Business Line Business opportunities expanding for Dubai in Africa In this month's Business Line programme, we look at the Global Business Forum on Africa. In its fifth edition, the two-day event explores the challenges and opportunities associated with doing business in Africa with many companies looking to the continent as the next big investment frontier. 28/11/2019
the global conversation Climate crisis requires wartime-style mobilisation, says Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz In his new book “A Bit of Everything: Power, People, Profits and Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent”, Professor Stiglitz argues that capitalism needs to be transformed if it is to meet the challenge of creating a more equal society. 18/11/2019
Business EU release growth forecast - and it's a mixed bag On the one hand the European economy is in its seventh consecutive year of growth and every EU country is set to grow. But on the other hand in some cases, like in Italy, this growth is 0.1%. 07/11/2019
focus African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors. 07/08/2019
Business Europe’s economy is slowing down According to the preliminary Eurostat data Eurozone GDP grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the April-June period, down from 0.4% in the previous three months. 31/07/2019
United Kingdom Johnson's Scotland visit exposes divisions over Brexit, independence Despite a cash pledge to boost growth, the new prime minister's readiness for a no-deal Brexit is under fire in the pro-EU nation. 29/07/2019
View How Poland’s 'golden age' of economic growth is going unreported ǀ View Becoming the seventh largest economy in Europe after over 20 years of solid growth, Poland’s remarkable growth engine is not receiving the attention it deserves. 25/06/2019
brussels bureau Brussels Economic Forum 2019 looks at EU's global role Brussels Economic Forum 2019 looked at making the EU a global power, and Arancha González shared her thoughts with Euronews on how that could happen. 19/06/2019
world news Is it unfair for the ECB to use interest rates to compete with the US? A war of words has erupted between Donald Trump and Mario Draghi over Europe's efforts to boost its economy. Who's right? 19/06/2019
real economy Uncertainty and trade tensions slow down the global economy Whilst domestic factors are set to support the European economy, global uncertainties are weighing it down. 12/06/2019
real economy Innovation: Europe's road to growth In this episode, Real Economy takes a look at what Europe is doing to boost investment in innovative industries such artificial intelligence and robotics in order to foster growth. 03/04/2019
Business EU's largest economy shows steady growth Latest data shows the German economy in good shape despite the prospect of more trade tariffs and Brexit 24/08/2018
Spotlight Hong Kong: Driving growth in a leading global financial hub Hong Kong is a magnet for worldwide talent, where professional dreams come true 11/06/2018
economy Britain to face growth slowdown amidst Brexit fears Confederation of British Industry lowers 2018 growth forecast citing Brexit and heavy snowfall 08/06/2018
Italy World's powerful convene for Bilderberg meeting: What is it? Some 131 participants from 23 countries are gathering in Turin, Italy for the 66th edition of the Bilderberg Meetings. 07/06/2018
real economy Forecasting Europe's future Last year the euro area and the EU both grew at the fastest pace in a decade 03/04/2018
economy US sees stronger economic growth The economy increased at a solid 2.9 percent annual rate, a sharp upward revision that caps three straight quarters of healthy growth 28/03/2018
Spotlight Poland... a rising economic star? Spotlight travelled to Poland to see what's turning it from a fledgling to a fully-developed economic power and here to fight with the top dogs 13/03/2018
economy UK growth revised down as slow production hits According to official figures the UK economy expanded by less than previously thought in the last three months of 2017 22/02/2018
economy Economic forecast strong for Europe Eurozone economic growth is likely to slow slightly this year and next, from its fastest expansion in a decade last year. The UK is expected to decline much further though in the wake of Brexit 07/02/2018
economy World Bank sees more growth for the euro area in 2018 The economy in the euro area grew by 2.7 percent, more than the World Bank had expected. The ECB's stimulus measures are likely to continue leading to more growth in 2018 10/01/2018
economy European Central Bank keeps stimulus measures on track despite growth The European Central Bank raised growth and inflation forecasts for the euro area but stuck to its pledge to provide stimulus for as long as needed, predicting inflation would remain below target into 2020. 14/12/2017
economy Global economy grows in 2017 The global economy improved in 2017 and will reach an eight-year high next year according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. But needs private investment to sustain growth into 2019. 28/11/2017
economy UK economy: moderate growth but inflation remains high UK economy: Britain is on course for its longest fall in living standards since records began, with wages not returning to their pre-financial crisis levels until at least 2025 23/11/2017
Spotlight Warsaw a winner when it comes to attracting big business How is the Polish capital establishing itself as a hub in which to live and invest? 20/11/2017
View View: Japan’s lesson for Europe Japan has proved that population aging doesn’t need to rule out economic growth for countries that resist immigration, argues Daniel Gros 09/11/2017
