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China’s new cyber security law comes into force

A new, broadly-worded cyber security law comes into force in China today. While the law…

Thursday, June 1

Plus: the St Petersburg Economic Forum attracts world leaders

People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sailors stand at attention aboard the PLA Navy type 920 hospital ship Daishandao (AHH 866) in Quingdao, China, April 20, 2009. / South China Sea
The emerging consensus on China’s regional influence

The US is re-engaging with South East Asia but China may already have greater influence.

Chinese-funded railway inaugurated in Kenya

On Wednesday, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will inaugurate a Chinese-funded railway that will connect the…

Donald Trump hosts Vietnam’s prime minister at the White House

Donald Trump will welcome Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to the White House on Wednesday.…

Brazil’s economy grows for the first time in two years

Brazil will release its economic growth figures for the first three months of the year…

Wednesday, May 31

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SCANDALS BRAZIL’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Brazil will release its economic growth…

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe and Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan brief media on the outcomes of the Special Cabinet meeting held on the 13 January 2016, held at Tshedimosetso House in Pretoria.
South Africa’s failing democracy: the crisis continues

Zuma’s attempt to consolidate power is a symptom rather than cause of South Africa’s divided society.

The EU is targeting planned obsolescence

The EU’s Internal Market Committee will decide whether to explore regulating the production of goods…

Spotify welcomes new VP as it seeks to ramp up acquisitions

Spotify will welcome acquisition specialist Sheila Spence as its new vice president on Monday. The…