Global BusinessSingaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heistMalone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goodsIt is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes as Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.More companies are promoting staff based on their AI skills. Is it fair? Using employees' AI abilities as a measure of whether they should get a bonus, promoted - or even sacked - is fast becoming more common.'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental workThe Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitionsApplicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?Features and AnalysisHow does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich?With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere.The decline of the French bistroIn France, traditional restaurants are disappearing – the French blame high costs and the "Americanisation" of eating habits.The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitalityTripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
