Episode description

EY took on $700mn in debt for its failed “Project Everest” plan, and tech companies are shedding jobs in a pivot to AI. Plus, Shein is seeking Beijing’s approval ahead of its IPO. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Pakistan in power vacuum after Imran Khan defies election odds from jail

EY took on $700mn in debt for doomed ‘Project Everest’ spin-off plan

Shein seeks Chinese regulators’ tacit approval for US public offering

Tech companies axe 34,000 jobs since start of year in pivot to AI

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Zach St. Louis, Saffeya Ahmed, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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