G7 debate trusted partners access to cutting-edge US AI
G7 leaders have discussed a plan to grant select “trusted partners” access to advanced AI models from US firms such as Anthropic, three diplomatic sources say, potentially opening a path…
Buy now, pay later rules reveal hidden financial stress
Four times as many Australians are officially struggling to pay off buy now, pay later loans since the disruptive credit offering came under national regulations, which means the reforms are…
‘A lot riding’ on Pauline Hanson’s press club foray
Pauline Hanson’s party is on the “cusp” of a political breakthrough, but the popular leader will need to perform at key public events if she is to translate the momentum…
Startups wouldn’t exist under tax reform, inquiry told
A peak body for private capital has warned some of Australia’s most successful companies would not have survived without the current tax policy settings. Australian Investment Council chief executive Navleen…
Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes
Australia’s economy is heading for the slowdown it had to have. With the nation’s decades-long productivity growth malaise showing no sign of improving, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock admitted the…
No, the RBA doesn’t know what’s happening with inflation either
Michael Pascoe is a multi-decade RBA watcher. He’s feeling sorry for Governor Michele Bullock now having to face the media after every board meeting. It’s only my guess, but I’d…
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $A3.8 billion
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $US2.7 billion ($A3.8 billion) by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said the pizza chain has struggled with outdated stores…
UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet
Britain has imposed sanctions on the banking arm of Russian firm Yandex, two other lenders and dozens of vessels accused of exporting Russian oil and gas, and a covert military…
Australia’s mining giants eye India, SE Asia for growth
Australia’s iron ore miners have emphasised how growing steel demand in India and Southeast Asia would help offset the stagnating market in top customer China, where they also face pressure…
Where’s the money? Government and Israel lobby coy on big grants
Australia’s Jewish community received 49 times more funding per capita for security than Muslim Australians but where does the money go? Stephanie Tran investigates. Where’s the money? The latest $176m…