Business

UAE-Kuwait Week kicks off to strengthen longstanding economic, cultural ties

UAE-Kuwait Week kicks off to strengthen longstanding economic, cultural ties

UAE-Kuwait Week promotes economic & cultural ties. Non-oil trade reached $13.6B, investments $5.44B. Agreements signed for growth, including double taxation avoidance.

Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash

Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash

Thames Water seeks court approval for £3B loan amid financial crisis. Nationalization looms if rejected. Company faces debts, regulation issues & potential appeal.

Asian markets tumble as Trump's tariff war escalates

Asian markets tumble as Trump's tariff war escalates

Asian stocks fell after Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, & China. Trade war fears strengthened the US dollar and weakened other currencies.

Trump tariffs bring more questions and fears for businesses

Trump tariffs bring more questions and fears for businesses

Trump imposed tariffs: 25% on Mexican/Canadian goods, 10% on some Chinese. Businesses fear major impact; some may close. Could cause recession.

Northamptonshire businesses reflect on five years since Brexit

Northamptonshire businesses reflect on five years since Brexit

Five years post-Brexit, Northamptonshire's Corby voted highest to leave. Two businesses had differing views. One logistics firm saw long-term benefits, while a toy supplier adapted after initial challenges.

Former Trafigura executive Mike Wainwright convicted in bribery case

Former Trafigura executive Mike Wainwright convicted in bribery case

Swiss court convicted Trafigura & exec for bribing Angola oil market. $148M fine, 32-month sentence. Company & exec appeal. Bribery network exposed.