IDC Predicts: 50% of Asia/Pacific* Organizations Will Only Work with IT Vendors that Meet ESG-Related AI Criteria by 2027

IDC Highlights AI Predictions Shaping Asia/Pacific as IT Buyers Prioritize ESG and Responsible AI Standards, Driving Sustainable Strategies and Green AI Adoption SINGAPORE – In the report, IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Sustainability/ESG 2025 Predictions — Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) (APEJ) Implications, IDC predicts that by 2027, 50% of IT buyers in Asia/Pacific* will only work with vendors that meet social, environmental, […]

Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

Trump signed an executive order Monday to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, beginning March 12. SOURCE: Canadian Manufacturing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Feb. 11 that Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his “unacceptable” steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt […]

Impact of a Global Trade War on the Economy

Global economic growth is peaking and vulnerable to a trade war A trade war, initiated by the United States, would do serious damage to the global economy as protectionist actions escalate. Countries imposing tariffs and countries subject to tariffs would experience losses in economic welfare, while countries on the sidelines would experience collateral damage. If […]