How will the world’s biggest coal exporter wean itself off the fuel?
Also in today’s newsletter, why the SEC’s scrutiny of ESG isn’t going anywhereRenewable energy
Why UK independent garages are worried about shift to electric cars
Specialist training for electric vehicle mechanics has slowed as industry struggles with staff shortages and other headwinds Electric vehicles
US steps up crackdown on illicit activity in crypto markets
Treasury aims to inject more transparency into opaque ‘crypto mixing’ services following Hamas attack on IsraelFinancial & markets regulation
UK government borrowing was lower than forecast in September
Better than expected data on budget deficit raises pressure on chancellor Jeremy Hunt to outline tax cutsUK retail sales
Tightened US rules throttle Alibaba and Baidu’s AI chip development
Chinese tech groups restricted to using outdated processors as Washington aims to curtail Beijing’s artificial intelligence ambitionsArtificial intelligence
China puts export curbs on graphite
Restrictions on electric-vehicle battery material set to escalate tensions with US over tradeElectric vehicles
Apple aims for box office glory with rollout of Martin Scorsese epic
Tech giant prioritises cinemas over streaming as it pushes deeper into HollywoodDigital Media
Why are some jobs so ‘greedy’?
Economist Claudia Goldin has helped narrow the gender pay gap. But working practices are still an obstacle to progressWork-life balance
China threatens $69bn Broadcom-VMware mega-deal
Plus, US bankruptcy courts are rocked by an undisclosed romance and the Spanish company hoping to be the next big luxury IPOMergers & Acquisitions
Pipe dream of payment plumbers springs a leak
Fintechs need to consolidate to challenge the might of card networksFintech