Business & Markets
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Portugal enters final talks with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa over TAP stake
Portugal's government will negotiate with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa over their binding offers for TAP. The sale could reach 49.9% of
Brazil's EU envoy rejects meat audit as trade row escalates
Brazil's EU ambassador says audits of its meat exports are unnecessary, rejecting Brussels' concerns over antibiotic use. The European Commi
Meet the NERDs: Young Europeans who've given up on retirement
Nearly half of UK Gen Zers don't engage with their pensions, and 12% have stopped saving altogether. The 'Never Ever Retiring Demographic' r
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs in record industry restructuring
Volkswagen will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030, about 15% of its global workforce, in the largest auto industry restructuring on record. The cuts
Azerbaijan's public-private push: new model for growth
Azerbaijan is turning to public-private partnerships to diversify its economy and attract foreign capital. Projects span renewable energy, d
Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in largest layoffs since pandemic
Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, in its biggest layoffs since the pandemic. The company aims to streamline managem
Africa's food systems forum: bridging capital gaps for agri-SMEs
At the Africa Food Systems Forum, experts highlight the gap between pledged billions and funding reaching local agri-SMEs. Meanwhile, Kinsha
Portugal's August car sales jump as EVs capture over a third of market
Portugal's new vehicle registrations jumped 11.3% in August, with 17,209 units sold. Electric cars accounted for 36.1% of the monthly market
China threatens retaliation over France's fast fashion levy
China has demanded France abandon its new levy on ultra-fast fashion, calling it discriminatory. Beijing warns of unspecified retaliation if
Why Gen Z may not be ready for the workplace, according to managers
Only 6% of managers believe young recruits are workplace-ready, despite 45% of Gen Zers feeling they have the necessary skills. A Hult study
US imposes 100% tariffs on drones to curb Chinese market dominance
The US has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on drones and drone parts, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturers. The move, signed by
US energy giants sign multibillion-dollar Venezuela deals amid sovereignty concerns
US energy firms signed multibillion-dollar deals with Venezuela, granting Washington control over a fifth of its oil reserves. Critics quest