China racing for AI military edge over US
China's military might leverage its country's rapid advances in artificial intelligence to modernise its armed forces and seek advantages against the US, says a new report.
Saudi Prince who wooed West finds few friends
As Prince Alwaleed bin Talal passes a fourth week at a Riyadh hotel, one of hundreds of detainees in an anti-corruption crackdown, almost no one has rallied to his cause.
UK Minister maintains London safe as finance hub
The City of London's role as a global financial centre was safe despite doomsday scenarios around the impact of Brexit, says Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox.
Boat turnbacks not needed: Italian foreign minister
Italy, the country at the front line of Europe's migration crisis, has rejected the need to adopt a boat turn back policy.
The red flags that could derail global growth
The rare moment of synchronised economic growth enjoyed across most of the world will continue into 2018, according to investment strategists from State Street Global Advisors.
SoftBank to seek heavy discount on Uber stake, say sources
SoftBank and a group of investors are trying to buy a stake in Uber Technologies at a sizeable discount to the ride-hailing company's $US69 billion valuation.
Bitcoin surge stirs volatility fears
The price of bitcoin has soared to record highs, approaching the symbolic $US10,000 threshold, even as some marketplaces warned they were becoming "uncomfortable" with the volume and volatility of trading in the cryptocurrency.
Tesla rival races to raise $500m to survive
A US-based electric car startup backed by high profile Chinese entrepreneur will have to pay back a $400m debt in December if it doesn't raise a fresh mammoth funding round.
Time magazine not Meredith's focus
Meredith should sell Time magazine. It is worth far more to a trophy-hunting billionaire than a mid-West magazine publisher.
Prince Harry engaged to actress Meghan Markle
Prince Harry is engaged to Meghan Markle, star of the American TV show Suits. They are to be married within a year.
Trump has upper hand in Wall St watchdog row
At its core, the fight over who heads the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is about two radically different visions of government.
