Business How Qatar is seeking soft power by shaping city skylines worldwide With investments across continents and developments reshaping city skylines, Qatar is demonstrating its growing ambition to make a lasting mark on the world’s urban landscape. 23/10/2025
Partner content Scaling impact: AIIB partners with Sri Lanka to advance sustainable development Partner content presented by AIIB Over the past decade the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has channelled over USD 500 million into Sri Lanka — from landslide mitigation to green energy. 20/10/2025
Economy Saudi Arabia pledges billions with Cultural Investment Conference Saudi Arabia has further signalled its determination to diversify its assets by hosting a global conference to discuss investing in culture, its role in economic and social development and strengthening national identity. 15/10/2025
Markets Gold climbs above $4,000 in a record move - what is behind the rally? The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as economic uncertainty pushes investors towards safe haven assets. 08/10/2025
Business AI boom: SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics business for $5.4 billion The acquisition brings together SoftBank's AI know-how and ABB's robotics expertise as companies race to stay ahead of tech advances. 08/10/2025
Markets Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets. 07/10/2025
Partner content Healthy returns: Why Europe must treat healthcare as an investment, not a cost Partner content presented by Johnson & Johnson Europe must stop treating healthcare as a cost. Strategic health investment drives growth, resilience and long-term prosperity. 07/10/2025
Focus Azerbaijan Investment Forum showcases new business opportunities In partnership with Azpromo Azerbaijan’s first International Investment Forum attracted global investors, emphasising opportunities across energy, tourism, infrastructure, and digital growth. 03/10/2025
Markets US shutdown pushes gold to new high, European markets mixed European markets are mostly positive after a eurozone inflation release, while world shares are mixed following the US government shutdown. 01/10/2025
Markets Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown. 29/09/2025
Business Ørsted shares jump after US court decision unblocks windmill project A judge lifted the Trump administration’s pause on construction of a nearly complete offshore wind farm in New England, one of the Danish energy company’s flagship projects. 23/09/2025
Business Nvidia pledges to invest £2 billion to boost AI start-ups in the UK This comes on the back of a series of tech announcements in the UK this week, shared while US President Donald Trump visits the country. 19/09/2025
Euronews Debates Experts debate how Europe can boost competitiveness At our latest Euronews event, experts discussed strategies for unlocking Europe's economic potential through investment, skills development and regulatory reform. 19/09/2025
Business Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel to develop AI infrastructure Intel will design and manufacture custom data centres and personal computing products hand in hand with the world's most valuable public company. 18/09/2025
Business Mars to invest €1bn in Europe as Kellanova deal remains unresolved The American confectionery giant said that the investment will go towards modernising manufacturing, with factories in France, Poland and Lithuania among those set to benefit. 18/09/2025
Europeans' Stories Never again a blackout: High voltage from mega power storage units The EU is preparing a package of measures for the expansion of the electricity grid. The aim is to achieve faster authorisations and intelligent electricity grids so that a rapid response can be made to grid fluctuations. 17/09/2025
Business Google pledges £5bn investment in the UK, creating AI-driven jobs Over the next two years, the company plans to invest in AI-driven research and development units, claiming it will add more than 8,000 jobs a year across UK businesses. 16/09/2025
Business Ørsted proceeds with share sale at 67% discount to raise capital Danish offshore wind energy company Ørsted is facing financial uncertainty after the Trump administration derailed its US projects. 15/09/2025
Business US visa system is putting off investors, says South Korea president The comments come after last week's immigration raid at a battery plant run by two South Korean firms in the US. 11/09/2025
Economy Why investors are ditching bonds for gold in 2025 Gold is shining in 2025, outperforming all major assets. With political instability, doubts over Fed independence, and rising economic risks, gold’s role as a trusted, uncorrelated store of value has made it the safe haven of choice. 09/09/2025