Innovation

The incoming Trump agency for cutting government excess is seeking 100 full-time hires in the nation’s capital, sources tell Forbes, which spoke to some early applicants.

Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue is deepening investments to decarbonise the iron ore giant’s mining fleet with the purchase of $400 million of emissions free heavy mining equipment from China’s XCMG.

Our sunburnt nation ranks just 30th out of 36 nations in the economic competition index. Australia is 16th globally in overall AI Vibrancy.

From rethinking supply chains to reshaping how money moves, here are five of the most compelling answers to the question: What trend will most dramatically impact your industry in 2025, and how are you preparing for it?

Discover Forbes’ 2024 CIO Next list, featuring top Chief Information Officers and tech leaders driving transformation and digital strategy in today’s tech landscape.

US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy honoured Sea Forest CEO Sam Elsom and seven other outstanding Australians at the American Chamber of Commerce Alliance Awards in Sydney.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell echoed CEO Elon Musk’s past criticisms of government regulation, calling for faster launch approvals as the company ramps up test flights for its Starship rocket.

Bluesky has added 1.5 million users over the past week as former President Donald Trump’s election victory prompted users to flee X, the platform owned by Trump ally Elon Musk.

Brand tracking start-up Tracksuit claims to have hit a million dollars of revenue from both the UK and the US as it spends the $20m raised at a valuation of $143m early this year.

As the industry rides a Trump victory to unprecedented highs, the rich are getting much richer.