France dreamed of €800M Saudi pledge to fund cultural projects. It ended up being a mirage.
Paris: It has been six years since Saudi Arabia and France agreed to a quid pro quo that would see...
Business
Up 65.4%! Cross-border e-commerce sector in ZAEZ reports robust growth in 3Qs
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In the first three quarters, the total import and export value of the cross-border e-commerce sector in...
Japan provides 18.5 million USD for Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 2.831 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent...
The only award in Chinese mainland! Henan Airport Group wins Service Excellence Award in Asia-Pacific
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On November 5, at the awards ceremony of the Super Terminal Expo held at the Asia World-Expo...
UK finance firms seek ‘bold’ reforms to counter Wall St ascendancy
London: Britain's finance sector is counting on policymakers to deliver a rulebook revamp that prioritises growth and stops business slipping...
CMS Portugal advises Helexia on Bluecharge acquisition
Lisbon: CMS Portugal has advised Helexia on the acquisition of Portuguese electric mobility pioneer company, Bluecharge. Helexia currently operates around...
France raises wheat, maize crop estimates, cuts sugar beet
Paris: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday raised its estimate of the country’s 2024 soft wheat and maize output while lowering...
Is Italy the worst EU country for fresh graduates?
Rome: Only 67.5% of people aged 20 to 34 manage to find a job in Italy within three years of...
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,...
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...
