Italy to hire 12,000 workers from Tunisia by 2027
Rome: Rome and Tunis have pledged to work together to bring thousands of Tunisian laborers to Italy. Rome and Tunis...
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Empowering Luban Workshop staff to benefit BRI countries
Beijing: Zhang Shuibo, Dean of the School of International Project Management at Tianjin University and NPC deputy, emphasized the need...
UK budget springs few surprises on markets
London: Britain's economy is forecast to grow by 0.8% this year after entering a recession in the second half of...
Italy: Power users pay the price for high reliance on natural gas
Rome: Italy's power costs have climbed further above some key rival economies so far in 2024, with wholesale prices last...
China’s ceramics, art exhibitions attract domestic, international professionals, tourists
Beijing: Ceramic vases, ceramic kettles, and ceramic figurines… in Jingdezhen, the “Ceramic Capital” located in Jiangxi Province, southern China, ubiquitous...
UK new car sales reach highest February figure in 20 years
London: New car sales in the UK surged to the highest February figure in 20 years, boosted by companies buying...
UK watchdog gives firms six months to get anti-moneylaundering ‘basics’ right
London: Britain's financial watchdog said on Tuesday that lenders, money brokers and leasing companies were "not getting the basics right"...
Italy: Service sector gains momentum in February, PMI survey shows
Rome: Italy's services sector grew for a second month running in February and at its fastest rate since June last...
Renewables cover 88% of Portugal’s power demand in Feb
Lisbon: National grid operator Redes Energeticas Nacionais (REN) said today that renewable energy plants in Portugal covered 88% of the...
EU slaps Apple with €1.8 billion fine for music streaming restrictions
Brussels: The EU on Monday hit Apple with a 1.8 billion-euro-fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing...
Italy imported 7.2 million tons of steel from third countries in 2023
Rome: In 2023, Italy reduced imports of rolled steel products from third countries by 3.8% compared to 2022, to 7.17...
Italy seeks swift EU antitrust ruling on ITA-Lufthansa, minister says
Ortucchio: Italy expects the European Commission to reach a quick decision in favour of Lufthansa's (LHAG.DE), opens new tab bid...
Italy requests targeted revision of its NRRP
Rome: The European Commission said Monday that Italy has presented a request for "targeted" technical changes to its National Recovery...
CPEC: Pakistani govt approves release of Rs 4 billion for IPPs
Islamabad: Pakistani government has approved Pakistani Rs 4 billion to make payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) engaged in projects...
When will Renfe start operations in Portugal?
Lisbon: Information is hard to come by, but rumours are not. Apparently, Renfe has allocated €15 million to adapt and...
Crypto gains ground in Italy amid crisis
Rome: As Italy struggles with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, digital businesses like mobile bank Hype are turning to...
UK delegation visits LCCI, cooperation discussed
Lahore: A 40-member strong UK delegation visited LCCI on Friday and had B2B meetings with their Pakistani counterparts. Regional Trade...
Italy values Azerbaijan’s Green Energy drive and lucrative business opportunities
Rome: Following mega oil and gas projects, Azerbaijan was determined to conduct a new energy project. This time, Azerbaijan aims...
Pakistan’s pearls, precious stones see 47% increase in China’s Market in 2023
China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan’s pearls and precious stones saw a 47% increase in exports from Pakistan to China in...
Italy: GDP inches higher but deficit comes in far worse than forecast
Rome: Italy’s economy grew by 0.9% last year, exceeding a 0.7% forecast, the national statistics agency ISTAT confirmed on Friday....
Chinese RMB becomes increasingly popular in Pakistan amid enhanced bilateral cooperation
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chinese currency RMB is becoming increasingly popular in Pakistan as the two friendly countries engage in cooperation...
Iron Brother rolls over $ 2 billion loan to give relief to Pakistan
Islamabad: In yet another friendly gesture to Pakistan, Iron Brother China has agreed to rolled over US $ 2 billion...
Ufone 4G provides free calls in Gwadar to help connect flood-affected families, facilitate rescue & relief operations
Celina Ali Islamabad: As Gwadar faces a large-scale natural disaster caused by catastrophic rains and flash floods, Pakistani telecom company,...
UK mortgage approvals hit highest since Oct 2022 as market recovers
London: British lenders approved more mortgages in January than at any point since October 2022 when the housing market sagged...
EU and World Bank create new facility to strengthen capacity of civil protection in Europe
Brussels: With initial funding of €6 million in 2024, the EU will help civil protection authorities of EU Member States,...
Italy says it wants Chinese carmakers but only under conditions
Milan: Italy will closely study any investments by Chinese carmakers, a minister said Thursday, after another minister said Wednesday the...
Italy: Piracy Shield proves the internet works
Rome: Political parties are fond of making big promises, especially when in opposition, and few such claims are more specious...
Chinese Consul General discusses avenues for promoting bilateral trade with FPCCI leaders
Lahore: Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren engaged in discussions at the Regional Office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of...
Nawaz Sharif advises incoming govt to work diligently for overcoming economic challenges
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday urged the incoming government, headed by...
PCJCCI supports inclusion of KCCDZ project in CPEC
Islamabad: The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) on Tuesday afternoon voiced strong support for the inclusion of...
