Govt mulls legal, policy reforms to boost public-private partnership projects
The government is considering amendments to existing laws, policies, and regulations to accelerate the execution of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects across key sectors, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division Ahad Cheema said on Tuesday. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the operational framework and strategy of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A), Cheema […]
European markets close higher, following Wall Street recovery
LONDON European stocks reversed earlier losses to end Wednesday’s session broadly higher, as regional shares followed their U.S. counterparts into positive territory. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was provisionally 0.25% higher after the closing bell, paring losses seen earlier in the session. The lackluster sentiment seen earlier in Europe followed similar moves in U.S. and Asia Pacific markets overnight, as […]
Global stock markets fall sharply over AI bubble fears
Global stock markets have fallen sharply amid concerns that a boom in valuations of artificial intelligence (AI) companies could be rapidly cooling. Markets in the US, Asia and Europe have fallen after bank bosses warned a serious stock market correction could lie ahead, after a run of record stock market highs led some companies to appear […]
6 Sips Away From Bliss: Portugal Wines
Portugal is having a shining moment in the world of wine, capturing attention for its balance of old-world charm and modern innovation. From the rugged slopes of the Douro Valley to the breezy coastlines of Vinho Verde, every region offers a unique sip of character and culture. Here are six reasons why Portugal is just […]
Local startup Kinis pilots new fall prevention tech product, develops wearable tracker
After initially launching with a focus on footwear, a local startup is onto its next generation of products with an aim to help people stay on their feet. Kinis.ai, which started in 2018 as a minimalist shoe company, is in the midst of piloting its BalancePro Exam, a tech application that uses an iPad camera […]
EU could admit new members 2030, says its foreign policy chief
The European Union could admit new members 2030, its foreign policy chief has said, as officials praised reform efforts frontrunners Montenegro and Albania, while criticising backsliding in Serbia and an even steeper democratic decline in Georgia. The verdicts came as the European Commission published its annual report cards on 10 countries that aspire to join the EU, […]
France Steps Up Tech & Policy Push Amid Market Recovery
France is navigating a significant moment in its economic, technological and societal trajectory. While the country’s markets are showing signs of recovery, policymakers and tech-leaders face mounting pressure to translate momentum into sustainable growth and inclusive change. Market & Economy France recently recorded a modest uptick in output, showing stronger than expected growth in the […]
