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Irish Manufacturing Contracts In April – PMI

Irish manufacturing contracted in April at its fastest pace in nine months on sluggish demand and lack of incoming new work.

Bord Bia Launches 2024 International Trade Events Plan

Bord Bia has announced its international trade programme activity for 2024 which will include stops across China, the US and South East Asia.

EU Must Make Accelerating Permits A Priority, Says Business Group

The time it takes to secure permits is a barrier to investing in Europe, a survey by business lobby BusinessEurope has revealed.

Britain Delays Post-Brexit Border Checks On EU Goods Until 2024

The British government will delay imposing full post-Brexit import controls on goods from the European Union by a further three months, it said recently, p...

Europe In Danger Of Losing EV Battery Race: Court Of Auditors

Europe is in danger of losing the race to become a global battery powerhouse as access to raw materials remains a major roadblock along with rising costs a...

Coffee Traders Pin Hopes On Brazil For Robusta Beans As Prices Soar

Coffee traders scrambling to supply roasters with robusta beans are pinning their hopes on Brazil.

Mild Spell Leaves EU Grain Crops At Risk From Cold Snap

Unusually warm weather in Europe has stirred grain crops from winter dormancy.

Shell LNG Trading Provides Quarterly Boost Despite Output Drop

Shell has shortlisted four candidates to succeed chief executive Ben van Beurden who is preparing to step down next year after nearly a decade at the helm...