Shoppers bemoan UK taramasalata shortage as strike leads to dip in supply
London: When some UK supermarkets removed the lids from tubs of hummus, there were complaints from shoppers. But for many,...
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Pound Sterling declines as UK jobless rate accelerates
London: The Pound Sterling slumps below 1.2800 against the US Dollar after the release of the weak UK employment data....
UK Unemployment Rate rises to 4.3% in quarter to September vs. 4.1% expected
London: The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate ticked up to 4.3% in the three months to September, following 4.0%...
Italy Electric Vehicle charging stations forecasts report 2024: Market to grow with a cagr of 12.52% to 2029
Dublin: The "Italy Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's...
Exports to EU states rise 8pc in first quarter
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to European countries resurged in the first quarter of the current fiscal year primarily due...
Portugal: Ovar will add 30 apartments to its over 300 social housing units to help families in need.
Lisbon: By the end of the year, Ovar City Council plans to invest 3.7 million euros to build 30 subsidised...
China to make massive investments in Punjab
Lahore: Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain here met Chinese investors’ delegation, led by Madam Scarlett...
Tajikistan trade delegation visits PCJCCI
Lahore: A five member delegation from Tajikistan Friday visited Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) to tap...
CIIE: Foreign Firms Confident in China’s Open Business Environment and Industry Chain Advantages
China Economic Net Shanghai: As one of the largest upstream oil and gas exploration and production companies, ConocoPhillips, an American...
Chinese delegation discusses cooperation, sustainable urban growth with CDA chief
Islamabad: A Chinese delegation met with Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa here aimed at fostering cooperation and...
Xinjiang launches freight train route to Central Asia
Urumqi: A train carrying 45 containers of automobile parts on Wednesday departed from the city of Wusu in northwest China's...
UK: Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come
London: UK interest rates could take longer to fall further after the Bank of England forecast that inflation will creep...
Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.23%
Lisbon: Portugal stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Basic Materials, Telecoms and Consumer Services...
Bulgaria unaware of possible Russian deal for the largest refinery in Balkans
Sofia: The Bulgarian government has no information on the deal reportedly being prepared by Russian oil company Lukoil for the...
EU climate chief holds firm on CO2 deadlines for cars
Brussels: The European Union's climate commissioner on Thursday reaffirmed EU plans to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035 and...
Italy minister open to reviewing tax hike on cryptocurrencies
Rome: Italy's economy minister said on Thursday he was ready to review proposals to raise a tax on cryptocurrency capital...
Chinese company’s flagship store in Pakistan to boost green energy, electric mobility
Lahore: AIMA, a renowned Chinese electric vehicle brand, recently launched its flagship electric vehicle store in Lahore, Pakistan. This marks...
Romania’s telco Digi launches operations in Portugal
Lisbon: Romanian telecom company Digi Communications (BVB: Digi) announced it is launching its services in Portugal as of November 4,...
United States renews calls for Italy to scrap its web tax
Rome: The United States has recently renewed calls for Italy to repeal its domestic web tax, people familiar with the...
Japan provides grant assistance to three NGOs for development projects in Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 194,493 (equivalent to around...
Pakistan, Iran FMs stress stronger ties through increased trade, energy cooperation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad...
CIIE showcases China’s commitment to further opening up: Pakistani Consul General
Beijing: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is not just an exhibition; it’s a declaration of China’s unwavering commitment to...
China appeals to WTO over EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese EVs: commerce ministry
HICC Zhengzhou: China has appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the EU's final ruling of countervailing measures on...
Pakistan’s PV boom gains long-lasting momentum amid multiple factors
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan is undergoing a booming energy shift resulting in solar energy adoption among all orders of society....
Pakistan’s exports to UK up by 8.39% in Q1 of FY2024
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to the United Kingdom (UK) witnessed an increase of 8.39 percent...
France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
Paris: French public investment bank Bpifrance is seeking to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small...
Foreign business owners on the rise in Italy
Rome: The number of foreign entrepreneurs in Italy is on the rise while Italian business owners are declining, according to...
Pakistan’s economy stabilises amid series of groundbreaking agreements with China
Islamabad: Pakistan’s economy has been showing promising signs of stabilization, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation...
China’s bond market issuances hit 7.6 trln yuan in September
HICC Zhengzhou: Bond issuances in China hit 7.6 trillion yuan (about 1.07 trillion U.S. dollars) in September this year, data...
France tells China that negotiation over brandy tariffs is still possible as French cognac makers say they’re ‘hostages’ in EV trade spat
Paris: French foreign trade minister Sophie Primas on Monday said the window for negotiation with Beijing over tariffs on European...
