Focus Podlaskie aims to become an investment and innovation hub In partnership with Podlaskie Region From wood and construction to the agri-food sector, the Polish region of Podlaskie has ambitious plans to become a hub for international investment and innovation. 19/10/2023
Economy China announces billions in investments in developing countries Large investments announced at the Belt and Road Forum have raised concerns that poorer countries’ debt to China could rise further. 18/10/2023
Economy China's economy grew by 4.9% but its outlook is still gloomy The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.9% year on year in the third quarter, beating analysts’ forecasts but showing signs of slowing down. 18/10/2023
Economy EU offers Single Market access in exchange for Balkan reforms EU leaders have offered the Western Balkans access to the single market, contingent on swift reforms, marking a significant step towards integration while providing a huge economic incentive amidst the backdrop of Russia's Ukraine conflict. 17/10/2023
Green News Albania to power ‘hundreds of thousands’ of homes with solar energy The initiatives are important steps for a region where many areas remain reliant on fossil fuels. 11/10/2023
Markets Record outflow as investors are pulling out of renewables High-interest rates and inflation left the sector's share prices plummeting more than 30% in the past three months. 10/10/2023
Indonesia Euroviews. Indonesia is fast becoming a formidable presence on the global stage Amidst a global landscape riddled with rivalries, Indonesia continues to lead by example, advocating for nations to collaborate on pressing global issues — serving as a geopolitical and economic bridge, Arsjad Rasjid writes. 09/10/2023
Economy What Europe needs to be powered exclusively by renewables by 2030 The European energy system could free itself from imports of gas and oil to the tune of €2 trillion, claims a new study. 09/10/2023
Business FTX co-founder testifies against Sam Bankman-Fried in fraud case Bankman-Fried is standing trial for allegedly stealing billions of dollars from customers of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX. The case has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in US history. 06/10/2023
Economy IMF: Private sector needs to shoulder most of the climate investment burden Developing countries need $2 trillion in annual climate investments - IMF says the majority has to come from the private sector. 05/10/2023
Portugal Euroviews. Transforming knowledge into jobs: The Lisbon Unicorn Factory Lisbon’s journey from a city of tradition and history into a modern innovation hub is a compelling case of urban transformation, Carlos Moedas and Carlo Ratti write. 28/09/2023
Economy Households lost a record €6.6 trillion across the world in 2022 2022 was a “turning point” for global wealth, says German financial company Allianz in its latest Global Wealth Report. 28/09/2023
Markets Billions at stake: Property giant Evergrande is facing new crisis One of the world's biggest debt restructuring plans has been thrown into uncertainty raising fears of a major Chinese property crisis. 26/09/2023
Tech News Nvidia's dominance in AI chips detering investment in rival start-ups Record sales of AI chips has seen Nvidia become of the big fish of the Big Tech world. For semiconductor start-ups, it means investors are going cold. 11/09/2023
Economy Euroviews. Are small nations welcome at the EU's industrial policy table? It is not just about the money, it is about what each country — no matter its size — can bring to the table, Marius Stasiukaitis writes. 08/09/2023
Green News Should ‘super emitters’ be taxed for climate impact of their income? The richest 10% of US households responsible for 40% of the country’s emissions, a new study reveals. 19/08/2023
Travel News Italy suspends ‘golden visa’ scheme for Russians and Belarusians The European Commission recommended that EU nations suspend their investor visa programmes in March 2022. 10/08/2023
World News Microchip giant TSMC to open first ever European plant The complex will be based in the eastern German city of Dresden and is expected to be a project worth more than €10 billion. 08/08/2023
Destinations Want to move to the US? Golden visas offer a way in for the wealthy How to get a green card by investment and make your American dream a reality. 02/08/2023
Focus Why Uzbekistan is hoping gravity will help solve its irrigation issues In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan In the episode of Focus, we hear about the steps Uzbekistan is taking to modernise its irrigation system, as the country looks to improve water supply to its agriculture sector and slash carbon emissions. 27/07/2023