Tariffs stories
Firms are increasingly using air and truck freight to dodge tariff shocks, as Infios says trade policy is reshaping supply chains.
Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.
The new modules aim to quantify supplier exposure in dollars as businesses grapple with tariff shocks, reputational damage and lower-tier blind spots.
Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.
Free access to contract AI could let legal and finance teams spot risk, missed discounts and compliance gaps without an upfront purchase.
Stronger demand for gas turbines and grid equipment lifted first-quarter orders, revenue and profit, prompting a higher 2026 outlook.
Economic pressures are outweighing climate goals for many firms, even as two-thirds of supply chain leaders say they are cutting impact.
Poor master data can leave firms overpaying duties, missing sustainability targets and struggling to trace suppliers as tariffs shift.
Boardroom focus shifted to war risk in Q1, with Iran mentions jumping as chief executives kept AI at the top of the agenda.
AI shopping agents, stricter sustainability rules and tougher cross-border compliance are set to reshape online retail by 2026.
Inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risk will erode the value of a forecast 9.3% rise in Asia Pacific technology spending next year.
Rising costs and geopolitical shocks are pushing ASEAN companies to diversify suppliers and tie systems together to protect deliveries.
UK firms could shift more silicon photonics production home, with a pilot line forecast to add GBP £2.9 billion and nearly 2,850 jobs by 2040.
Crowds of more than 59,000 runners and spectators could leave phones struggling with calls, data and live tracking along the route.
A free entry point could speed adoption of contract AI as teams weigh sensitive data controls against rising compliance and commercial risks.
More than 150 Alberta jobs are set to be supported as federal cash helps local manufacturers automate production and diversify exports.
Rising storms, labour shortages and cargo fires are increasing costs and disruption for Asian shipping firms, QBE warns.
Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.
Households and businesses in New South Wales and Queensland could cut power bills as the retailer pitches some plans below benchmark prices.
Singapore enterprises ramp up generative and agentic AI while sovereign cloud spend climbs amid digital sovereignty and security fears.
