World Business
A business, also known as an enterprise or a firm, is an organization involved in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers.
Resumed talks raise hopes for China-US trade deal
BEIJING: Analysts have said they hope that China and the United States will iron out their differences and deliver a...
France, US in spat over future ‘Gafa’ tax on top tech firms
The French finance ministry has slammed a US call for an inquiry into France's "Gafa" Bill, which passed into law...
Sri Lanka leaves rates unchanged to support growth
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank left key interest rates unchanged on Thursday as expected, after cutting them in May to...
Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook’s crypto project
LONDON: Bitcoin dipped almost 8% on Thursday, extending losses the day after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell called for...
IBM closes $34b deal to buy Red Hat
WASHINGTON: International Business Machines Corp (IBM) said on Tuesday it has closed its $34-billion acquisition of software company Red Hat...
Irish business associations around the world
Join IrishCentral this July as we pay tribute to the #InternationalIrish who are breaking the mold, smashing glass ceilings, and...
Oil rises towards $65 as supply concerns outweigh trade dispute
LONDON: Oil rose towards $65 a barrel on Tuesday as OPEC supply cuts and Middle East tensions outweighed the US-China...
Deutsche Bank to slash 18,000 jobs by 2022
FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank said Sunday it would cut 18,000 jobs by 2022, as the former...
Europe needs to find candidate to head IMF
AIX-EN-PROVENCE / FRANCE: European finance ministers need to find a compromise candidate to replace Christine Lagarde as the head of...
South West Ireland and Midlands partner to boost economy
Companies from South West Ireland and the Midlands attend the UK launch of the Joining the Dots programme to promote...
African free trade zone expected from 2020
NIAMEY: A landmark African free trade zone due to be ceremonially launched at a summit in Niger this weekend is...
Samsung predicts 56pc drop in 2Q profit on weak chip market
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday its operating profit for the last quarter likely fell more than 56 per cent...
Oil prices rise after US crude stockpile drop
LONDON: Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after a steep fall in the previous session when OPEC and its allies’ decision...
Christine Lagarde’s ECB nomination thrusts IMF into early succession race
WASHINGTON: The nomination of Christine Lagarde as European Central Bank (ECB) president on Tuesday has thrust the International Monetary Fund...
UAE offers 100% foreign ownership in 122 economic activities
UAE made another historic announcement on Tuesday as it offered 100 per cent foreign ownership in 122 economic sectors. The...
Oil firms as OPEC poised to extend supply cut
LONDON: Oil prices were up as OPEC and its allies looked on track to extend supply cuts until at least...
Australia’s banks warn of business impact if NZ raises capital ratio
WELLINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - Australia’s top lenders said they would have to reduce their businesses in New Zealand or...
Kansai manufacturers aim to solve global issues with homegrown tech
TOKYO: In the Kansai region, where the Group of 20 summit meeting will be held, there are a large number...
Abraaj founder Arif Naqvi says US charges ‘politically motivated’
LONDON: Abraaj founder and Pakistani businessman Arif Naqvi has told a court here that over a dozen charges brought against...
‘Back on track’: Trump, Xi agree to resume trade talks
OSAKA: US President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with China were "back on track" after "excellent" talks Saturday with his...
