Keywords: Strategy


Italy grants €100 million funding to Morocco for national water strategy support

Italy has approved a €100 million sovereign financing package for Morocco to support the implementation of its national water strategy, as part of Rome’s Mattei Plan aimed at strengthening economic and development partnerships with African countries. The funding, included in an Italian government......

Debenhams accelerates marketplace transformation as online retail recovery gathers pace

Debenhams is strengthening its position in the United Kingdom's online retail market as its marketplace-focused business model continues to deliver sustained growth, reinforcing confidence in the company's long-term transformation strategy. The retailer reported that positive trading conditions......

China’s submarine missile test signals growing confidence in Sea-absed nuclear deterrence

China's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test over the South Pacific is being viewed by defence analysts as a significant milestone in Beijing's efforts to strengthen the operational credibility of its sea-based nuclear deterrent. Beyond demonstrating missile performance, the exercise......

Reda Hilali: The Architect Behind Wafa Gestion's Rise in the MENA Region

In a sector where investor confidence is built on performance, strategic vision, and the ability to anticipate market changes, Reda Hilali has established himself as one of the key figures in asset management in Morocco and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. For the second consecutive year,......

Volkswagen rescue plan faces uncertainty after stakeholder talks end without concrete measures

Volkswagen's efforts to advance a broad restructuring plan remain clouded by uncertainty after high-level discussions with key stakeholders concluded without clear announcements on the company's proposed cost-cutting measures. A meeting of the German automaker's supervisory board ended late......

French presidential race: Robert Ménard urges Bruno Retailleau to distance himself from party critics

French political figures are already positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Robert Ménard, the mayor of Béziers, calling on Bruno Retailleau to break away from internal divisions within Les Républicains (LR) if he wants to build a credible national campaign. Speaking......

Ukraine turns to self-hosted AI models to secure control over critical digital systems

Ukraine plans to prioritise artificial intelligence systems that can operate independently on domestic infrastructure, as the country seeks greater control over digital tools used in government services, business operations and defence applications. A senior Ukrainian ministry official said Kyiv would......

HSBC reviews Turkey banking operations as part of global strategy to streamline business

HSBC has launched a strategic review of its retail and domestic corporate banking operations in Turkey, as the British banking group continues efforts to simplify its global structure and focus on markets where it sees stronger growth potential. The lender said on Tuesday that it is evaluating all options......

Australia–fiji defence treaty deepens pacific security alignment amid rising regional tensions

Australia and Fiji have signed a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening security cooperation in the South Pacific, marking a significant step in Canberra’s efforts to reinforce its strategic footprint in a region increasingly shaped by geopolitical competition. The treaty, named “Ocean......