Italy and Pakistan forge bilateral trade alliance
Business ties between Rome and Islamabad continue to strengthen as the two nations look to capitalise on their respective talents
By Darren Parkin
A TRADE deal...
‘The Rock’ aims to give a solid foundation to crypto industry
Experts and investors are heading to Gibraltar for an international convention on DLT, blockchain and cryptocurrency
By HAL WILLIAMS
The tiny British enclave of Gibraltar has...
The business of war
THE American writer and humourist, PJ O’Rourke, spent the autumn of 1984 in Lebanon as the country’s civil war began to heat up. The...
Fast moves mean head start in high-paced fintech arena
A LONDON-based fintech start-up profiled in BV’s feature on the recent Gibfin conference, Lendo, is making headlines for its pioneering approach towards regulated cryptocurrency.
Forbes...
Boundary change plan revives controversy in Costa del Sol
Proposals to shift borders within Spain’s Marbella council area are raising land values – and eyebrows. BV’s man-on-the-ground JASON AGNEW has a sniff around.
MARBELLA,...
Schneider’s Persistence Pays Off As French Group Takes Control Of Aveva
After several attempts, UK-based Aveva finally gives up majority stake in FTSE software company, gifting shareholders a bonus pay day…
By Darren Parkin
FRENCH industrial giant...
That’s the spirit!
George Clooney isn’t just a pretty face. It turns out the Hollywood heartthrob is also a shrewd businessman…
By Darren Parkin
WHEN celebrated actor George Clooney...
Eco-frenzy or eco-friendly – the real cost of going green
Market expectations and tangible cost benefits are the new cornerstones of corporate sustainability goals. NAOMI SNELLING reports
Financial experts point out that as the global...
The Big Win: Singapore
The ‘Lion City’ is roaring again
By Tony Lennox
IN the heart of downtown Singapore, Raffles Hotel, a stately symbol of colonial splendour, sits in the...
Is Twitter falling off its perch?
Departure of Adam Bain may have left social media giant rudderless
By Darren Parkin
"MR. Bain will remain at Twitter in the coming weeks to assist...
