In a significant move, the state investment fund of Saudi Arabia has secured a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport, acquiring…
Half of German companies face labour shortages despite economic stagnation – survey
Half of German companies are struggling to fill vacancies due to labour shortages, the DIHK Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Second-hand shopping a $1-bln-plus business for Amazon in Europe
Consumer demand for refurbished and pre-owned goods in Britain and across Europe has created a billion pound ($1.3 billion) business…
‘Tax the bad’ to boost climate finance, COP28 panel advises
Increasing taxes on polluting activities and cutting fossil fuel subsidies could generate trillions of dollars to tackle climate change, an…
Deputy Ministry of Culture opens applications for ‘CULTURE II’ grants
Slightly different from those implemented in 2023, the CULTURE II program plans for 2024 have been announced. The Deputy Ministry…
Cuban family business produces flour from coconut and yucca as shortages fester
On a small farm outside Havana, a Cuban family-run business produces gluten-free flour from banana, coconut and yucca, preferring locally-sourced…
Synergies are the “magic word” when it comes to natural gas, says Energy Minister
Synergies are the “magic word” to develop the region’s natural gas resources, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou, who spoke…
Impala Platinum halts some S.African mines after 11 workers died
Impala Platinum IMPJ.J on Tuesday temporarily halted operations at its Rustenburg mining complex in South Africa after 11 workers died and 75…
IMF keen to support Argentina, possibly through resilience trust – Georgieva
The International Monetary Fund is “very keen” to support Argentina and the country could be a candidate to receive financing…
EXPLAINER-How do carbon offsets factor into UN COP28 climate talks?
Countries will be trying at this year’s COP28 climate summit to resolve details over how to establish international trading for…