Category: Business

The exploits of the long-established spacefaring nations – particularly the US – may still dominate headlines, but countries as diverse as Zimbabwe, Honduras and Malta are signalling their intention to reap the benefits of space-related activities. These smaller states, and many more, are applying for membership of the UN body which helps to shape internationally […]

Their latest data shows that the outlook for international investment this year “is negative”, a sharp course correction from January, when “modest” growth seemed possible. The reasons for this range from trade tensions and tariffs whose main effect has been a “dramatic increase in investor uncertainty”, said UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan. She said that investment […]

Texas Instruments has announced a $60 billion investment to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.—the largest single investment in foundational chip production in the nation’s history. The plan includes the construction or expansion of seven fabrication plants across Texas and Utah, with key sites in Sherman, Richardson, and Lehi. The Sherman campus will receive […]

Eutelsat has signed a ten-year, €1 billion agreement with the French Ministry of Defence to provide priority access to its OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, marking a major step in France’s efforts to modernize its military communications infrastructure. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the deal, Eutelsat will: Strategic and European Defense Implications The […]

On Tuesday, Member States at UN Headquarters endorsed the finalized outcome document, known as the Compromiso de Sevilla (the Seville Commitment), following months of intensive intergovernmental negotiations. It is intended as the cornerstone of a renewed global framework for financing sustainable development, particularly amid a widening $4 trillion annual financing gap faced by developing countries. […]

Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has launched a fourth ‘Call4Startups’ as part of its ‘Runway to the Future Acceleration Program’. In this interview, Giorgia Marizza shares how the Runway to the Future acceleration program is structured and explains how startups can develop a […]

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has announced the commencement of the final phase of the State’s exit from its directed shareholding in AIB Group plc, marking a significant step in the Government’s plan to return Ireland’s banking sector to full private ownership. The exit will be executed through an accelerated bookbuild (ABB) transaction, a process […]

In a surprise announcement, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has resigned from his position, triggering a sharp decline in the company’s stock. Renault’s shares fell 6.9% by early afternoon in Paris, while Kering’s stock surged 9.6%, following reports that de Meo will take over as CEO of the struggling luxury conglomerate. Renault confirmed de […]

Amazon continues to solidify its position as the largest apparel and footwear retailer in the U.S., with estimated sales reaching $68 billion in 2023, according to Ike Boruchow, an equity analyst at Wells Fargo. This figure represents 13.2% of all apparel sales in the U.S. and an impressive 41.4% share of online apparel sales. Boruchow […]

JPMorgan strategists have issued a warning that a “fog of uncertainty” will weigh on global markets for the remainder of 2025, citing geopolitical tensions, unclear rate policies, and ongoing tariff impacts as key risk factors. Fabio Bassi, JPMorgan’s Head of Cross-Asset Strategy, stated that self-inflicted policy damage could push the U.S. economy closer to a […]