Economy

BMW, Vodafone, Ericsson urge EU to consider 5G car standard   BMW, Vodafone and Ericsson have said the European Commission should open the way for the use of 5G for internet-connected cars in a sector estimated...

Norse Group demonstrates the value of practical partnerships Author: Mike Britch, Managing Director, Norse Group   Joint ventures and collaborative projects can yield better end products and mutual benefits for all parties. In 2010, the International Civil Aviation...

Are you at risk of burnout? Why everyone needs a break from work Author: Angela Youngman   More and more CEOs risk burnout by overworking. We look at the causes, symptoms and how you can relax more... Are...

Google appeals against EU's €2.4bn fine over search engine results Daniel Boffey in Brussels   Brussels said tech giant abused dominance by manipulating search results to favour its own comparison shopping service. Google is appealing against the...

Kenya's ban on charcoal production affects millions   Extraction of wood to be used as fuel has contributed to deforestation in the east African country, forcing the government to ban production of charcoal. But, this has...

Body language can make or break business interactions Author: Kim Darrah   Humans have evolved to be attuned to the body language of those around them. Leaders often know how to use this to their advantage, but...

Walmart Looks to Scale Back in U.K. and Brazil, With an Eye on India By Sarah Nassauer in New York, Luciana Magalhães in São Paulo and Newley Purnell in New Delhi     Retailer in discussions to give up control of...

Facebook hits 2 billion users To increase penetration rates in developing nations, Facebook has rolled out pared-down versions of its apps that use less data, and it has been developing solar-powered drones to extend internet...

How to use ‘CEO magic’ when trying to advance your company What is CEO magic, and when can it be effective for your business? It’s a competitive bidding process and your company is up against four...

Financing Infrastructure with Value Capture: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly   President Trump’s infrastructure investment program was circulated recently. Page 24 of the program states that “value capture” financing will be required for any...