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Britons lead spending, but average tourist spend in Portugal falls

Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.

Business

Volkswagen investors back rapid overhaul to improve competitiveness

As Volkswagen continues to deal with tariff impact and rising competition from Chinese carmakers, taking drastic cost-cutting and strategy steps have become all the more crucial to maintain its market position.

Economy

Trump admin refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs

The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.

East-West Connect

How is Kazakhstan attracting manufacturing investment?

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value manufacturing as it looks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and expand value-added industries.

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Business

How Europeans are struggling to balance work and personal time

One in five EU workers say that they are contacted for work reasons beyond normal working hours many times a month, contributing significantly to always-on culture and adding considerable stress.

Business

British oil giant BP prepares to sell North Sea business

Amid higher windfall taxes and volatile global energy markets, BP's proposed sale could bring an end to around 60 years of North Sea production under the British energy giant’s ownership.

Focus

How economic growth is changing everyday life

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

A decade of economic reforms has reshaped investment, employment and finance in Uzbekistan. As growth continues, policymakers and international organisations are increasingly focused on whether its benefits are reaching businesses, workers and households.

Business

Microsoft posts record profit on AI growth but Meta disappoints

Microsoft reported record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating Azure growth, while Meta’s profit and margins were hit by severance costs and legal expenses.

Business

French wildfires affect 40,000 businesses as disruption spreads

Around 200,000 jobs are connected to businesses affected by the Gironde fires, while the region’s tourism industry and electricity network face mounting pressure.

Economy

French wildfires threaten defence sites and hit regional economy

The fires have forced evacuations and protective measures at strategically important aerospace and defence sites, while preventing thousands of businesses from operating normally.

Business

Qatar launches exchange to expand its role in global diamond trade

The new exchange combines trading, certification, vaulting and customs in one regulated ecosystem, aiming to attract international diamond businesses to Doha.

Business

What European entrepreneurs should know before becoming digital nomads

From taxes to finances and cybersecurity, these are some of the key factors to be aware of before embracing the digital nomad life.

Kazakhstan

China-Kazakhstan cooperation: A qualitative shift

Beijing and Astana just signed a cooperation plan until 2030. In it and in the accompanying business agreements, analysts found signs of moving beyond traditional trade, as Kazakhstan presented itself as a full-cycle economic hub rather than a raw-material supplier.

Business

Azerbaijan deepens ties with Germany beyond oil and gas

More than 250 German companies now operate in Azerbaijan, spanning manufacturing, logistics and construction.

Business

The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with war

The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.

Business

Germany's Delivery Hero backs €13 billion takeover by Uber

German food delivery giant Delivery Hero said it supports Uber's €13 billion takeover offer, which would significantly expand the US ride-hailing company's global food delivery network.