Keywords: Business


Morocco ranks 19th globally among ai-ready outsourcing destinations

Morocco is strengthening its position on the global outsourcing map as artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes the international business services industry. The country has entered the Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index 2026, ranking 19th among 25 assessed destinations, with a score of 43.35......

Nicolas Arnould recognized among leading academic figures of 2026

Nicolas Arnould, dean and managing director of Rabat Business School at the International University of Rabat, has been recognized by the Trending 2026 platform for his contribution to higher education, academic innovation and the development of business education. With more than two decades of professional......

Alibaba Raises $10.2 Billion to Accelerate Its AI Strategy

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba takes a significant step in its strategy dedicated to artificial intelligence. The company announced its intention to issue new shares in Hong Kong for a total amount of HKD 80 billion, approximately USD 10.2 billion, to strengthen its technological capabilities in this......

US economy accelerates to strongest pace in more than four years

The U.S. economy gained momentum in August, with business activity expanding at its fastest pace in more than four years as stronger demand and improved corporate expectations supported hiring and overall economic growth. Preliminary data from S&P Global showed that the composite Purchasing Managers’......

New York manufacturing reaches strongest level since 2021 despite rising production costs

Manufacturing activity in New York strengthened significantly in August, reaching its highest level in several years as stronger demand and rising shipments supported the sector. The improvement came alongside growing pressure on companies from higher production costs. According to the Federal Reserve......

Volkswagen Aims to Finalize Its Strategic Partnership in India This Year

The Volkswagen Group aims to accelerate its development in the Indian automotive market by partnering with a local player. According to Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda, an alliance could be finalized by the end of 2026 to share risks, enhance the group's industrial capabilities, and improve competitiveness......

Artificial Intelligence: Christine Lagarde Urges Europe Not to Miss Its Second Digital Revolution

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, warns against the risk of Europe repeating the mistakes made during the first digital revolution with artificial intelligence. For her, the challenge is no longer just to develop cutting-edge technologies, but to enable European companies......

Tariffs: Trump Gives Canada Three Days to Finalize Trade Agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the evening of Tuesday, August 18, the temporary suspension of a 50% tariff that was set to hit some Canadian products starting Wednesday, August 19. This decision comes after last-minute negotiations with the government of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.......

New business creation declines in the EU as bankruptcies rise

Business activity across the European Union weakened during the second quarter of 2026, with the number of newly registered companies declining while corporate bankruptcies increased, according to the latest data from Eurostat. The number of new business registrations fell by 0.5% compared with the......