The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
Southeast Asia’s costly AI bargain with US tech giants
US technology companies’ investments in artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia risk reproducing existing patterns of technological dependency, writes Dr Govand Azeez.
Can Australia’s newest bank give the ‘big four’ some real competition?
Revolut is the latest challenger seeking a foothold in Australia’s highly concentrated banking market. Its large existing customer base and strong global backing give it an advantage, but they do not guarantee success.
New research outlines a blueprint for NSW’s next phase of gambling reform
Experts say the NSW state government must move beyond piecemeal policies and adopt a more ambitious blueprint for reducing gambling harm.
Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?
Today, prime minister Anthony Albanese laid out how his government plans to manage artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the rapidly advancing technology works in Australia’s interest.
One Nation says photo ID will help stop Medicare ‘rorts’. Here’s why that’s wrong
A Senior Research Fellow from the Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy fact checks Pauline Hanson's new Medicare photo ID policy and finds the $3billion savings don't add up.
Dupe or design theft? Sabo takes on Shein and Kmart in epic battle
Queensland clothing brand Sabo says retail behemoths Kmart and Shein copied its designs. Legal experts say proving ownership of intellectual property in fashion is far more difficult than many consumers realise.
Why some of the most successful startup founders are ‘a bit toxic’
Could ‘dark triad’ traits like narcissism and manipulation in leadership actually foster entrepreneurial energy? New research shows they may, but the same traits that build successful start-ups can also break them.
With challenge comes opportunity: how AI is transforming Indonesia’s digital economy
Could Indonesia’s diaspora be the key to unlocking the potential of the country’s digital economy?
The government’s plans to bolster Australia’s fuel stores are sensible – but 5 years too late
News the Australian government will spend over A$10 billion to boost fuel supplies is both welcome and well overdue.
Australia and Japan face a similar dilemma: how to be indispensable to the US without relying on it
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia this week comes against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop.
Push for 25% gas export tax intensifies as Inquiry hears billions are being lost
Is Australia giving away its natural gas resources for free?
Junk food ads are thriving in games, exposing a gap in Australia’s laws
New research reveals Australian children are being exposed to widespread junk food marketing through online gaming platforms such as Roblox.