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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

The Kremlin hires private companies to attract foreign soldiers

Russia is escalating its search for new soldiers for the war by hiring private recruitment companies to attract foreign mercenaries through social media and AI-generated propaganda.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is Japan's AI Law Powerless Against Foreign Companies?

Japan's new AI law has been ineffective in addressing unauthorized uses of iconic characters like Son Goku and Doraemon by foreign tech firms.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Polish foreign minister says Ukrainian immigrants are more professionally active than Poles

Polish Foreign Minister Radosล‚aw Sikorski highlighted that Ukrainian immigrants in Poland demonstrate higher professional activity than native Poles, establishing over 120,000 companies since 2022.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

On 'Mission Japan', CM Yogi, which companies will he meet? See

CM Yogi has arrived in Japan from Singapore on his second foreign tour to strengthen the 'Brand UP' initiative through 'Mission Japan'.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should foreign companies get public money? Poles respond

A recent survey indicates that a significant portion of Polish citizens supports a local content policy that favors public funds being allocated primarily to Polish firms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump now plans to use licenses as weapons in trade war - 'I can do terrible things to countries'

Donald Trump is reportedly considering using licenses granted to foreign companies as a means to escalate his trade war following a Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Illegal Fishing: Foreign Companies Under Sanction Operate Under Argentine Flag in the EEZ

An investigation reveals that sanctioned foreign companies are operating under the guise of Argentine fishing vessels in the exclusive economic zone.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"The world's worst business" โ€“ cattle are being shipped out of Finland because meat companies do not pay enough

Finnish farmers are exporting live cattle to foreign buyers, driven by significantly higher prices offered abroad than at home.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

"Italy in line with Brussels", government urged by companies

Italyโ€™s foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, is cautious about countermeasures against new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, emphasizing the need for clarity on the legal and political consequences of a recent ruling before escalating tensions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Andrzej Krakowiak: "Produced in (Divided) Europe"

The article discusses a new European Commission initiative aimed at promoting local production in key industries to prevent foreign companies from benefiting from EU public contracts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Oil arrives in Cuba: Fuel will be for foreign companies... but resale is prohibited on the island

Cuban private companies are now importing fuel directly amidst US oil sanctions, but the government has prohibited resale to address energy shortages.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"They Will Come Like a Tsunami of Investment": Banco Base Notes Foreign Companies' Interest in Mexico

Banco Base highlights a significant interest from foreign companies to invest in Mexico despite current market volatility.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum asks Canada for mining companies to comply with environmental remediation

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico City, urged Canadian mining companies operating in Mexico to fulfill their environmental remediation obligations during a meeting with Canadian officials.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Natural gas from Venezuela, not oil, could be a big initial prize

Venezuela's vast oil reserves are overshadowed by the untapped potential of its natural gas fields, particularly off its eastern coast, which foreign companies are now keen to develop.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Czechs are buying companies abroad. Apart from Slovakia, says a member of the management of J&T Bank.

Czechs are increasingly investing in foreign companies, with a notable focus beyond just Slovakia, according to J&T Bank's management.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Oil: Libya Reopens its Doors to Foreign Companies, but Struggles to Attract Interest

For the first time in 17 years, Libya has awarded oil blocks to foreign companies, but the results have been disappointing in terms of participation.

Feb 15 โ€ข 03:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Exile Act: the bill that seeks to eliminate H1-B work visas granted to migrants in the U.S.

A new bill in the U.S. aims to eliminate the H1-B work visa program used by companies to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Courier companies will be able to obtain Authorized Economic Operator certification

The National Customs Service of Ecuador has begun the certification process for courier companies to become Authorized Economic Operators (OEA) as part of enhancing foreign trade operations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Siliล†a Discusses Latvia's Cooperation with Foreign Defense Sector Companies in Munich

Elizabete Siliล†a engaged in discussions regarding Latvia's defense collaboration with international firms, notably with Rheinmetall and a Czech company.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Tax Evasion Ring: Criminal Charges for 'Front Men'

Eleven individuals, including ten Greeks and one foreign national, face felony charges for their involvement in a tax evasion scheme using 'front men' to create companies, accumulate debts, and subsequently dissolve them to start new ones.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China charges former AstraZeneca executive โ€“ what it means for global pharmaceutical firms

China has formally charged former AstraZeneca executive Leon Wang with multiple offenses, highlighting pressures facing foreign pharmaceutical companies in a tightening regulatory environment.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Foreign oil majors win exploration licenses in Libya

Libya has awarded exploration licenses for five oil and gas blocks to major foreign energy companies as part of an effort to revitalize its energy sector.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Libya grants foreign oil companies exploration licences

Libya has awarded new oil exploration licenses to several foreign companies for the first time in 17 years, aiming to boost oil production amid ongoing political instability.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Companies Lack Workers and Bring Them in from the Philippines. Each Costs 85 Thousand

Czech companies are resorting to hiring workers from the Philippines due to local labor shortages, with each imported worker costing around 85,000 CZK.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Libya opens up to foreign oil companies

Libya is inviting foreign oil companies to begin oil exploration for the first time since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labour bill would stop โ€˜dodgy front companiesโ€™ making political donations

The Labour party in the UK is proposing a bill aimed at preventing shady front companies from making political donations and introducing measures to allow voter registration for 16-year-olds.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Libya grants foreign oil companies exploration licences

Libya has issued new oil exploration and production licences to foreign companies for the first time in 17 years, aiming to revitalize its oil sector and increase production significantly.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Libya awards new oil exploration licences to foreign firms

Libya has issued new oil exploration and production licenses to several foreign companies for the first time in 17 years, aiming to revitalize its oil industry amid ongoing political instability.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The value of the public digital euro

The European digital currency aims to reduce dependency on foreign companies.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Trump's strategy paves the way for new oil deals in OPEC, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean

Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy is reshaping the oil and gas market, facilitating new deals for major U.S. companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Argentine oil companies fill the void left by foreign giants

Argentine oil companies have stepped in to dominate the nationโ€™s oil and gas production as foreign giants scale back their investments.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Mandelson lobbying firm sought work with Russia and China state companies, Epstein emails show

Emails reveal that Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm sought opportunities with Russian and Chinese state companies after his ministerial tenure, showcasing the pursuit of lucrative foreign business.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

A new twist in the sale of Teboil's parent company

The sale of Lukoil, Teboil's parent company, is facing new developments with interest from at least two companies, including U.S. energy giant Chevron, despite Carlyle Group's initial agreement to buy its foreign operations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Lavrov Complains About the Situation with Russians in Venezuela

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed concerns over the situation of Russian companies in Venezuela, alleging U.S. directives influencing sanctions against them despite negotiations to end the Ukraine war.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Foreign investors value Spain's leisure sector but complain about taxes and regulation

A survey of over 750 foreign capital companies reveals the value their executives place on Spain's infrastructure network while expressing frustration with costs and bureaucracy.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

China prepares legal grounds for 'trade retaliation'...Risks increase for companies entering the local market

China is significantly restructuring its economic and trade laws this year, which may greatly impact the business environment for foreign companies operating in the country, with clear legal grounds established for trade sanctions.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Finance Minister Explains When Foreign Companies Must Issue Invoices in KSeF

The Polish Finance Minister has issued tax clarifications regarding when foreign companies are required to issue invoices in the KSeF system, amidst increasing inquiries from these firms about establishing a permanent place of business in Poland.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeriaโ€™s oil sector big enough for foreign, local firms โ€“ Lokpobiri

Nigeria's government asserts that its oil and gas sector can accommodate both foreign and local companies, emphasizing the importance of local content for industrial growth.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Pension companies had an investment return of over 200 billion last year

Danish pension and insurance companies reported an investment return of 225 billion kroner last year, driven primarily by foreign stocks and technology shares.

Feb 2 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

US oil companies going to Venezuela โ€“ Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that American oil companies are moving into Venezuela following the country's new initiatives to attract foreign investment in its energy sector, amidst ongoing political turmoil.

Jan 31 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

USA again extended the deadline for the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets

The USA has once again extended the deadline for negotiations on the sale of Russian oil giant Lukoil's foreign assets, now allowing companies until the end of February to prepare contracts.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

No equivalent: 70% of Russian firms cannot ditch Western software

Over 70% of Russian companies are still using foreign software despite government mandates for domestic alternatives, as indicated by a recent study.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Russia seizes foreign corporations' factories. A blow to Polish and Danish capital

The Russian dictator has confiscated the assets of two foreign companies, including one with Polish capital, handing them over to obscure Russian firms with undisclosed shareholders and management.

Jan 13 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In Georgia, only with mandatory insurance. 'Uninsured tourists burden hospitals'

The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that travel insurance, required for tourists, can be issued by Georgian or foreign insurance companies and must meet specific criteria.

Jan 13 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Belgium seizes another 482 million from the state company Enaire for non-payment of renewable premiums

Belgium has seized an additional 482 million from the state company Enaire due to unpaid renewable premiums, contrary to the European Commission's support for Spain's government against compensating foreign companies.

Jan 13 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Croatian students lack skills crucial for the near future

A new study reveals that many Croatian students wish to work from home for foreign companies, but their digital skills do not meet the job requirements needed for such roles.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Trump secures support from major oil companies for a $100 billion plan in Venezuela in exchange for security: 'They will recover their investments'

Donald Trump and global oil leaders at a White House summit outlined the next steps for the 'Venezuela operation' aimed at reviving the country's oil industry under U.S. control.

Jan 9 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Trump canceled a second attack on Venezuela

President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela following the country's cooperation, citing significant investment prospects from major oil companies.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does a foreign company have to issue invoices in KSeF? The finance minister is preparing explanations

A draft explanation from the Polish finance minister regarding whether foreign companies must issue invoices in the KSeF system has been published, inviting public comments until January 14.

Jan 8 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

BGK supports Polish companies expanding abroad

The article discusses how BGK is providing capital support to Polish companies looking to enter foreign markets.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:44 UTC

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