For SMEs, ignorance of the law is no defence, and firms that buy in AI solutions from the tech giants will be obliged to review their terms and conditions to ensure they comply with the AI Act

The Russian economy has grown at the same rate as the US so far this year and a wide range of European companies have been dodging current embargoes

There will be implications for the country as the Biden administration slaps heavy tariffs on a range of goods from China

Ireland has forged direct arrangements with China, Malaysia, and Japan at a time when globalisation and free-trade agreements have promoted inequality in richer nations

Surpassing €300bn, digital exports are proving to be an economic sweetspot

Global ratings firm Fitch affirmed China’s high level debt rating, but signalled that the outlook was less than rosy amid concerns about Beijing’s economic and trade model

The scale of investment required in the technology here is lacking

The French senate last week voted to reject the Ceta free trade agreement between the EU and Canada

Services exports increased by €28bn in 2023 and now exceed the long-term dominance of goods exports

Ireland lost competitiveness in terms of supporting Irish businesses last year, the OECD has said in a report that targets much criticism at the Government's regulations over granting work visas.