The globalisation of supply chains has led to increasingly grandiose trade zones. Martin Morris looks at what this means for the Asia-Pacific

The World Bank has highlighted global trade, financial market volatility, low oil prices and deflation as key areas for concern in the coming year

Governments could be losing billions in sales tax revenue as a result of e-commerce. But reclaiming those lost dollars is unpopular and hideously complex

The Seasteading Institute aims to create islands of refuge where innovation will be free to flourish. Aaran Fronda looks at how floating cities could be homes for a better future

Pharmaceuticals giant is set to acquire US-based NPS Pharmaceuticals and strengthen its position in the biotech market

Just as pressure is being cranked up for methane regulations, Ener-Core, winner of the New Economy 2014 Award for Best Air and Environment Solutions, has stepped in with ground-breaking technology

With the World Economic Forum fast approaching, the hotel business in Davos is preparing for an influx of international names. Cyrill Ackermann of Hotel Grischa tells us what he and his fellow hoteliers are expecting

Barbie is weighing heavily on Mattel’s top line as the brand struggles to find a place in the modern market

Samsung CEO Boo Keun Yoon has pledged $100m to make an open system for its hardware in a bid to hasten the impending Internet of Things revolution

In January, thousands of the world’s most powerful figures will gather in the picturesque resort of Davos to discuss the most pressing global issues of the hour. Lizzie Meager looks at what can be expected from 2015’s summit

A new report by the US Department of Defense outlines the security threat posed by climate change, as well as the steps it’s taking to reduce the damage

The Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey runs us through the country’s success in attracting foreign direct investment in 2014