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Start me up! Turn an idea into a successful business
Business Line has a special report on startups - those highly innovative, game changing, non-traditional businesses - with advice on how to turn an idea into a multi-billion euro company.Business Line has a special report on startups - those highly innovative, game changing, non-traditional businesses - with advice on how to turn an idea into a multi-billion euro company.
UK business investment falls
Business investment in Britain fell in annual terms between January and March amid uncertainty around the vote on whether the UK stays in the European Union.Business investment in Britain fell in annual terms between January and March amid uncertainty around the vote on whether the UK stays in the European Union.
China's Didi Kuaidi beefs up war chest to fend off Uber
The Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Kuaidi is reportedly close to raising $2 billion (1.75 billion euros) as it bulks up its war chest to fend off competition from Uber.The Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Kuaidi is reportedly close to raising $2 billion (1.75 billion euros) as it bulks up its war chest to fend off competition from Uber.
Morocco's aviation industry takes off
Morocco’s aeronautics and aviation industry is taking off, with more than 100 European and American companies attracted to the country – according to government…Morocco’s aeronautics and aviation industry is taking off, with more than 100 European and American companies attracted to the country – according to government…
Rosneft is 'coping' with low oil price, makes investment pledge
Despite low oil prices Russian energy giant Rosneft says it is coping and has pledged to invest more to ensure it can honour its long-term supply deals.Despite low oil prices Russian energy giant Rosneft says it is coping and has pledged to invest more to ensure it can honour its long-term supply deals.
'Reference market for the rest of Asia' - why investors choose Japan
In this Japan Special, Focus show host Serge Rombi examined how and why the world’s third largest economy continues to attract investors andIn this Japan Special, Focus show host Serge Rombi examined how and why the world’s third largest economy continues to attract investors and
Iran's President Rouhani seeks to revive business ties in Paris
“Iran is open for investment” that was the message the country’s President Hassan Rouhani brought with him as he met a warm welcome in Paris from“Iran is open for investment” that was the message the country’s President Hassan Rouhani brought with him as he met a warm welcome in Paris from
Status check on #InvestEU one year in
‘Tis the season for reflection, so Real Economy host Maithreyi Seetharaman has returned to Brussels to sit down with European Commission Vice‘Tis the season for reflection, so Real Economy host Maithreyi Seetharaman has returned to Brussels to sit down with European Commission Vice
International investors keen on #InvestEU
Jyrki Katainen, Vice-President, European Commission Yeah, I am confident that we will manage to finance projects in worth 315 billion in 2 and aJyrki Katainen, Vice-President, European Commission Yeah, I am confident that we will manage to finance projects in worth 315 billion in 2 and a
What to expect from #InvestEU in 2016
Jyrki Katainen, Vice-President, European Commission Well, I think, if – today or this year’s result is that there will be more or less 50 billionJyrki Katainen, Vice-President, European Commission Well, I think, if – today or this year’s result is that there will be more or less 50 billion
Europe: which projects and why?
Guntram Wolff, Director, Bruegel: The methodology that supposedly is applied is that it’s not political projects, it’s based on objective criteriaGuntram Wolff, Director, Bruegel: The methodology that supposedly is applied is that it’s not political projects, it’s based on objective criteria
Rio Tinto cuts spending forecast for 2016
Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest mining company, has cut its capital spending forecast for next year to $5 billion. Its previous estimate wasRio Tinto, the world’s second-largest mining company, has cut its capital spending forecast for next year to $5 billion. Its previous estimate was
Volkswagen to cut capital spending and focus on future technologies
Volkswagen says it is to reduce capital spending to no more than 12 billion euros next year as it struggles with the enormous cost of its emissionsVolkswagen says it is to reduce capital spending to no more than 12 billion euros next year as it struggles with the enormous cost of its emissions
World's largest mobile operator Vodafone hails European recovery in latest results
The world’s largest mobile operator, Britain’s Vodafone, has reported a better-than-expected increase in revenue growth in the second quarter. ItsThe world’s largest mobile operator, Britain’s Vodafone, has reported a better-than-expected increase in revenue growth in the second quarter. Its
IEA warns low oil prices may threaten energy security
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the price of oil is unlikely to return to $80 a barrel (74.83 euros) before the end of the decade. This isThe International Energy Agency (IEA) says the price of oil is unlikely to return to $80 a barrel (74.83 euros) before the end of the decade. This is
Partnering to grow Europe
In this episode of Real Economy, Maithreyi Seetharaman visits Strasbourg to look at how partnership and collaboration can breathe a new lease of lifeIn this episode of Real Economy, Maithreyi Seetharaman visits Strasbourg to look at how partnership and collaboration can breathe a new lease of life
Tokyo courts foreign business
The Japanese capital wants to become the world's top financial center and is working hard to attract more foreign investors and firms.The Japanese capital wants to become the world's top financial center and is working hard to attract more foreign investors and firms.
German investor confidence nosedives after VW emissions scandal
The revelation that millions of Volkswagen diesel cars had been polluting the air far more than had been claimed has helped send German investorThe revelation that millions of Volkswagen diesel cars had been polluting the air far more than had been claimed has helped send German investor
Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed raises Twitter stake
Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal and his investment company have increased their stake in Twitter to more than five percentSaudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal and his investment company have increased their stake in Twitter to more than five percent
A painful Q3: global markets grim after worst quarter in years
In four years the financial markets have not hit seen such lows as they have done in third quarter of 2015. Successive declines hit global stocksIn four years the financial markets have not hit seen such lows as they have done in third quarter of 2015. Successive declines hit global stocks
Apple shares fall as latest launch gets mixed reaction
Disappointing products? Or are expectations simply too high? Despite Apple’s launch of a new TV set-top box and other innovations, shares in theDisappointing products? Or are expectations simply too high? Despite Apple’s launch of a new TV set-top box and other innovations, shares in the
Europe Weekly: Greece passes more reforms as banks reopen
In this edition of Europe Weekly, Greek lawmakers pass a second round of reforms, as banks finally reopen across the country. Meanwhile in BrusselsIn this edition of Europe Weekly, Greek lawmakers pass a second round of reforms, as banks finally reopen across the country. Meanwhile in Brussels
New strategy for Credit Suisse says Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam
Higher-than expected quarterly earnings leading to a jump in share price by more than one percent to a 14 month high and a new strategy shakeHigher-than expected quarterly earnings leading to a jump in share price by more than one percent to a 14 month high and a new strategy shake
Juncker's plan to boost EU investment
The European Commission has finalised an investment plan aimed at kick-starting economic investment across the European Union. Wednesday’s (July 22)The European Commission has finalised an investment plan aimed at kick-starting economic investment across the European Union. Wednesday’s (July 22)
German investor sentiment gloomy - research
German investor sentiment has fallen to its lowest level for eight months, according to leading economic researchers, ZEW. The group’s monthlyGerman investor sentiment has fallen to its lowest level for eight months, according to leading economic researchers, ZEW. The group’s monthly
China shipping provides export lifeline for Moldovan exports
The China Shipping Container Lines is to invest the Moldovan port of Giurgiulești, the country’s only port accessible to seagoing vessels. The hubThe China Shipping Container Lines is to invest the Moldovan port of Giurgiulești, the country’s only port accessible to seagoing vessels. The hub
Airbnb reveals multi-billion euro fund raising expansion plans
The home-rental website, Airbnb, is reportedly looking to raise some 20-billion euros in financing. The massive sum is based on the San-FranciscoThe home-rental website, Airbnb, is reportedly looking to raise some 20-billion euros in financing. The massive sum is based on the San-Francisco
Europe's top court gives the ECB a boost and Air France wages "war" against its pilots
In this week’s Business Line, we examine the verdict of Europe’s top court which came down in favour of the European Central Bank’s bond-buyingIn this week’s Business Line, we examine the verdict of Europe’s top court which came down in favour of the European Central Bank’s bond-buying
Saudi stocks now open to foreign investors
Saudi Arabia has opened its stock market up to foreigners for the first time as part of long-awaited economic reforms in the world’s largest oilSaudi Arabia has opened its stock market up to foreigners for the first time as part of long-awaited economic reforms in the world’s largest oil
Rosneft takes maximum legal share of joint Venezuelan operation
Russia’s top oil producer Rosneft is going to increase its 16.7% holding in Venezuela’s Petromonagas joint venture to 40%, in return for aRussia’s top oil producer Rosneft is going to increase its 16.7% holding in Venezuela’s Petromonagas joint venture to 40%, in return for a