Business and Economy

Most Asian markets rise on hopes for bill to avert US shutdown

AFP - 12m ago

Meta tests 'Community Notes' to replace fact-checkers

AFP - 2h ago

Canada rallies against Russian 'aggression' as new US tone splits G7

AFP - 3h ago

EU parliament roiled by graft probe linked to China's Huawei

AFP - 5h ago

All eyes on Democrats as US barrels toward shutdown deadline

AFP - 6h ago

Trump threatens huge tariffs on European wine, spirits

AFP - 7h ago

Panama 'firm' on canal as US reportedly weighs options

AFP - 7h ago

Trump threatens huge tariffs on European wine, other alcohol

Mar 13 2025

Georgian designer Demna leaves Balenciaga for Gucci

Mar 13 2025

Brazil mine disaster trial ends with claimants hopeful of justice

Mar 13 2025

UK salvage teams board North Sea crash vessels

Mar 13 2025

Stock markets find little cheer as Trump targets champagne

Mar 13 2025

EU 'open for negotiations' after latest Trump tariff threat

Mar 13 2025

End of era as Donatella Versace gives up creative reins of Italian brand

Mar 13 2025

Sweden to hold talks on countering soaring food costs

Mar 13 2025

Germany's Merz urges MPs to back spending bonanza in fiery debate

Mar 13 2025

EU, US eye greater energy ties amid Trump frictions

Mar 13 2025

UK police extend North Sea crash captain's detention

Mar 13 2025

Donatella Versace to give up creative reins of brand after 28 years

Mar 13 2025

New corruption scandal roils EU parliament

Mar 13 2025

Rubio meets Canadian FM as Ukraine, trade war dominate G7

Mar 13 2025

Trump threatens 200% tariff on wine, champagne from France, other EU countries

Mar 13 2025

French lawmakers pressure government to seize Russian assets

Mar 13 2025

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan sign border deal to boost regional stability

Mar 13 2025

Belgium carries out raids in EU parliament corruption probe

Mar 13 2025

Stock markets diverge tracking global tensions

Mar 13 2025

Iraq says seeking alternatives to Iran gas

Mar 13 2025

Food app Deliveroo delivers first annual profit

Mar 13 2025

Stocks hit as trade worries overshadow upbeat US inflation

Mar 13 2025

Doubts over climate funding as donors squeeze aid

Mar 13 2025

Games industry still a hostile environment for many women

Mar 13 2025

Asian stocks hit as trade worries overshadow upbeat US inflation

Mar 13 2025

Couche-Tard bosses make case in Tokyo for 7-Eleven buyout

Mar 13 2025

Ukraine ceasefire bid, trade war to dominate as G7 diplomats meet

Mar 13 2025

Asian stocks wobble as US inflation fails to ease trade worries

Mar 13 2025

DeepSeek dims shine of AI stars

Mar 13 2025

Trump's Canada fixation: an expansionist dream

Mar 13 2025

Struggling Intel names industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as CEO

Mar 13 2025

Generative AI rivals racing to the future

Mar 13 2025

More wait for stranded astronauts after replacement crew delayed

Mar 13 2025

US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs

Mar 12 2025

'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch

Mar 12 2025

Stocks advance on US inflation slowing, Ukraine ceasefire plan

Mar 12 2025

Monopoly Go game maker Scopely to buy Pokemon Go team

Mar 12 2025

Steel at heart of new Trump trade war

Mar 12 2025

US consumer inflation cools slightly as tariff worries flare

Mar 12 2025

German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'

Mar 12 2025

S.Africa revised budget gets booed despite smaller tax hike

Mar 12 2025

Shares in Zara owner Inditex sink despite record profit

Mar 12 2025

Battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden

Mar 12 2025

China, EU vow countermeasures against sweeping US steel tariffs

Mar 12 2025

EU hits back hard at Trump tariffs to force dialogue

Mar 12 2025

Stocks diverge over Trump tariffs, Ukraine ceasefire plan

Mar 12 2025

Markets mixed as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty

Mar 12 2025

AI chatbot helps victims of digital sexual violence in Latin America

Mar 12 2025

Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty

Mar 12 2025

US tariffs of 25% on steel, aluminum imports take effect

Mar 12 2025

What to know about Manus, China's latest AI assistant

Mar 12 2025

Mongolia's children choke in toxic pollution

Mar 12 2025

UK makes manslaughter arrest of ship captain over North Sea crash

Mar 12 2025

Trump talks up Tesla in White House show of support for Musk

Mar 11 2025

Stock markets extend losses over US tariffs, recession fears

Mar 11 2025

US trades barbs with Canada as steel, aluminum tariffs loom

Mar 11 2025

Oil companies greet Trump return, muted on tariffs

Mar 11 2025

Italian defence firm Leonardo to boost capacity amid geopolitical risks

Mar 11 2025

Trump burnishes Tesla at White House in show of support for Musk

Mar 11 2025

Trump may rethink plans to double Canada steel, aluminum tariffs

Mar 11 2025

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike

Mar 11 2025

Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth

Mar 11 2025

UK makes manslaughter arrest over North Sea ship crash

Mar 11 2025

Ghana scraps IMF-linked 'nuisance' taxes

Mar 11 2025

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with massive new tariffs

Mar 11 2025

Trump says will buy a Tesla to show support for Musk

Mar 11 2025

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war

Mar 11 2025

French right-wing media's Russia tilt irks Elysee 

Mar 11 2025

Stock markets waver after sell-off over US recession fears

Mar 11 2025

Volkswagen to navigate another tricky year after 2024 profit plunge

Mar 11 2025

Ships blaze after North Sea crash, govt rules out foul play

Mar 11 2025

Chanel plays with proportions as Paris Fashion Week wraps up

Mar 11 2025

Stock markets mixed as Trump-fuelled economy fears weigh

Mar 11 2025

Ships blaze, spill feared after North Sea crash

Mar 11 2025

Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan replaces CEO

Mar 11 2025

Lego posts record profit, CEO shrugs off US tariff threat

Mar 11 2025

Volkswagen profits hit as high costs, China woes weigh

Mar 11 2025

Nigeria moves gingerly to tame Africa's biggest crypto market

Mar 11 2025

Ships still on fire after North Sea crash

Mar 11 2025

Most markets in retreat as Trump-fuelled economy fears build

Mar 11 2025

South Korea's Kia denies responsibility for anti-Musk ad

Mar 11 2025

Asian markets track Wall St lower as Trump-fuelled economy fears build

Mar 11 2025

Search ends for missing crew member after North Sea collision

Mar 11 2025

Asian markets track Wall St selloff as Trump-fuelled economy fears build

Mar 11 2025

Los Angeles wildfires cost Lloyd's of London $2.3 bn

Mar 11 2025

Russian oligarch's superyacht could be auctioned in US

Mar 10 2025

Stock markets plunge on US recession fears

Mar 10 2025

Trump's energy chief vows reversal of Biden climate policies

Mar 10 2025

One missing after cargo ship, tanker collide in North Sea

Mar 10 2025

Huge fire, more than 30 injured after North Sea ships crash

Mar 10 2025

Trump's Energy Secretary vows reversal of Biden climate policies

Mar 10 2025

Stock markets slump on US recession fears

Mar 10 2025

Huge fire, 32 injured after North Sea ships crash

Mar 10 2025

Stock markets slump on US economic fears

Mar 10 2025

UBS fined 75,000 euros in France for harassing two whistleblowers

Mar 10 2025

North Sea tanker and cargo ship collision injures 32

Mar 10 2025

Stock markets slump on US, China economic fears

Mar 10 2025

Former Ubisoft bosses on trial in France accused of sexual harassment

Mar 10 2025

Major fuel shortage hits black gold producer Niger

Mar 10 2025

Musk spat renews opposition in Italy to Starlink deal

Mar 10 2025