TIIF 2026: Germany turns to Uzbekistan as Berlin looks for growth, minerals and skilled workers in Central Asia
Germany is making one of its most visible business pushes into Uzbekistan in years as Berlin looks beyond its traditional European and Asian markets for new sources of growth, raw materials, industrial partnerships and skilled labour. At the fifth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum (TII»»»
Startup Wrap: More than $69m flows into MENA startups
RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued to attract fresh capital and strategic backing this week, with funding rounds, acquisitions and investments across sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, and logistics. UAE-based data and artificial intelligence company»»»
Mubadala backs a UK-Ireland power link that can support 380,000 homes
Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company has acquired $200 million of Equitix’s stake in Greenlink, a subsea electricity interconnector linking Great Britain with Ireland, in a deal that expands the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor’s presence in European energy infrastructure. Sign up for our daily business »»»
Over 4.2 million sqm of insulated panels produces by Isopan Est in 2025
In 2025, the Romanian sandwich panel market reached a total volume of over 13.1 million square meters, up approximately 15% compared to the previous year, with an estimated value of EUR 260 million. This growth was supported by investments in the logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors, parti»»»
Startup Wrap: MENA startup funding rises 202% to $454.7m in May
RIYADH: Startups in the Middle East and North Africa raised $454.7 million across 33 deals in May, a 202 percent monthly increase and a 76 percent annual rise as funding activity showed signs of recovery. The increase was largely driven by debt financing, which accounted for 66 percent of total cap»»»
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaire
BusinessUnited States of AmericaSpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaireMatt Ford | Mark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersSpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire»»»
Mercedes-Benz enters defence sector with anti-drone vehicle partnership
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with German startup Tytan Technologies to develop and produce vehicles designed to combat drones, becoming one of the latest European automakers to move towards the defence sector, News.ro reported. The agreement was signed at the ILA 2026 a»»»
Argentina plans to allow sale of 10,000 U.S. vehicles duty-free - UPI.com
Some companies already have begun to anticipate the Argentine government's tariff cut, with discounts being offered on the Ford Mustang, among other vehicles. File Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/EPA BUENOS AIRES, June 11 (UPI) -- Argentina is preparing to partially open its automotive market to vehicle»»»
Early Game Ventures invests EUR 1 million in AI-powered eCommerce infrastructure startup Naratix
Romanian startup Naratix has raised a EUR 1 million seed round from Early Game Ventures to accelerate growth and expand into new markets. The company develops AI-powered infrastructure that helps online retailers and marketplaces transform raw and incomplete product information into structured, sta»»»
Measuring the Importance of Streamlined Bidding Processes in Project Management
When it comes to project management, the early stages of a project often contain some of the most crucial moments. Decisions that are made from the offset define how the entire project is going to be carried out, so any wrong moves can have a detrimental effect and cause costly holdups later down t»»»
EU Focus on Militarization Could Leave It Uncompetitive and Unbalanced - Expert
An economic strategy focused mainly on militarization risks disrupting balanced regional development across Europe, Tiberio Graziani, chairman of Vision & Global Trends – International Institute for Global Analysis, tells Sputnik. "Historically, Europe's strength has rested on a combination of indu»»»
METIGLA invests €6.2 million in fully automated production lines
The new production capacity includes five completely new lines dedicated to the METIGLA EDGE rectangular rainwater drainage system, covering the entire process—from gutters and downspouts to accessories and fasteners. The lines were developed entirely by the in-house R&D team and are designed to pr»»»
OpenAI confidentially files for US IPO as AI boom drives investor frenzy
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, the company said on Monday, joining rivals such as Anthropic in a race towards public markets amid surging investor interest in artificial intelligence. The firm did not disclose terms or timing. ChatGPT maker OpenAI co»»»
German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble due to growing Chinese competition, weak demand and a c»»»