How elite investors use artificial intelligence and machine learning to gain an edge
By Matt Egan, CNN Business From Erie News Now Artificial intelligence and machine learning might sound like the stuff of sci-fi movies. But hedge funds, major banks and private equity firms are already deploying next-generation technologies to gain an edge….
Where? When? How? China and United States at odds over right place and time for next Xi-Trump summit
By Laura Zhou Zhou Xin From South China Morning Post Beijing has suggested the next China-US summit take place on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan next month, following suggestions from the White House that US President Donald Trump is…
China continues 5G push despite economic slowdown and Huawei setbacks
By Rita Liso From TechCrunch China will fast-track the issuance of commercial licenses for 5G as part of a national plan to boost consumer spending, said anotice published this week by the National Development and Reform Commission. The move appears to…
China’s coal mines, power plants haven’t cut methane emissions
By WN Even though China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, it promised to curb methane emissions due to the growing threat of climate change in 2010 but has since failed to live up to those regulatory promises, according…
The Editor speaks: Lack of information
Why is it successive government provide the public with lack of information? It is not just limited to government of tiny Caribbean islands like ourselves. It is everywhere. It’s like a disease that permeates everyone that is appointed by the…
Royal Fidelity Conference to Explore Economic Challenges
The 16th Annual Royal Fidelity Cayman Economic Outlook announced (Grand Cayman): Royal Fidelity Merchant Bank & Trust Limited announced that it will be taking over the title sponsor position for the 2019 Cayman Economic Outlook “RFCEO” Conference, previously held by…
US plummets in global anti-corruption index
By Pedro Goncalves From International Investment A global anti-corruption watchdog says the United States has dropped four spots in its list of nations’ anti-corruption efforts and is now no longer listed in the top 20 for the first time. The…
China confirms birth of gene-edited babies, blames scientist He Jiankui for breaking rules
By Phoebe Zhang From South China Morning Post The Chinese authorities are holding scientist He Jiankui wholly responsible for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies. He had announced their birth in November, after which the authorities announced an investigation into…
5 Common ‘Fake’ foods and how to spot them
By Brian Syuki From Care2 Food fraud is more common than you might think, which means you don’t always eat what you pay for. Manufacturers add low quality ingredients to foods, dilute fruit juice with water, change expiration dates on foods…
Viewpoint: Secure the Caribbean — with a modest addition to the BUILD Act
By Andrea Clabough and David L. Goldwyn From Next Billion As Venezuela declines, and the Caribbean struggles to achieve energy security, China and other nations are stepping up to become key players in the region. The United States, however, has…







