Keywords: Business


Kenya: Private Sector Activity Falls Back into Decline in August

The Kenyan private sector experienced another slowdown in August. According to the PMI index from Stanbic Bank Kenya, activity contracted for the first time in three months, hampered by rising raw material costs, cash flow tensions, and supply chain difficulties. PMI Drops Below Growth Threshold The......

Madrid business leaders join protest supporting Ceuta amid economic crisis

Business representatives in Madrid are expected to take part in a protest scheduled for September 2 in support of the private sector in Ceuta, amid the economic difficulties linked to the city's recent migration crisis. According to Spanish media reports, the Madrid Business Forum has announced......

Minth Group Chooses Tangier to Strengthen Its Automotive Production in Morocco

The Moroccan automotive industry continues to attract new international investments. The Chinese company Minth Group, specialized in manufacturing components for the automotive sector, has announced its intention to establish a new production base in Morocco.The future industrial site will be dedicated......

Dakhla: 616 New Businesses Established in the Region by the End of May 2026

The Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region continues its entrepreneurial momentum. According to data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property, 616 businesses were created in the first five months of 2026, with a clear predominance of commercial activities and sole proprietorships. An Ongoing......

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra: Over 5,700 New Businesses Established in Five Months

The entrepreneurial dynamic continues in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. By the end of May 2026, 5,712 new businesses were established there, according to the latest data published by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC).These new businesses consist of 4,614 legal entities......

India: Regulator Aims to Boost Institutional Investor Participation in Small Business IPOs

The Indian IPO market could undergo significant regulatory changes. The financial regulator is considering imposing certain requirements on small businesses that are currently applied to companies listed on the main market, including increased participation from institutional investors. The goal is to......

Porsche invests €1.25 billion in AI and sells MHP to TCS

The German car manufacturer Porsche is accelerating its digital transformation. The brand has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), valued at €1.25 billion, aimed at developing the use of artificial intelligence across various activities within the group.......

Jack Ma Invests $77 Million in Alibaba Amid Massive AI Bet

The founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, has just increased his stake in the Chinese tech giant with an investment of over 600 million Hong Kong dollars, approximately 76.5 million US dollars. These purchases, made over two consecutive sessions, come just days after a fundraising of 80 billion Hong Kong dollars......

Over 33,000 Business Leaders Left Without Activity in Six Months, A Warning Signal for the French Economy

The fragility of the French entrepreneurial fabric is increasing. In the first half of 2026, over 33,000 leaders lost their activity, marking an increase of nearly 7% in one year. Very small businesses account for most of the losses, but larger structures are also beginning to experience significant......