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Even-more-maximum pressure: sanctions on Iran
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After much hullabaloo America announced its “Operation Economic Outcast”, a new tranche of sanctions. It is thin gruel , and might in fact invite military reprisals from Iran. Call centres form a large part of the economy of the Philippines; surprisingly, AI is not stopping the industry’s rise. And a data-led look at which cities offer the best (relative) paycheques. Guests and host: Fraser McIlwraith, foreign correspondent Joshua Spencer, Asia news editor Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Iran war, sanctions AI, offshoring, the Philippines world cities, pay, economic migration Listen…