General Interest

Humans historically take a long time to trust the latest wave of machine technology. In scenarios involving physical harm, people tend to see machines as more harmful than humans performing the same actions. It’s important we combine our interest in …

• The AlUla region is opening up and diversifying its economy in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme. • It will build a tourist economy, while improving quality of life for residents. • AlUla’s development principles emphasize respect for …

Social enterprises have the potential to change entire industries. An example from the chocolate industry shows the potential for responsible practices sparking a widescale sustainability transition. Investors should therefore dedicate funds to strengthen the influencing capacity of social enterprises. Tony’s …

2020 could prove to be a turning point in the fight to curb global warming. This depends on what we can achieve in the next 10 years. This year should mark a turning point in the race to stem the …

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, it seemed like the day of reckoning for over-stretched corporate borrowers was finally at hand. For years, pundits and policymakers had been warning about a dangerous build-up of the debt of “non-financial firms”, meaning …

• An integrated approach is needed to fully decarbonize cities. • Digitalization across buildings, mobility and energy infrastructure is key to achieving net zero carbon. • Decarbonizing cities will not just benefit the environment, but also the jobs market, public …

China will overtake the United States to become the world’s biggest economy in 2028, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The study predicts that China will take the top spot five years earlier than previously estimated, largely …

As much as one billion tonnes of waste could be burned in open and uncontrolled fires around the world each year, according to one estimate – close to half of all the municipal solid waste generated on Earth. But even …

The construction industry must boost production while reducing its carbon footprint. The solution to both challenges could be CO2 itself. Here’s how it works – and how to make it happen. At more than $11 trillion per year, spending related …

Recurring coronavirus outbreaks are creating an unprecedented stop-and-start economy; Companies successfully navigating this pandemic economy are revamping traditional ways of forecasting, restructuring and partnering; This approach helps them customize their regional responses to economic slowdowns and pickups caused by the …

Imagining future cities has long been a favourite activity for architects, artists and designers. Technology is often central in these schemes – it appears as a dynamic and seemingly unstoppable force, providing a neat solution to society’s problems. But our …

Labor productivity in developed countries can increase by 40% due to the influence of AI, according to analysis from Accenture and Frontier Economics. Sweden, the U.S. and Japan are expected to see the highest productivity increases. Despite this, 15% of …