Economy
Economy · 27. May 2026
Tighter access to finance, uncertainty, and geopolitical turmoil shift focus from growth to cash flow protection.
Economy · 21. April 2026
Huge news has emerged from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) that will fundamentally change how businesses handle cross-border data.
Economy · 08. April 2026
Q1 2026 data reveals a complex yet resilient Irish economy. Despite global geopolitical and economic pressures, domestic business activity shows a defiant 14% year-on-year increase in new company registrations.
Economy · 19. March 2026
This report from Teikoku Databank evaluates the financial and social outcomes of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai through a comprehensive survey of over 1,000 Japanese firms.
Economy · 16. March 2026
Across the Middle East and Africa, businesses are under increasing pressure to verify counterparties faster while regulators demand deeper scrutiny.
Economy · 13. March 2026
A recent analysis by the Institute for SME Research (IfM) Bonn shows that the increase in digitalization in small and medium-sized enterprises continues. In particular, the use of AI applications and cloud computing is increasing.
Economy · 19. February 2026
In the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025), the Average payment Delay in Europe reached 12.28 days, representing a decrease of 0.43 days compared with Q3 2025.
Economy · 12. February 2026
Described as a "big bang" for digital trade, this free, open identification system is designed to plug critical gaps in the existing Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) programme by removing the financial and administrative barriers that often hinder smaller businesses.
Economy · 30. January 2026
Building a safe and reliable relationship with business partners is essential for long-term success. The ability to anticipate whether a customer, or potential customer will pay consistently, maintain strong creditworthiness, and demonstrate overall financial stability is critical.
Economy · 29. January 2026
Beyond tariffs, the real shift lies in clearer rules of origin, smoother customs processes, and greater regulatory coordination.