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EU business investment rate plunges to 11-year-low

It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend.

Business

New Gulf-Asia trade corridor in UAE-South Korea agreement

The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia.

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The Next African Frontier: Why Global Investors are Heading to Angola

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Vast coastline, untouched wilderness, a reform-driven government and a tourism sector that has barely got started. That is about to change.

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Social investment is the key to economic stability in Europe. Here’s why

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Turning off the news these days can feel like a necessary pause from the chaos we live in: A war in Europe and another on its doorstep, a political shift towards defence spending, as well as nationalism and protectionism, and the global order being torn apart.

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Business

Zara owner Amancio Ortega becomes the world's biggest property tycoon

With a fortune that places him among the richest people on the planet, the founder of Inditex reinforces his position in the real estate business worldwide.

Business

Venture capital hits $320mn as Central Asia's startup scene takes off

Fresh data from the Central Eurasia Venture Forum in Tashkent points to rising startup funding, AI investment and cross-border activity as governments move to improve access to capital and support market expansion.

Business

Foreign investment in Spain falls by 22% to lowest level since 2021

FDI in Spain fell by 21.8% in 2025 to €30.764 billion, its lowest level since 2021 despite the expected boost from European funds, according to official data.

Business Line

Accelerating the shift to electric and hybrid mobility

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

Uzbekistan is increasing the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles through both public and private initiatives, providing clearer signals to consumers and investors.

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Europe Needs a New Mindset and the Courage to Act

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Why Europe’s competitiveness depends on governance reform — and on investing in people and leadership: a conversation with PMI’s President for Europe, Massimo Andolina.

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US to pay TotalEnergies $1bn to abandon offshore wind project

Washington will refund a French energy giant to exit US offshore wind plans, fuelling criticism from environmental groups.

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Why Costa Rica’s economic model is attracting investment in uncertain times

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How Costa Rica built a resilient investment ecosystem combining stability, talent, renewable energy and precision manufacturing to attract global companies.

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Uber to roll out 50,000 Rivian robotaxis in Europe and North America

Uber will buy thousands of autonomous Rivian robotaxis and invest up to $1.25 billion (€1.1bn), aiming to launch a fleet of 50,000 vehicles by 2030.

Economy

ZEW index: German investor sentiment hits lowest level in a year

German investor morale has plunged to its lowest level in almost a year, with sentiment in the eurozone also deteriorating, as the Middle East conflict rattles European markets.

Earth News

Fossil fuel shocks strengthen Gulf investment in African renewables

Gulf oil money is flowing into African renewables – and the Iran war is only accelerating the trend.

Europe Today

Watch: EU returns to the discussions on being competitive

The EU's slice of the global wealth cake is getting smaller.To solve it, one option is to finally merge Europe's fragmented financial landscape into a unified market. Or, in plain English: instead of baking 27 separate cupcakes, Europe wants one giant cake.

Business

As bombs fall, gold prices rise — and Poland is taking notice

Geopolitical unrest is driving private investors away from virtual instruments and towards physical bars and coins — assets you can lock in a safe, carry in a suitcase or bury under the floorboards.