BN Briefing: Ukraine’s Zelensky on a Russia peace deal, Lord Hain vs Bain, US eyes AI Superpower

Ukrainian President Zelensky discusses peace talks with Russia, highlighting the strategic roles of the US and China. Meanwhile, Argentina's President Milei and AI governance steal the spotlight. Also featuring British Lord Peter Hain that has vowed to continue to "haunt" and pursue State Capture-implicated company Bain..Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here..The seventh BizNews Conference, BNC#7, is to be held in Hermanus from March 11 to 13, 2025. The 2025 BizNews Conference is designed to provide an excellent opportunity for members of the BizNews community to interact directly with the keynote speakers, old (and new) friends from previous BNC events – and to interact with members of the BizNews team. Register for BNC#7 here..If you prefer WhatsApp for updates, sign up to the BizNews channel here..Watch here.Listen here.BizNews Briefing Highlights.___STEADY_PAYWALL___.Lead Story:.Ukrainian Peace Talks: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the potential for peace with Russia, emphasizing the necessity of US troops in any peacekeeping force. He believes that involving Chinese President Xi Jinping in negotiations could pressure Russian President Putin into a deal. Zelensky spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos..International Politics:.Zelensky's Views on Peacekeeping: Zelensky underscored the strategic importance of US involvement in peacekeeping to prevent NATO and EU divisions, which he believes aligns with Putin's strategy to split these alliances.China's Role: Zelensky highlighted China's influence over Russia, suggesting that only leaders like Trump and Xi Jinping could effectively push Putin towards peace, given China's economic leverage over Russia..Economic and Business:.Argentina-China Relations: Argentine President Javier Milei expressed intentions to deepen economic ties with China, viewing them as significant trade partners. This was discussed during the G20 summit in Brazil and at Davos.Davos Speeches: Milei's speech at Davos was noted for its anti-wokeism stance and critique of big government, drawing significant attention and applause, suggesting a shift towards libertarian economic policies.AI and Governance: In the US, President Trump announced the "Stargate" program aimed at advancing AI infrastructure. Navrina Singh from Credo discussed the balance between AI development and governance at Davos, emphasizing the ongoing importance of trust and safety in AI expansion..Market Insights:.US Markets: David Shapiro from Sasfin noted that US stocks are rallying, particularly in tech, due to Trump's policies and the focus on AI and infrastructure. However, there's skepticism about the funding for these initiatives.South African Markets: South African stocks are lagging behind, with some sectors like gold and platinum showing gains due to global economic policies. However, local banks and retailers are not mirroring the growth seen in share prices last year..Corporate Responsibility:.Bain Scandal: Lord Peter Hain from the House of Lords continues to pursue accountability from Bain, implicated in South Africa's state capture, criticizing their lack of admission of wrongdoing and their role in corruption alongside political figures..Read also:.🔒 Lessons from Argentina: Javier Milei at Davos🔒 Trump pressures Putin to end Ukraine war or face sanctionsBN Briefing: US energy emergency, SA's R100bn transformation fund, and Netflix subscribers hit 300M.

BN Briefing: Ukraine’s Zelensky on a Russia peace deal, Lord Hain vs Bain, US eyes AI Superpower

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