643" align="alignnone" width="658"] Jeddah has been one of the more popular cities in Saudi Arabia for tourism, and it…
Opinion: Wuhan’s freedom brings allure to lockdown brutality
[caption id="attachment_25075" align="alignnone" width="658"] The city of Wuhan has been enjoying near-normal life, including its Lantern Festival (pictured) since its…
Why don’t investors care about press freedom?
This week saw the publication of Press Gazette’s Media Freedom Health Check, giving a snapshot of the world’s media environment. …