Italy’s light touch on inheritance tax comes at a cost, economists say
Italy’s inheritance tax far below that of main partners Higher revenue could be used to help growth, analysts…
On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub
Google and miner want switch to renewables for island’s energy Data hub will be part of new cable…
Japanese tourist village battles to keep bears at bay
Item 1 of 7 A bear warning sign is displayed with autumn-colored leaves in the background at the…
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia’s bid to host COP31 seen boosting green energy leadership Climate change top priority for Australia’s Pacific neighbours…
China vows to boost consumption, better balance demand and supply
BEIJING, Nov 14 (Reuters) – China’s cabinet pledged on Friday to boost consumption by better aligning supply with…
S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction
Nov 14 (Reuters) – South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years…
Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump’s tariffs
Swiss machine maker lays off staff after US tariffs Pfiffner already struggling due to car industry woes Weak…
Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
Swiss government says US tariff rate to fall to 15% from 39% US trade chief Greer says Switzerland…
US, Japan share unorthodox anti-inflation tool – fiscal stimulus
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The United States and Japan are both employing a novel inflation-fighting tool:…
Japan’s wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of…
Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
BRUSSELS, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have…
US urges Europe to stick to oil and gas, not renewables
US companies secure deals to supply and drill for gas in Europe US energy secretary criticises global investment…