Insights

Beijing is worried that the convergence of a Uighur diaspora and jihadist influence could pose a serious threat to China's national security.

The economic outlook hasn't changed over the past three months, but neither has the uncertainty surrounding that outlook.

To date, just three companies have received a strike in this year's AGM season, and it's all down to better shareholder engagement.

In holding out for cheaper LNG pricing, Asian buyers could be shooting themselves in both feet by causing gas supply projects to be delayed.

The success of the Rift is now out of Oculus' hands. Mark Zuckerberg's $2 billion gamble on virtual reality now hinges on the whims of third party developers and hyped-up gamers.

While the topic of IT security was once technically obscure and of little interest to the running of a large organisation's business operations, the mood in the boardroom is starting to change.

In September of this year, several manufacturers released bulbs surpassing 100 lumens per watt - more than five-times traditional LED ratings - but they remain often the most expensive bulbs on the shelf.

In spite of their talk, coal companies are not major contributors to energy poverty alleviation efforts. When they do contribute, it is ironically with support for energy sources other than coal.

One of Australia's larger and more reputable retailers is selling a 5kW fully installed solar system at $1 per watt - the holy grail price point. With batteries coming down in cost it prompts the question - why bother with utility-scale solar?

What's holding back employment growth in Australia?

The Republicans plans to block the Obama's Clean Power Plan, end scientists' role in setting environmental standards and fast-track fossil fuel projects. Thankfully, this pro-polluter agenda is not what the majority of Americans want.

The PM's business adviser, Maurice Newman, was accidentally trolled by Australia's climate denial community this week after they rigged an ABC poll.

A lopsided regulatory environment aimed at stabilising the financial system simply won't work.

The Australian CleanTech Index continued its strong start to the financial year, outperforming the ASX200 in October while the 63 stocks also reached a market capitalisation of $16.3 billion, equal to their 2007 peak.

Why business leaders may be overhyping Australia's productivity pitfalls; international students are Australia's best tie to a globalised world and why the RBA thinks you won't be asking for pay rise any time soon.

Forget the Tea Party, a new trend in American politics looks set to put inequality and the future of the middle class front and centre of Australia's political contest.