Once a far-fetched concept, self-driving vehicles are now under serious development by tech firms and automotive giants alike. The consequences for site selection and quality of life metrics will be enormous, finds Erika Morphy.
How will Trump's tax attack impact global FDI?
Momentous changes to US tax law, which include slashing the corporation tax rate and overhauling rules governing US companies’ foreign earnings, will have global repercussions on competition and FDI, as Erika Morphy reports.
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Trump proposes $1500bn US infrastructure plan
Donald Trump's plans for upgrading the US's infrastructure show a departure form the country's traditional federal works initiatives, writes Erika Morphy.
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EDC report claims Nafta worries impacting Canada
Though Canada’s trade outlook is bright, concerns in the country about the impending Nafta negotiations are leading to some companies taking drastic action, as Erika Morphy reports.
Is the world ready for the General Data Protection Regulation?
European companies are preparing for the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation, but there are risks that their foreign partners are less aware of the new regulations’ global reach. Erika Morphy looks at the implications of non-compliance for all parties.
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Israel mulls tax cuts after US unveils reforms
Israel is contemplating further corporate tax cuts, despite already making several already, in order to remain competitive with the US. Erika Morphy reports.
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China leads world in patent applications
China led in patent applications in 2016, with 1.3 million, and accounted more than half of global industrial design filings. The country has also been given credit for improving its intellectual property regime, as Erika Morphy reports.
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Google investment boosts China's AI aspirations
Google's first Asian AI centre highlights China's increasing prominence in machine learning.
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Nestlé opens up to millennials in Rosslyn HQ
Having relocated to Rosslyn, Virginia, Nestlé’s new US headquarters have been carefully designed to attract and retain young talent, with open-plan spaces to encourage collaborative working and creative thinking. Erika Morphy reports.
Will Foxconn’s blockchain initiative catch on?
Foxconn Technology Group’s finance arm partnered with Dianrong earlier in 2017 to launch a blockchain-based supply chain finance platform that effectively left banks on the sidelines. Erika Morphy reports on its impact.
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