Category: Economy
August 10, 2023
Economy
The luxury goods sector lifts European stocks while markets await the US CPI test
European stock markets rose on Thursday, bolstered by gains in luxury brands after China eased some pandemic-era restrictions, while the…
August 10, 2023
Economy
Do you have a “bullshit business”? Surprisingly, many employees think so (and they’re right).
A new study confirms that a large percentage of workers, especially salespeople and corporate workers, see their jobs as pointless.…
August 09, 2023
Economy
Dam bursting at a Norwegian power plant after a flood
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been able to contact the last Dutch people in Slovenia who could not be…
August 09, 2023
Economy
July was the hottest month on record, but it’s cold here. how is that possible?
In the Netherlands it has been mainly cold, wet and autumnal for weeks, while July has been the warmest month…
July 25, 2023
Economy
“The chances of a soft economic downturn are shrinking by the week.”
Economy•Jul 25 23 12:42•Modified Jul 25 ’23 14:29Author: Remy Cook It is still not clear whether the global economy will…
July 25, 2023
Economy
The Netherlands is a hub in global tax avoidance
The Zuidas in Amsterdam.Image by Raymond Rotting / De Volkskrant That’s what the Tax Justice Network, a London-based NGO that…
July 25, 2023
Economy
The Cambodian autocrat remains prime minister for five years after a sham election
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen may remain in power for another five years after a major “victory” in a mock…
July 24, 2023
Economy
Taco Bell wants to fund expansion in the Netherlands with an NPEX grant
Photo: ANP Fast food chain Taco Bell wants to expand the number of branches in the Netherlands. The franchisee now…
July 24, 2023
Economy
Is this the new face of summer? It can get annoying in some places
Greece has been hit by several wildfires this week, including those on the island of Rhodes. There, firefighters have been…
July 24, 2023
Economy
London signs the biggest trade deal since Brexit | Economy
British Trade Minister Kimi Badnoch signed the biggest trade deal for Britons since the country left the European Union on…