Business AstraZeneca pledges $50bn investment in the US amid 200% tariff fears British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is expanding its presence in the US in a bid to boost sales in its largest market. 22/07/2025
Europe News Germany's top firms present investment push to revive economy Around 60 leading German companies pledged a major "Made for Germany" investment initiative on Monday, aiming to boost investor confidence in the country after two years of recession. 21/07/2025
Green News Portugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development Portugal has pledged stricter public access rules for a popular 45-kilometre stretch of its coastline amid concerns over rising housing prices and restricted beach access due to luxury resorts. 21/07/2025
Markets Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to speed up London listing, FT reports The e-commerce platform filed for a London IPO around a year and a half ago, but has been unable to secure regulatory approval, partly linked to its exposure to the Xinjiang region. 08/07/2025
Markets July's seasonal magic: European stocks' summer rally revealed European stocks historically shine in July, with the EURO STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 averaging strong gains and 70% win rates. French banks like BNP and Credit Agricole, along with luxury giants, show standout seasonal strength. 03/07/2025
Business Tech firms in Central and Eastern Europe chase the West’s progress The combined market capitalisation of the 100 largest tech companies in Central and Eastern Europe amounts to nearly $117 billion, according to the "Digital Champions CEE 2025" report, prepared by the Digital Poland Foundation. 03/07/2025
Economy Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank significant? The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing. 26/06/2025
Markets Oil prices rise despite fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel Markets rose slightly on news that the ceasefire appears to be holding, while oil prices also continued to climb. 25/06/2025
Partner content AIIB at 10: A decade of development and the road ahead Partner content presented by AIIB The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing. 24/06/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan expands pharma production with €1.2bn investment In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is rapidly scaling up its pharmaceutical sector with the launch of Tashkent Pharma Park — a €1.2 billion project uniting research, logistics, manufacturing and training. 24/06/2025
Markets The dollar sees a rebound after US strikes Iran, but can it continue? The greenback may rise further if Iran decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, while the value of safe-haven alternatives like the euro and the yen are predicted to slide. 23/06/2025
Business Marking a decade of development: What's next for the AIIB at 10? The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) kicks off its annual meeting on Tuesday in Beijing, but why is it important for Europe? 23/06/2025
Focus Uzbekistan secures €26bn in deals at Tashkent Investment Forum In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan hosted the Tashkent International Investment Forum, attracting 7,500 delegates and €26 billion in signed deals. The event highlighted new reforms, strategic partnerships, and major sectoral investments. 20/06/2025
Europe News European Investment Bank triples its financial commitment to defence With a new financial ceiling of €100 billion for 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to invest in defence, energy networks and technology. 20/06/2025
Markets European shares notch up slightly despite Iran-Israel crisis Israel and Iran continued to exchange airstrikes on Wednesday while the US moved fighter jets to the region. 18/06/2025
EU Decoded Will a new strategy improve European water management? One third of the EU is affected by water scarcity and with water pollution and high demand for water, more investment and innovation is needed. We look at the pros and cons of the proposals in the new European Water Resilience Strategy. 17/06/2025
The Europe Conversation European Commissioner Maria L Albuquerque advocates for investing in savings with risk In an interview with Euronews, Maria Luís Albuquerque, the European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Union of Savings and Investments, argued that consumers should invest in medium- and long-term financial products and advocates for the advantages of mergers in European banking. 12/06/2025
EU Decoded Is debt justified to increase defence investments? First it was vaccines, then gas and now the EU will make joint purchases of defence equipment. This latest emergency is due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prospect of less investment by the US in Europe's protection. Is the new financial instrument Security Action for Europe up to the challenge? 10/06/2025
Markets Chip designer Alphawave sees stock soar on Qualcomm takeover agreement The acquisition of the UK’s Alphawave by a US firm marks the latest loss for the London Stock Exchange. 09/06/2025
Markets Stablecoin bigwig Circle soars in debut on the New York Stock Exchange The major cryptocurrency issuer saw its value skyrocket after its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. 06/06/2025