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The cost of cyber crime is increasing rapidly for companies as they face a growing number of attacks, particularly those using ransomware or extortion. Electricity companies, hospitals and even charity organisations are finding themselves under fire.

Analysis Africa

Nigeria is a country buzzing with creative energy, from its vibrant start-ups to its irreverent comedy scene. But it is still dogged by infrastructure and security challenges

Morocco is investing heavily in a range of public works to boost tourism, increase exports and diversify an economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture

The internet of things has the potential to transform business — from predictive maintenance to better supply chain management and more accurate customer insights. Which companies are vying to take a part in this market?

Analysis Innovation

Projects and individuals across Europe using technology in imaginative ways to solve social problems

Analysis LGBT

While LGBT rights have advanced, obstacles such as the pink ceiling are keeping queer people from reaching the top — nor has the LGBT pay gap been properly studied. But straight allies are turning out to be a useful source of help.

China not only sells more electric cars than any other country, it also made the fastest. Meanwhile, Japan’s battery makers look set to dominate, while Honda and Toyota fix sights on a post-lithium future powered by hydrogen gas.

Family offices are the estate offices of old. They would do everything: organise and manage one’s financial affairs, ensure tax deadlines were met and snap up the latest yacht at the best price. And, if needed, they would even walk the dog

Analysis Automobiles

Consumer spending growth, competitive wage rates and skilled workforces are attracting foreign finance to a region where political flux is still a concern

The costs run high and the returns are not immediate but extraterrestrial mining is now within the realms of the probable. Beyond gaining access to precious commodities, many in the space industry see such ventures as leading to further exploration of outer space

Analysis Innovation

When it hosted the Olympics in 1964, Japan was a world leader in tech, but as it prepares to host its next games in 2020, other countries have overtaken it in digital disruption and big data. We look at the sectors Japan is faring well in — and the industries which need rapid progress

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