IBT Staff

Claims about what is (or is not) happening to casual employment are at the fore in debates about working conditions.

Oct 31, 2018

A mysterious, anonymous entity known as “Satoshi Nakamoto” posted a white paper on October 31 2008 entitled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System”. It was the first time that the concept of Bitcoin entered the world.

Oct 31, 2018

After 18 years as chairwoman of the conservative Christian Democratic Union and 13 years as German chancellor, Angela Merkel surprised the public and her own party colleagues by announcing her intention to withdraw from politics.

Oct 31, 2018

In a bold move, comparable to what Tesla did for the automotive industry, Van Gelder ended up chucking traditional greenhouse design and revolutionizing their construction from the ground up. The result was the AGT Hybrid Greenhouse, a sleek, eco-friendly, tech-savvy, multi-use structure and the only one of its kind that can be used outside the industrial zone.

Oct 30, 2018

Have you ever asked yourself why Australian individuals and teams are so good at sport?

Oct 30, 2018

Blockchain isn’t just a disruptive technology, but a radical change in the way the world works.

Oct 26, 2018

Turkish authorities are so far declining to release either sound or video of the assassination – both of which they are alleged to possess.

Oct 25, 2018

Brexit is expected to increase trade costs and make food imports more expensive, something that could lead to changes in diets and dietary risk factors that influence health.

Oct 25, 2018

Between now and November 24, when Victorians will choose their next government, they’re sure to be hit with more than their fair share of political spin, misinformation, half-truths, and maybe even a few brazen falsehoods.

Oct 25, 2018

Female CEOs of large firms are a rare breed. In the US in 2015, there were more CEOs called John running big companies in the US than women.

Oct 22, 2018

Last week, after the disappearance and apparent torture and murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, Trump argued that “we would be punishing ourselves” by canceling arms sales to Saudi Arabia over a human rights concern.

Oct 22, 2018

The Mega Millions jackpot drawing on Oct. 23 has soared to US$1.6 billion.

Oct 22, 2018

These days it is called the TPP-11 or, more formally, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership.

Oct 17, 2018

For the third year in a row hunger is rising across the world. And, as a recent report by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation shows, the situation is worsening in most regions in Africa. Almost 21% of the continent’s population of 1,216 billion is undernourished.

Oct 17, 2018

Turkey, Russia and Iran have actively involved themselves in the Syrian conflict, each with their own divergent interests.

Oct 17, 2018

When major disasters hit, the first priority is to keep people safe. This process can involve dramatic evacuations, rescues and searches.

Oct 15, 2018

South Korean boy band BTS are in the middle of a sell-out world tour, performing to tens of thousands of people in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and France.

Oct 15, 2018

Being captain of the Australian cricket team has been described as the nation’s most aspired-to job after the role of Prime Minister. Being chief executive of Cricket Australia (CA) can’t be too far behind?

Oct 15, 2018

An economy in recession. Pesos fleeing the country. The worst drought in decades. The world’s highest interest rates. The biggest bailout in the history of the International Monetary Fund.

Oct 15, 2018

A recent World Bank report showed that Somalia has one of the most active mobile money markets in the world, outpacing most other countries in Africa.

Oct 15, 2018

By acquiring the prestigious Italian fashion house, Versace, American group Michael Kors enters the luxury world, despite a lack of experience in the sector. It’s a risky move, but one that makes financial sense.

Oct 10, 2018

William Nordhaus and Paul Romer have been awarded the 2018 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences (colloquially known as the economics Nobel).

Oct 10, 2018

There is little dispute the pay packages for leading chief executives have reached gross and excessive proportions while the wages of poorly paid Australians have stagnated.

Oct 10, 2018

Further upgrades to one of the Northern Territory's high-priority cattle routes has started, following the start of construction for Package 1 in June.

Oct 10, 2018

Discogs confirms the Most Expensive Item Sold for August 2018 is a 2xLP Red Color Variant Japanese Promo of  Pink Floyd's Ummagumma,  which went for  $13,953USD.

Oct 10, 2018

Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege have been awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their work in trying to end sexual violence during war and armed conflict.

Oct 06, 2018

One of the 2018 Nobel Prizes in physics went to Donna Strickland, a major accomplishment for any scientist. Yet much of the news coverage has focused on the fact that she’s only the third female physicist to receive the award.

Oct 06, 2018

A March poll, for example, showed that more than two-thirds think the U.S. should take steps to reduce the trade deficit with China, even if a resulting trade war drives up consumer prices.

Oct 06, 2018

On Saturday night, Australians who switch over to daylight saving time will get an hour less of sleep as they move their clocks forward.

Oct 06, 2018