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China President Xi’s European charm offensive turns to trade and ‘fair competition’ as he meets with France’s Macron
China’s President Xi Jinping arrived at the French presidential palace on Monday for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus…
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins charm offensive in Europe amid growing uncertainty about future U.S. support for allies
Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a three-country trip to Europe on Sunday with the continent divided over how to deal with…
This headteacher is preparing ‘homebird’ Gen Z pupils for the world of work by bringing in a 12-hour school day, public speaking lessons and a smartphone ban
Gen Z workers came of age during the pandemic—and bosses say it shows. Employers frequently accuse their youngest recruits of…
Exclusive: Ikea is rolling out its third round of price cuts in a year across thousands of products as it eases shoppers’ inflation pain
Ikea is among the most recognized retail stores in the world—thanks to its much-loved serpentine stores and wide range of…
LVMH’s new path to people’s hearts (and pockets) is through sprawling real estate empires in New York, Paris and Miami
While it’s known for shiny bags, perfumes and apparel, the Bernard Arnault-owned company also wants skin in the game when…
‘Americans just work harder’ than Europeans, says CEO of Norway’s $1.6 trillion oil fund, because they have a higher ‘general level of ambition’
Norway’s ‘trillion-dollar-man’ believes America’s attitude towards failure is helping propel the nation ahead of its European counterparts—where workers may have…
Chinese medical devices are the latest goods to be targeted by the EU, following probes into China-made EVs, wind turbines and solar panels
The European Union launched an investigation into China’s procurement of medical devices, the latest in a spate of actions that…
90-year-old designer Giorgio Armani has kept his legacy alive—and independent. Now, he’s open to adapting: ‘I don’t feel I can rule anything out’
For decades, Giorgio Armani has been keen to keep a tight grip on his eponymous fashion company. But now, the…
The U.S. and China are leading the world in AI innovation–but the U.K. can punch above its weight. Here’s how
Eight years ago, I moved from Denmark to the U.K. because I believed London was the best city in Europe…
CVC Capital, the private equity giant behind Six Nations and LaLiga, plans to launch $1.3 billion IPO in Amsterdam after past delays
Luxembourg-based CVC Capital has long wanted to go public. But the private equity firm behind rugby’s Six Nations and soccer’s…