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The Stargate Initiative: A Catalyst for the Next Energy Revolution
In January 2025, OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank launched the $500 billion Stargate Project to build advanced hyperscale data centers for next-generation AI models. A key challenge remains: ensuring the energy sustainability of these facilities....
2025 Europe Outlook
As 2025 approaches, the EU faces new challenges and opportunities, focusing on a Clean Industrial Deal, AI and digital sovereignty. Explores the outlook for EU policies aimed at strengthening Europe’s prosperity in a complex global landscape....
The Strengthening Relationship Between the Gulf and Asia in 2025
In 2025, the Gulf and Asia will strengthen their historic ties, fueled by growing trade, investment and innovation. With Gulf-China trade projected to surpass Western economies and shared goals of diversification, these regions are reshaping global markets and economic collaboration....
AI Is Coming for Your Job: Defining the Skills for the Jobs of Tomorrow
We are now facing possibly the biggest disruption since the first industrial revolution and the invention of the steam engine. We are in the age of the cyber revolution and artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for your job. This begs the question: what skills are you going to need to adapt in an era where robots and machine learning could make your job redundant? ...
2025 Global Outlook: Year of Disruption and Change
Brad Staples explores the seismic shifts ahead in 2025, from the geopolitical landscape to innovation in AI and renewable energy. Discover how businesses can navigate disruption, seize opportunities and stay resilient amidst economic, political, and technological transformations....
The Outlook for East Asia in 2025
As political upheaval shakes Japan and South Korea, and North Korea strengthens ties with Russia, East Asia faces heightened security risks. With China poised to benefit from regional instability and U.S.-China trade tensions looming, 2025 demands strategic vigilance for businesses and policymakers alike....
Beyond the Tariffs: 4 Themes That Will Shape Developments in Southeast Asia in 2025
There are four geopolitical and commercial themes that we think will matter most in Southeast Asia in 2025: new friends, BRICS and mortar, content and moderation and nature first. ...
India 2025 Outlook
As I look ahead to India in 2025, there’s a sense of palpable energy in the air. With its 1.4 billion people, the country is poised for an exciting future, though not without its challenges....
China’s 2024 Central Economic Work Conference: 6 Key Takeaways
From December 11 to 12, senior policymakers in Beijing convened for the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC). The annual closed-door event analyzes the state of the Chinese economy and sets the country’s economic policy priorities for the coming year. Although the CEWC does not release key economic growth targets, the official readout from the event provides insight into Beijing’s core thinking on economic policy for the year ahead....
High-Quality Data: Essential for Addressing Health Inequity in Southeast Asia
Significant progress has been made toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, but health inequities persist, particularly in Southeast Asia. Improved disaggregated health data is essential for addressing disparities. Countries are encouraged to enhance data collection and leverage existing systems while taking actionable steps....