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Expo 2020 Dubai finally opens as the UAE turns 50

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Expo 2020 Dubai has finally opened but whilst the UAE turns 50 and the nation unveils economic initiatives, the UK struggles to cope with HGV drivers and fuel shortages.

Health news

Why is Snoop Dogg betting big on Europe’s cannabis scene?

The rapper is the co-founder of Casa Verde, a VC fund based in Los Angeles that focuses on the cannabis industry.

Mobility

Tesla will move its HQ to Texas, Musk announces

Company CEO Elon Musk has had a fractious relationship with Californian authorities, with disagreements over COVID safety rules leading Tesla to sue a county health department.

Culture news

Tina Turner sells rights to back catalogue for reported €43 million

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll has struck a deal with German music publisher BMG for an estimated €43 million. She joins a growing list of stars looking to cash in on their catalogues.

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Tech News

German carmaker Opel puts brakes on production amid microchip shortage

Daimler, BMW, and Volkswagen have also experienced trouble getting the semiconductor chips they need to produce their cars.

Europe News

Ireland agrees to set historical minimum corporate tax rate

Ireland has agreed to adopt a 15% minimum corporate tax rate after several months of negotiations with the OECD.

France

Bernard Tapie: Scandal-ridden French tycoon and ex-minister dies at 78

The flamboyant ex-minister and ex-owner of Olympique Marseille built a sporting and media empire but was known for a string of scandals and legal problems.

Living

This small change to period products could save 11 tonnes of plastic

Major period product brands are finally going plastic-free after pressure from this environmental activist.

Culture news

'There really isn't much left': Burgundy harvests tiny yield in 2021

"We had the big frosts around April 7: down to minus 8 degrees. The vines finally recovered but we had a big hail on June 21, which destroyed all our hopes in 15 minutes," says one winemaker.

Tech News

Why French start-ups had a record year despite COVID

Only 11 per cent of CEOs for French start-ups were women, a new report by EY shows.

My Europe Series

Ukraine is hoping to win big after liberalising its gambling market

Casinos, slot machines and internet betting were banned in Ukraine after a deadly fire at a gaming hall in 2009. More than a decade later, Kyiv is betting big on opening up the market once more.

China

Evergrande to pay interest on small part of €250 billion debts

Traders are anxiously waiting to see if Beijing will rescue the private group if Evergrande and lenders can’t agree on how to handle its debts.

Green News

Can the US and China cooperate on climate change ahead of COP26?

Relations between the two countries are tense, but there's hope that environmental issues may bring them together.

Focus

Foreign investors look towards Uzbekistan as its tech sector blossoms

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In recent years, Uzbekistan has launched various reforms in order to liberalise the economy. The Tech sector is one of its fastest-growing sectors and local start-ups are attracting foreign investors. They plan to expand. Take a look at some of the success stories.

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Uzbekistan sets out an ambitious road map to becoming a key start-up hub

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In a major national event held physically in Tashkent and virtually across the country on August 20, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev talked to around 10,000 entrepreneurs, addressing concerns and laying out plans for a root and branch reform of business and tax regulations.

Tech News

Here's how EA is making gaming more inclusive of disabilities

EA said it would no longer sue developers for using five accessibility innovations it patented, effectively making them free to use.

Tech News

OnlyFans website to ban 'sexually explicit' content

The ban will start Oct. 1 and is the result of requests from banking partners and companies that handle financial transactions, a spokesperson said.

Business

DRC: a new narrative emerges

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There is a breath of fresh air in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After not receiving any significant foreign economic support for over nine years, the country has just finalised a new economic programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Business Planet

Opportunities on the horizon: the platform promoting Europe's best innovation and research

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Ireland to take a look at an online hub that’s creating new investment opportunities for EU backed research and innovation.

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The second Qingdao Multinationals Summit brings together industry leaders from around the world

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Held under the gleaming and sinuous curves of China Railway Qingdao Expo City, this year’s Multinationals Summit exceeded all expectations, with 10,000 people attending online and in person.