Italy: Coop supermarkets to stop selling Israeli products in solidarity with Gaza
Rome: An Italian supermarket chain says it has stopped selling Israeli products in solidarity with Palestinians affected by war and...
Business
China’s new consumption patterns drive domestic demand upgrade
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Pet owners are splurging on smart litter boxes, blind boxes are flying off shelves overseas after going...
Universal submits first plans for UK theme park
London: Universal has formally submitted a planning permission request to the government for its first-ever UK theme park. The company...
Pledge to protect UK firms from cheap imports
London: The government has unveiled a plan for trade aimed at boosting exports and protecting UK firms at a time...
EU leaders to decide on quick U.S. trade deal or push for better terms
Brussels: European Union leaders will tell the European Commission on Thursday whether they prefer to reach a fast trade deal...
Italy extends construction deadline for agrivoltaic tender
Rome: The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has granted more time for plant construction to the 1.5...
Pet-friendly travel surges in China as pet economy booms
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Chinese pet owners are increasingly choosing to bring their pets along on vacation, fueling a surge in...
Pakistan, US embassy host webinar to promote investment in mining sector
Celina Ali Islamabad: Government of Pakistan in collaboration with the USA Embassy in Pakistan, hosted a high-level webinar “Opportunities in...
France orders Tesla to stop deceptive business practices
Paris: France’s consumer protection authority has ordered Tesla to stop a series of business practices it says are deceptive, giving...
Bulgaria to purchase 20 biodiesel-fuelled passenger trains
Sofia: The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport is planning to purchase 20 biodiesel-fuelled passenger trains, with a tender procedure set to...
UK Trade envoy meets coordinator to pm on commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal to boost bilateral economic ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Mohammad Yasin, the UK Trade Envoy to Pakistan, met with Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce,...
China’s collaboration with South, Southeast Asia gains momentum
Beijing: Global trade is undergoing a fundamental realignment, with regional cooperation emerging as a critical strategy for nations to navigate...
UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035
London: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to meet a new Nato target to spend 5% of the UK's...
Export surge reflects stronger Türkiye-Italy trade relations
Rome: Türkiye’s exports to Italy rose 7.5% in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last...
Business as geopolitical leverage in Italy–Libya relations
Rome: Business and a flight to Benghazi. Benghazi is hosting the most significant Italy-Libya economic forum in recent years, a...
China’s tax cuts boost high-tech, manufacturing growth in 2024
China Economic Net Beijing: China's main policies supporting sci-tech innovation and the development of the manufacturing industry saw tax cuts,...
UK trade envoy visits Pakistan to strengthen bilateral economic ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: The United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Pakistan, Mohammad Yasin MP, has embarked on a three-day visit to...
No risk to Bulgaria’s security or energy supply despite Iran-Israel tensions
Sofia: Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov moved to reassure the public on Monday, stating firmly that...
Open arms case: Spain should have assigned port, not Italy
Rome: Spain and not Italy should have assigned a port for the Open Arms migrant rescue ship, Palermo judges said...
‘Momentous’: Italy to slash art VAT to 5%, the lowest rate in the EU
Rome: In an eagerly anticipated volte-face, Italian lawmakers will reduce VAT on art sales from 22%, the highest rate in...
China Unicom Beijing, Huawei embracing AI revolution, striding towards intelligent era
Shanghai: China Unicom Beijing will work with Huawei to upgrade 5 G-A network infrastructure, push network evolution from “connection pipes”...
China-Laos Railway sparking growth in Laos
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The China-Laos Railway symbolizes Laos' aspirations to modernize its infrastructure and integrate with regional economies, holding the...
Eurozone endorses Bulgaria’s 2026 entry
Sofia: On Thursday, euro area countries endorsed Bulgaria’s entry as the 21st member of the eurozone, aiming for the nation...
China to remain firmly committed to opening its market wider
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China will remain firmly committed to opening its market wider to the world, foster new driving forces,...
DPM, Kazakh counterpart agree to enhance cooperation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...
EU imposes measures to curb ethanol imports from Pakistan
Paris: The European Commission has ended tariff preferences for non-fuel ethanol imports from Pakistan, answering EU ethanol makers’ calls that...
Cool drinks! Brands grow sip by sip in rural markets
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On the golden plains of Central China's Henan province, farmers harvesting wheat under the scorching sun pause...
Pak-China Dialogue: ‘Soft Power’ key to counter disinformation; ‘Pakistani talent & Chinese technology an invincible wall
Celina Ali Islamabad: Leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians, students and scholars gathered at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) under...
Bulgaria adopts Euro currency 2026: authorities to monitor VAT for speculative price hikes
Sofia: On 19 June 2025, Euro zone finance ministers officially recommended that Bulgaria join the euro area on January 1,...
Milan’s makeover: New energy, fresh hot spots in Italy’s fashion capital
Rome: Once known primarily for its gray skies and business like air, Milan, Italy’s second largest city, has undergone a...
