Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
International
Business and economy news from other publishers, in Malaysia, the region and the world.
Junk debt from Asia is beating bonds almost everywhere in 2026
These instruments are outperforming US peers and key global debt gauges, Bloomberg data shows
Beyond Competition: Why we need openness and sharing in the AI era
Beyond Competition: Why we need openness and sharing in the AI era
Can you trust family-run businesses with your money?
When sizing up one, ask: What will this family give up to protect the company?
What bubble? US equities have room to run
Widespread market anxiety actually reinforces our optimism as markets typically peak when everyone is bullish
Gold and gas oil are helping to build India’s economic resilience
Gold-backed credit lines and refining power fundamentally change how macroeconomic pain is absorbed
Vietnam considering first sovereign US dollar bond sale since 2014: sources
The move would relieve pressure on banks, which have been the main source of lending for domestic investment
Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.
Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living
Jersey charities say leaving donations in wills can be "transformational", regardless of how much.
Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds
As the Bank of Japan weighs another rate increase on Friday, a divide over how Japan should confront inflation is widening.
