Category: Business

Vodafone Group has officially concluded the sale of its Italian operations to Swiss telecom giant Swisscom for €8 billion ($8.3 billion), as part of a wider restructuring effort across Europe. This transaction, finalized on Thursday, is a key element of Vodafone’s strategy to streamline its business and focus on high-growth areas. This follows the announcement […]

In the UK, apprenticeships and training schemes are often seen as a gateway to skilled careers, providing invaluable hands-on training for service trade professions as varied as plumbing, engineering, accounting and hairdressing. But for many trainees, the financial realities of these programmes are driving them into the informal economy. Recent research that we conducted with […]

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced on Thursday 2, Jan 2025 that it will impose restrictions on 28 U.S. entities, including prohibiting the export of dual-use items to these companies starting on the sameday (02/01/2025). The move is a response to concerns over national security and China’s broader strategic interests, adding to the escalating trade […]

The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Thursday that it is considering new regulations that could impose restrictions or outright bans on Chinese-made drones, citing concerns over national security. This potential move comes in the wake of a recent escalation in trade tensions, with China imposing its own restrictions on 28 U.S. companies. These developments highlight […]

One year after a door plug malfunctioned and blew off an Alaska Airlines jet mid-flight, Boeing has stated that it is “on track” with its efforts to improve its operations and ensure the safety of its aircraft. The incident, which raised significant safety concerns, has been a critical moment in the company’s ongoing struggle to […]

The global market for virtual event platforms is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating an increase from $12.4 billion in 2024 to $30.6 billion by 2030. This rapid expansion highlights the growing demand for digital solutions in hosting large-scale virtual and hybrid events across various industries. Market Drivers and Trends Several factors are contributing […]

At times this year, it seemed that Congress was going to give up its duty to protect our rights online—particularly when the Senate passed the dangerous Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by a large majority in July. But this legislation, which would chill protected speech and almost certainly result in privacy-invasive age verification requirements for […]

In recent years, major oil companies, such as Exxon Mobil and Shell and more recently Equinor, have signaled their intentions to scale back or exit Nigeria’s onshore oil operations. This move follows a combination of factors, including rising operational costs, environmental concerns, and shifting global priorities around energy. In response, Nigeria’s regulatory bodies have proposed […]

It’s an uncomfortable reality, but modern slavery is endemic in global supply chains. Statistics on the scale of this issue are becoming as well known as they are shocking. Estimates put the number of modern slavery victims at almost 50 million globally – including those in forced labour or living in forced marriages. Of these, […]

The German automotive sector enters 2025 at a critical juncture, grappling with a year of unprecedented challenges that threaten its future. In 2024, the industry faced significant setbacks, driven by lagging electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe and declining demand for traditional combustion-engine vehicles in China. With economic pressures mounting and market conditions evolving rapidly, […]