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How is China’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy impacting European businesses?

Shanghai, one of the world’s largest trading hubs, has been in lockdown since the end of March.

18/05/2022

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Arabian Travel Market 2022 opened its doors in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 opened its doors for The 29th edition in Dubai. The Middle East's largest travel and tourism exhibition brought together global decision-makers in the sector seeking out new growth horizons for the industry.

17/05/2022

Tech News

Musk may seek lower price for Twitter over platform's fake accounts

The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX founder has put his $44 billion (€42.05 billion) deal to buy Twitter on hold over the issue of fake accounts.

17/05/2022

Mobility

Uber cuts spending, reduces hiring as tech stocks lose their shine

The rideshare company's stock price has fallen over 43 per cent since it first went public in 2019.

10/05/2022

Tech News

Here's how IKEA plans to pivot to online shopping

The Swedish furniture maker says it's responding to customer demand for more home delivery.

09/05/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk’s wealthy friends try to rescue his Twitter bid

Elon Musk says he wants Twitter to become a beacon of free speech but his supporters and investors include a Saudi Prince and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund.

06/05/2022

Tech News

Musk eyes 'slight' Twitter fee for commercial and government users

"Some revenue is better than none!" Elon Musk wrote in a tweet.

04/05/2022

Tech News

Musk seeks to put in less money in new Twitter deal financing: sources

The billionaire CEO of Tesla is reportedly in talks with large investment firms about taking on more financing for his acquisition of Twitter, to tie up less of his own wealth.

03/05/2022

Travel News

Business travel is 'gone for good', say experts

Concerns about the environment, mental wellbeing and financial cost are all coming together to keep business travel at a lower level than pre-pandemic.

29/04/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk sold $4 billion in Tesla shares after agreeing Twitter deal

The world's richest man says "no further" sales planned after offloading portion of shares in electric vehicle maker.

29/04/2022

Tech News

Twitter reports rise in users amid Elon Musk takeover bid

Twitter’s overall revenue and advertising sales fell short of analyst estimates, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

28/04/2022

Tech News

Meta’s first quarter profits exceed expectations despite slow growth

Facebook parent Meta posted better than expected first quarter financial results following a bumpy year for the tech giant.

28/04/2022

Tech News

Chinese drone maker DJI stops sales in Russia and Ukraine

Its drones have found their way onto the battlefield in Ukraine, against the wishes of the Chinese manufacturer.

27/04/2022

Tech News

Explained: What could happen now Elon Musk is buying Twitter?

The Tesla CEO's bid to buy Twitter was accepted on Monday, possibly setting a number of changes in motion.

26/04/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk strikes a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion

The billionaire Tesla CEO says he doesn't think Twitter is living up to its potential as a free speech platform.

25/04/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk secures $46.5 billion funding for Twitter takeover

Musk has said Twitter needs to be transformed into a private company to become "the platform for free speech around the globe".

21/04/2022

Tech News

Supply chain snag: Europe’s wooden pallets hit by Ukraine war

The war and Western sanctions are making it harder for businesses to find the pallets they need to move their goods around - and the Russian army may be feeling the squeeze too.

17/04/2022

The Exchange

Art and crime - the dark side of the antiquities trade

In partnership with Media City

The global art and antiquities trade is a multi-billion dollar industry. But this market has also spurred illegal trade in stolen antiquities. In this episode, The Exchange explores the growing trade in stolen art and artefacts and asks what more can be done to prevent it.

13/04/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk sued by shareholders over delay in disclosing Twitter stake

The lawsuit accuses Elon Musk of delaying the disclosure of his stake in Twitter so he could buy more shares at lower prices.

13/04/2022

Tech News

Musk pushes Twitter Blue subscription service days after buying stake

Of course, it's not the only controversial suggestion he made using the platform.

10/04/2022