Business

Why is bamboo used for scaffolding in Hong Kong? A construction expert explains

At least 44 people have died and more than 270 are missing after a major fire engulfed an apartment complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. The fire, which swept through multiple high-rise towers, is still burning. The exact cause of the blaze, which broke out just before 3pm local time on Wednesday, is still...

Gold prices cool after surging on rate cut cheer, Fed Chair speculation

Gold prices cool after surging on rate cut cheer, Fed Chair speculation by : Investing.com Source link

What will the budget mean for economic growth? Experts give their view

Since the election last year, the UK government has said economic growth is its top priority, as a way to improve living standards, cut NHS waiting lists and ease pressure on household finances. But with the Office for Budget Responsibility predicting growth this year to be a below-average 1.5%, it seems things haven’t gone entirely...

IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of US$88.327 million (SDR 69.40 million) to Malawi under the new Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility. Malawi is the first low-income country to make use of the Food Shock Window since it was adopted by the Executive Board last...

Techno

Digital Omnibus: A step forward, but Europe still needs its own tech stack

The post Digital Omnibus: A step forward, but Europe still needs its own tech stack appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Sebastiano Toffaletti on 2025-11-19 12:51:00 Source link #Digital #Omnibus #step #Europe #tech #stack

Ainhoa Urquiola joins DIGITAL SME

The post Ainhoa Urquiola joins DIGITAL SME appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Sofia Gottarelli on 2025-11-17 10:30:00 Source link #Ainhoa #Urquiola #joins #DIGITAL #SME

Cyber insurance for SMEs: The essentials

The post Cyber insurance for SMEs: The essentials appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : James Philpot on 2025-11-05 14:14:00 Source link #Cyber #insurance #SMEs #essentials

StandICT.eu 2029: Strengthening Europe’s Leadership in ICT Standards for a Sovereign and Inclusive Digital Future

The post StandICT.eu 2029: Strengthening Europe’s Leadership in ICT Standards for a Sovereign and Inclusive Digital Future appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Gabriele Casalini on 2025-11-03 13:31:00 Source link #StandICT.eu #Strengthening #Europes #Leadership #ICT #Standards #Sovereign #Inclusive #Digital #Future

Economy

THE GETAWAY

On 29th November 2023, shareholders of United Investments Limited (UIL) will be called upon to ratify a decision of the Board redefining the course of the group and its people. From shareholders, middlemen  to regulators, they all seem to have found a convenient corner in this looping circle. The story of UIL is an absolute...

Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the IBEC conference.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 30 Sep 2022 “Harvesting the fruits of the digital age” Introduction Dia dhuit, It’s a great pleasure to be here in Dublin – an old Viking city. Tomorrow is the first day of… by : European Commission on 2022-09-30 12:30:07 Source link #Keynote #speech #EVP #Vestager #IBEC #conference

State aid: Commission approves aid to support the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, several support measures in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. by : European Commission on 2022-10-01 06:54:08 Source link #State #aid #Commission #approves #aid #support #resolution #Polish #Getin #Noble #Bank #S.A

World

Asian stocks rise; U.S. job market fears; Bitcoin climbs – what’s moving markets

Asian stocks rise; U.S. job market fears; Bitcoin climbs – what’s moving markets by : Investing.com Source link

New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up

New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up by : Reuters Source link