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The impact of the Brisbane Olympic stadium on infrastructure planning and investment
The Queensland Government has unveiled ambitious plans for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a centrepiece being the cons
Mar 264 min read


Forensic accounting at scale to drive transparent and efficient Government
How forensic accounting can be undertaken at scale across governments using AI - this can be used to drive radical transparency and efficien
Mar 233 min read


Europe may now consider further financial de-coupling from US
Will Europe begin to quietly move away from US dollar as part of a broader de-coupling?
Mar 34 min read


The key drivers of economic growth in 2025
Understanding the key drivers of economic growth in 2025 is essential for governments, businesses, and communities trying to navigate a world shaped by rapid change. Global growth is slowing compared to the past three decades, and this has real effects on people’s lives. Economists warn that the next few years will define whether countries can reignite productivity, reduce inequality, and stay competitive in a technology-driven global market. As the world faces political tens
Feb 285 min read


Bangladesh - Looking forward with optimism
Bangladesh is at a crossroads where it can choose to embed sustainable progress and growth or stall and slow it down. Reforms are needed an
Feb 153 min read


How could data and AI improve three methods for assessing the impact of new transport projects
How data and AI could significantly improve some models used for transport planning. Gross Value Added (GVA) analysis, Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling, and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), while also exploring emerging opportunities to integrate new data sources and artificial intelligence (AI).
Feb 25 min read


What are three methods to assess the impact of new transport projects?
There are a number of methods and approaches to assessing the impact of new transport projects. Here are three that can be considered in their own right or as part of a suite of approaches.
Feb 14 min read


Geostrategic risks and digital infrastructure: a new priority for national resilience
Geostrategic Risks and Digital Infrastructure
Digital infrastructure now underpins almost every function of modern economies and governments, from communications and energy to finance, defence, and health systems. As global geopolitical tensions rise, so too do the risks to this infrastructure. Submarine cables, satellites, data centres, and cloud computing systems are increasingly becoming targets or casualties in the broader contest for strategic advantage.
This artic
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Why Underwater Data Centers and edge computing Could Be an Investment Opportunity
Could Underwater data centers still be an investment opportunity?
Imagine hundreds of powerful servers humming away—not in a high-rise building or desert warehouse, but beneath the waves of the ocean. Welcome to the world of underwater data centers—a bold and growing area of digital infrastructure. These submerged systems could completely change how we store, process, and protect digital data.
Big names like Microsoft and emerging innovators in China have already tested
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Top reasons to consider investing in Vietnam in 2025
What are the top reasons to consider investing in Vietnam in 2025 - and in what sectors?
Nov 20, 20245 min read


Why are international companies leaving China?
What are the main reasons behind companies exit from China’s manufacturing ecosystem and where are they re-locating to?
Nov 13, 20246 min read


How will trains for the Sunshine Coast impact investment choices?
How will the Direct train for the Sunshine Coast impact investment choices?
Sep 8, 20249 min read


Five key components to create a tech hub in Brisbane, Australia
What are five key components required to create a tech hub in Brisbane?
Sep 7, 20246 min read


Five best African countries to invest in now
1. Rwanda Rwanda has evolved from its tragic past to become known as the "Singapore of Africa". Through sound governance and a...
Apr 4, 20248 min read


Ten reasons why Mexico is the next big thing
Mexico continues to emerge as an exciting investment option. There are ten good reasons to be optimistic about the Mexican economy
Feb 28, 20249 min read


Eritrea - a huge missed opportunity?
Eritrea - a country of missed opportunities? Since the 2018 Eritrea–Ethiopia summit (also known as 2018 Eritrea–Ethiopia peace summit),...
Dec 21, 202317 min read


Twenty ideas for Governments seeking to reduce digital expenditure
There are a number of things governments can consider in their efforts to create efficiencies across government digital investment. The...
Nov 25, 20236 min read


Tech investment - catching the outgoing capital tide from China
Catching the outgoing capital tide from China
Oct 20, 20235 min read


China - risks to watch for in 2023 #4
China - systemic risks
Jul 1, 202311 min read


China - risks to watch for in 2023 - #3
China - Bilateral relationships Understanding the risks associated with the Chinese economy has become paramount for investors,...
Jun 22, 202317 min read
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