China stresses high-quality development of rare earth industry
Beijing: China's State Council stressed high-quality development of the rare earth industry at an executive meeting chaired by Premier Li...
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Italy: Olive growers lament poor harvests from extreme weather
Rome: At this time of year, the trees on Alan Risolo's land in central Italy should be groaning with olives....
Li Qiang to attend sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai
Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the...
Approval of RMB in trade with Chinese companies lauded
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed its appreciation for the approval of the Chinese yuan (RMB)...
Pakistani restaurant gains popularity in Harbin, China
Beijing: Nestled in an inconspicuous street in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Pakistani restaurant Man-O-Salwa has gained popularity...
China second topmost export destination of Pakistani products
Islamabad: China remained the second topmost export destination of Pakistani products during the first three months of the current financial...
Bank warns of zero growth until 2025 as rates held
London: The UK economy is likely to see zero growth until 2025, while interest rates remain high for longer, the...
UK calls on business expertise to boost trade with Turkey
London: The UK has Thursday launched a ‘Call for Input’ seeking views from businesses and the wider public on UK...
Italy seeks restaurant bill discounts for large families
Rome: Italy's industry minister intends to negotiate with restaurant owners' associations steps to control prices and favour consumption by large...
Pear harvest in Italy very poor this year
Rome: At the end of August/beginning of September, Cavalleri Ettore at Munich Wholesale Market usually receives the first pears from...
UK reveals AI agreement as Elon Musk warns of extinction
London: The UK government has announced a "world first agreement" on how to manage the riskiest forms of AI. It...
UK clothing retailer Next raises profit outlook again
London: British clothing retailer Next (NXT.L) on Wednesday raised its full-year profit outlook for the fourth time in six months...
Targets to end fossil fuel at COP28 crucial: EU climate chief
Brussels: A demand for targets for the phase-out of fossil fuels in the final agreement of COP28 in Dubai is...
In Italy, a bio-waste plant proves a regenerative bioeconomy is possible
Rome: Biobased goods will be an essential part of industrial decarbonisation. Yet there is growing awareness that even renewable feedstock...
Pakistan, France discuss economic collaborations
Islamabad: Ambassador of France, Nicolas Galey, called on the Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, & Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad...
Italy escapes recession with zero Q3 growth
Milan: Italy recorded zero economic growth in the third quarter of 2023 as high interest rates dampened domestic demand, narrowly...
Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese vows to promote Italy-Pakistan friendship further
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese on Tuesday vowed to promote Italy-Pakistan friendship further. In a...
UK confirms plans to regulate crypto industry with formal legislation
London: The U.K. government published its response to a consultation paper issued earlier this year, which outlined recommendations on how...
EU regulators set new Feb 14 deadline on Amazon/iRobot deal
Paris: European Union (EU) antitrust regulators will decide by February 14 next year on whether to clear Amazon's (AMZN.O) $1.4...
Marelli plant in Italy closure forewarns painful electric vehicle transition
Crevalcore: Around 230 workers in Italy's "Motor Valley" have begun striking over the planned closure of their auto parts factory,...
Pakistan National Pavilion opened at Sichuan Agriculture Expo in Chengdu
Islamabad: Pakistan National Pavilion has been opened at the Sichuan Agriculture Expo in Chengdu. Pakistan's Ambassador in China Moinul Haque...
EU-Australia trade deal in balance as endgame talks begin
Brussels: The European Union and Australia are heading into a critical round of free trade talks, with both sides warning...
Italy: Consumer confidence, industrial turnover fall
Rome: Italy’s economy revealed new signs of frailty, as data on business and consumer confidence and on industrial turnover all...
Pakistan Research Centre ranked top for its contribution to BRI
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan Research Centre for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF) was ranked at number 1 out...
SBP chief says use of RMB to fortify Pakistan-China economic ties
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that employing the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) for...
Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula asks Pakistani businessmen to explore Africa through Ethiopia
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ethiopian Ambassador in Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula, visited the Islamabad Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on...
Recently signed accords between Pakistan and China will open up new opportunities for Gilgit-Baltistan: PM Kakar
Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has said the recently signed accords between Pakistan and China would open up...
UK Space Agency signs deal with Axiom Space for human spaceflight mission
London: The U.K. Space Agency and Houston company Axiom Space have inked a deal to pursue a commercially sponsored mission...
Italy to raise taxes for flat owners doing multiple short-term rentals
Rome: Italy's government plans to hike taxes on short-term rentals by people letting out more than one flat, a draft...
Italy readies quick sale of patrol ships to Indonesia amid China fears
Rome: Italy is in talks with Indonesia to sell the Pacific nation two of its new PPA multipurpose patrol vessels,...
