Economy

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Russia Misses Out On an Eastern Renaissance

Stagnation or unspectacular stability is a distant dream for Russia however, as its ongoing veer towards complete independence similarly veers the country towards an inevitable economic depression.

Pakistan and Iran Seek Trade Rejuvenation

Pakistan is in the final stages of negotiating a deal to increase its electricity imports from Iran tenfold, as part of a push to boost trade if sanctions relating to Iran’s nuclear programme are phased out.

UAE Ranked Number One Expat Destination in the World

According to a new report, Dubai attracts more working expatriates than any other country in the world.

European Millennials Lagging Behind Global Peers

According to the report, 18 – 34 year-olds are 1.6 times more likely to want to start a business than generation X and baby boomers. However, millennials from European countries show the lowest levels of entrepreneurial propensity.

Benoit Gruber: Top Tips for Cross-Continent Business

Benoit Gruber, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Sage Enterprise Market & Sage X3 offers his top tips for cross-continent business.

Cost of Living in UK Rises, Affects Young People

Young Britons have been hit hardest by the rise in cost of living, says a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

Germany to Adopt Minimum Wage

Germany has introduced a national minimum wage, which has been long resisted by conservatives who say it will make industries uncompetitive, but which is hoped will help the poor and stimulate demand.

European Corporate Earnings Set to Boom

European companies are set to see almost 18 percent growth in their second-quarter earnings, compared to the same period last year, new data has shown, CNBC news reports.

Europe’s Tech Sector Creates 30 $1 Billion-plus Businesses Since 2003

Europe has produced 30 technology companies worth more than $1 billion (£590m) since the millennium, according to research that explodes the myth that the region’s internet entrepreneurs lack vision and sell up too early;

UK Economy Shows Growth for Fifth Straight Quarter

For the fifth time in a row, Britain’s economy has expanded, although growth rates were still slightly lower than expected.