Business

Business Line

How SMEs are transforming Uzbekistan’s economy and creating jobs

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Small businesses now play a central role in Uzbekistan’s growth, with rising output, more jobs and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.

09/12/2025

Markets

Shares in Germany’s Thyssenkrupp slide as it forecasts heavy losses

Thyssenkrupp is entangled in a restructuring process as it seeks to shore up its finances, hit by high energy costs and cheap competition.

09/12/2025

Business

Armani appoints new board to guide company after designer's death

Armani has appointed an eight-member board to guide the company through a major transition following the death of founder Giorgio Armani.

28/11/2025

Travel News

Higher entry fees for foreigners at US parks raise tourism concerns

The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting.

27/11/2025

Business

Paris on alert as China’s JD.com targets French retailer Fnac Darty

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s decision to take a stake in retailer Fnac Darty has revived French government concerns about China’s growing influence in Europe.

25/11/2025

Business

Germany’s family business lobby opens door to AfD, sparking backlash

Germany’s family-owned companies’ lobby has confirmed it is “saying goodbye to firewalls” against the far-right AfD as the party surges in national polling.

24/11/2025

Business

Affordable café chain LAP divides Berlin over coffee prices

An ambitious start-up is antagonising café owners with cheap €2.50 coffee. What began as start-up hype has turned into an open conflict in the coffee scene - with tangible consequences.

20/11/2025

Europe in Motion

Why are European workers refraining from taking all their leave?

If you haven't used up all your annual leave yet, you’re not alone. Why are Europeans holding back, and who's the most reluctant?

13/11/2025

Business

EU salaries surge by 5.2% in 2024: Where did they climb the most?

The average full-time salary in the EU was €39,800 in 2024, according to Eurostat, showing increases in each country.

13/11/2025

Business

Business world meets at Bosphorus Summit with AI under spotlight

The Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul has brought together businesspeople from all over the world with an emphasis on the rise of AI.

11/11/2025

Made in Europe

Josef Průša: The Czech Visionary Printing Europe’s Future in 3D

From a student tinkering with music gear to a European tech icon, Josef Průša has turned his creativity into a global 3D-printing powerhouse.

07/11/2025

Business

Cyberattack on Marks & Spencer slices profits by more than a half

The hack cost M&S over £300 million in lost sales but the firm said it was able to recover around a third of this through an insurance payout.

05/11/2025

Partner content

Powering Europe's sellers: How is AliExpress accelerating growth for European brands?

Partner content presented by AliExpress

E-commerce platforms have become integral to Europe’s economic fabric, with nearly 80% of Europeans now shopping online.

04/11/2025

Made in Europe

Europe's hydrogen heroes are leading the way worldwide

Are European companies still world leaders? Our new series “Made in Europe” takes a look around machine halls and production facilities.

31/10/2025

Business Line

How Uzbekistan is unlocking foreign investment opportunities

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan has reached €111.8 billion, doubling GDP and fueling growth across nearly all sectors of the economy, from manufacturing and energy to IT and finance.

28/10/2025

Business

A new wave of DIY marketing: Small businesses take to TikTok

It might seem that in an age of mass production and advanced technology, the handiwork of artisans is doomed to failure. Nothing could be further from the truth, say traditional entrepreneurs who have found their niche in social media.

25/10/2025

Business

Uzbekistan hosts international forum on fair business

Officials, entrepreneurs and experts from ten countries met in Tashkent to discuss business integrity, transparent regulation and the protection of entrepreneurs’ rights.

24/10/2025

Business

German lift maker responds to Louvre heist with playful marketing post

German lift manufacturer, Böcker, turned to social media when they spotted their ladder used in the Louvre theft. In a post, the firm said: "The Böcker Agilo transports your treasures weighing up to 400kg at 42m/min — quiet as a whisper."

24/10/2025

Focus

Turkic nations commit to greater global role

In partnership with Azpromo

Leaders of the Turkic states meet in Gabala, Azerbaijan, affirming their growing global influence and commit to stronger economic, cultural, and defence cooperation.

15/10/2025

Business

French telecom bid: Orange, Bouygues, and Free offer €17bn for SFR

The three French groups submitted a joint non-binding offer to take over the telecom activities of the Altice Group in France, which includes most of SFR.

15/10/2025