Israel’s technology sector, a key part of the economy, has been jolted by worker shortages and funding fears, which could drive a wider slowdown in 2024.
Category: International Relations
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Microsoft Debates What to Do With A.I. Lab in China
Amid U.S.-China tensions, the company has faced questions over whether operating an advanced research lab in Beijing is politically tenable.
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India and Maldives Trade Barbs After Modi’s Beach Visit
Some in the Maldives were critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to nearby Indian islands to promote tourism, seeing it as an attempt to draw visitors away from their nation.
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Red Sea Attacks Leave Shipping Companies With Difficult Choices
Attacks on two dozen ships since November are forcing shipping lines to figure out whether and when to skip the Suez Canal and send vessels on longer voyages around Africa.
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Red Sea Attacks Menace Energy Tankers but Don’t Stop Them
Some oil tanker traffic continues to go through the Suez Canal, while plentiful global reserves keep crude prices steady.
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Jeff Zucker’s Latest Bet: Prestige TV
The former CNN president will return to Hollywood by investing in the studio behind streaming hits like “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+.
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Indian Stocks Are Booming. Why Is Long-Term Investment Lagging?
Long-term investment in India by businesses is stagnant, and foreign money is falling, even as the government is driving growth with infrastructure spending.
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China’s Property Crisis Blew Up Investments That Couldn’t Lose
Citic said its new fund was as safe as they come because it would invest in real estate. Then the developer defaulted and the projects stalled.
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Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy
Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.
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Angola to Quit OPEC in Dispute Over Oil Production Levels
Officials have been unhappy after the oil cartel, led by Saudi Arabia, pushed Angola and other countries to accept lower production ceilings.