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New green bank can spur demand for low-carbon innovation
New green bank can spur demand for low-carbon innovation One can see the logic of giving away and installing 100,000 smart thermostats across the province, an initiative Environment…
Portugal is building a startup mega campus in Lisbon
Portugal is building a startup mega campus in Lisbon Last June I wrote about Portugal’s thriving scaleup ecosystem, which is growing twice as fast as the European average. Since…
Creation of agribusinesses and ‘agripreneurs’ key topics at AGRF
Creation of agribusinesses and ‘agripreneurs’ key topics at AGRF Experts and advocates pushed for the promotion of agriculture careers in Africa and more government-initiated investments at the…
The great Saudi sell-off: why bankers and lawyers are flocking to the Gulf
The great Saudi sell-off: why bankers and lawyers are flocking to the Gulf Don’t even think about getting the Sunday morning flight from Dubai to Riyadh. The same…
Oman plans $10.4bn for new housing units
Oman plans $10.4bn for new housing units Oman plans to invest $10.39bn into developing new housing units for expatriates to purchase. More than 5,000 homes will be…
Al Gore says climate’s best hope lies in cities and solar power
Al Gore says climate’s best hope lies in cities and solar power In the early 2000s Al Gore emerged from a devastating presidential election defeat with a new quest…
Top U.S. tech companies founded by immigrants are worth over $3 trillion
Top U.S. tech companies founded by immigrants are worth over $3 trillion A look at these companies’ current values and employee numbers. As the Trump Administration attempts to decrease…
Consumer Reports CEO: Coming to the U.S. was her biggest break
Consumer Reports CEO: Coming to the U.S. was her biggest break It was also her parents’ most painful decision. During the Cuban revolution, they left behind their family…
Europe seeks to set global trade rules after Trump steps back
Europe seeks to set global trade rules after Trump steps back If Donald Trump’s ditching of a U.S.-led trade alliance with Pacific Rim nations wasn’…
Canadian Economic Growth Will Be Fastest Among G7 This Year, IMF Says
Canadian Economic Growth Will Be Fastest Among G7 This Year, IMF Says The International Monetary Fund expects Canada to lead the G7 for economic growth this year. The IMF raised…