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Qingdao – where ancient tradition meets business innovation

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Known as the ‘Pearl of the Yellow Sea’, the Chinese coastal city of Qingdao sits in a sweeping bay at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula.

Tech News

No bleach, no COVID parties: Spotify reveals its content rules

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said he didn't want the company to be a "content censor" after controversy over alleged COVID misinformation in its biggest podcast.

Italy

Italian business leaders hold video meeting with Vladimir Putin

The meeting came despite tensions over Ukraine, which have seen Western powers threaten sanctions against Russia in the event of an attack by Moscow.

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How Dubai’s business success stories are fuelling its startup ecosyste

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How Dubai’s business success stories – from Careem to Kitopia – are fuelling its start-up ecosystem by enticing entrepreneurs to launch ventures of their own.

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How Europe’s anti-Amazon start-up is changing our shopping habits

“We don't want to live in a world where we are on our sofa, we watch TV and we order on Amazon,” says Ankorstore co-founder and CEO Nicolas d’Audiffret.

France

Airbus cancels Qatar Airways order in escalating dispute

Airbus has cancelled a multi-billion euro order from Qatar Airways, escalating the dispute between the aircraft giant and one of its biggest customers.

Culture news

Microsoft buys company that makes Candy Crush and Call of Duty

The deal will make Microsoft one of the biggest game producers in the world, making them more competitive with tech giants like Meta in the creation of the metaverse

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Watch back: VinFuture prize outlines vision for a brighter future

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Watch the VinFuture Prize ceremony as it happened.

Work

Get paid the same for less work in UK four-day week trial

The six-month pilot scheme is recruiting companies to research the potential benefits of a shorter working week.

Work

Meta mandates booster shots for returning workers, delays reopening

All workers returning to office will have to present proof of their booster jabs, while the company closely monitors the Omicron variant situation, Meta said.

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How Dubai is helping to drive the business travel recovery

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Explore examines the efforts underway in Dubai to revitalise the travel sector in the wake of the pandemic.

Culture news

David Bowie's entire music catalogue sold for €220 million

`The late singer's estate have waged a deal with music publishing giants Warner Chappell to oversee Bowie's bulky catalogue of 29 albums.

Tech News

Is Apple really worth $3 trillion and what's its secret?

Investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.

Tech News

Hyundai, Kia expect auto sales jump in 2022 amid chip shortage

The companies sold 6.67 million vehicles in 2021, about 3.7 per cent less than their combined target, largely due to supply problems including the chip shortage.

Green News

Euroviews. How to avoid the greenwash trap in 2022 – 5 tips for businesses

"Glossing over these issues with a neatly packaged sustainability marketing campaign threatens the future of our planet."

World

Business Review of the year

There's been a climate of uncertainty that’s hurt the retail sector in particular. Businesses across the world will be hoping for a more stable operating environment in the year to come

The Exchange

Going through the roof: what does 2022 have in store for global property prices?

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The pandemic has transformed the global property market. In this episode of the Exchange, industry leaders offer their predictions for the $10 trillion sector in 2022.

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Hisense's European campaign ramps up efforts to boost the multinational's image overseas

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Central pillars of the company's international expansion include localised market research and increasing brand awareness.

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Visiting Bulgaria on business? Here's what you need to know

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If you're heading to Sofia for a conference or on a business trip, we've got you covered.

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Uzbekistan set for second stage of reforms

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As Uzbekistan prepares for the next stage of its reform programme, its leadership is says it will carry out a major restructuring of government, with some functions devolved to local authorities and others dispensed with altogether.