The UK’s new minimum wage ‘badly needed’ but many calling for more
London: Keerthi Subramanian, a shop clerk in South London, earns 10.42 pounds ($13.15) an hour. From Monday that will go...
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European prosecutors take over Belgian probe into Pfizergate
Brussels: Top European prosecutors are investigating allegations of criminal wrongdoing in connection with vaccine negotiations between European Commission President Ursula...
Huawei Releases 2023 Annual Report: Performance in-line with Forecast
Beijing: Chinese technology company Huawei in its 2023 Annual Report released in Shenzhen has stated that its performance was in...
Commentary: China, US need to keep faith with win-win cooperation
Beijing: Apple just last week launched its new store in downtown Shanghai, the second-largest flagship store worldwide. Tim Cook, CEO...
Pakistan attaches high importance to its ties with US: PM responds to President Biden’s letter
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan attached high importance to its ties with the...
China’s EVs shine at Bangkok int’l motor show
With high quality, innovative designs and competitive prices, China's electric vehicle (EV) makers are shining at the 45th Bangkok International...
Why One Italian Port Is Central to Indo-Pacific Competition
Trieste’s geographical and geopolitical advantages, rich history, and cultural diversity position it as the preeminent European gateway to the Indo-Pacific...
President for promoting barter trade, economic ties with Iran
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday underlined the need for promoting barter trade and economic relations with...
CCP to sign MoU on China’s SAMR
Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is preparing to put in place a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework, said...
Finance Minister discusses enhanced cooperation, new opportunities to strengthen Pakistan’s financial markets with CFFEX chief
Islamabad: Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mr. You Hang, the Chief Representative of China Financial Futures...
Calls for second staircases in all new tall residential buildings
London; The Government has updated its guidance calling for second staircases in all new tall residential buildings over 18 metres...
Greece to raise monthly minimum wage by 6.4% to 830 euros
Athens: Greece will raise its monthly minimum gross wage by 6.4% to 830 euros, the conservative government said on Friday,...
Italy reduces streamer investment obligations, removes IP protections for indie producers
Rome: The Italian government has reduced investment obligations for streaming services and removed IP protections for independent producers as part...
President for developing Pakistan’s gems and jewellery sector
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for focusing on the development of the Gems and Jewellery...
Punjab CM orders policy formulation to export buffalo meat, milk to China
Gwadar Pro Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered policy formulation to export buffalo meat and milk to China....
Greece will sell some of its fighter jets
Athens: As part of a large-scale reform, the Greek government plans to decommission and sell F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter...
European coalition urges EU to support PV manufacturers
Brussels: SIRE – a network of seven European regions, covering Austria, Czechia, France, Germany and Italy – said in a...
Italy: Azimut to create fintech bank
Milan: Italian asset manager Azimut Holding plans to increase the value of its business by spinning off part of its...
Portugal orders Sam Altman’s Worldcoin to halt data collection
London: Portugal's data regulator has ordered Sam Altman's iris-scanning project Worldcoin to stop collecting biometric data for 90 days, it...
Italy allocates €150 million for maintenance of Acciaierie d’Italia plant in Taranto
Rome: The Italian government is working to expedite a €320 million bridge loan to steelmaker Acciaierie d’Italia (ADI), S&P Global...
Italy to Sell Shares in Banca Monte Dei Paschi for $704 million
Rome: Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance said it will reduce its stake in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena...
UK faces ‘extraordinary’ $1bn claim from mining company
London: The UK government faces an “extraordinary” $1bn damages claim, a court has been told, in a lawsuit brought by...
Greece may issue another new bond next month
Athens: Greece’s next market foray with a new bond is possible as early as next month, according to estimates. After...
Prices for bulk recovered paper grades on the rise in Italy
Rome: After steadily declining for several months, prices for magazines (1.06) and newspapers (2.01) increased considerably on the Italian market...
Italy: Rai Way to invest $260 million by 2027
Rome: Italian broadcasting towers company Rai Way (RWAY.MI), opens new tab plans to invest 240 million euros (about $260 million)...
Thousands of foreign nurses leave UK to work abroad
London: Almost 9,000 foreign nurses a year are leaving the UK to work abroad, amid a sudden surge in nurses...
Homeownership in Greece declined 11.3% in 2005-21
Athens: A new economic reality has emerged in the Greek housing market amid the prolonged financial crisis, with a notable...
Pakistan’s exports to EU decline 7% despite GSP+ status
Celina Ali Islamabad: In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan’s exports to European Union (EU) countries...
PM Shehbaz forms committee to enhance business ease
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a significant initiative aimed at facilitating business operations in Pakistan. To spearhead this...
EU imported €111.3b worth of energy products in Q4 2023
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the EU imported €111.3 billion worth of energy products amounting to a total of...
