Banking for a Secure Future: Insights from Dovilė Grigienė, Head of Swedbank Lithuania...
Embracing Financial Discipline and Diversified Investments As the head of Swedbank Lithuania, Dovilė Grigienė is no stranger to the intricacies of finance. In an enlightening interview, she shares her personal strategies for investment and savings. An advocate for diversified investment portfolio, Grigienė stresses the importance of channeling a significant portion of one’s income towards investments
Strengthening Ties: France Emphasizes Industrial Cooperation in Economic Relations with Indonesia...
France is focusing on industrial cooperation as the foundation of its economic relations with Indonesia. The aim is to expand its business presence in the Southeast Asian nation, which is considered a key player in the region. French Ambassador to Indonesia, Fabien Penone, highlighted the importance of the industrial partnership between the two countries, noting
Vietnam Eyes Stronger Economic Ties with New York: A Paradigm Shift in Southeast Asian Relations...
Strengthening Bonds: Vietnam and New York Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính of Vietnam recently met with New York Mayor, Eric Adams, expressing a strong desire for increased cooperation between Vietnam and New York. This move is seen as a part of Vietnam’s commitment to ensuring the interests of US and New York investors in
The Controversy Surrounding Scotland's New Short-term Rental Regulations...
A New Licensing Scheme for Short-term Rentals As of October 1, the Scottish Government has introduced a new licensing scheme for short-term rentals, including platforms like Airbnb. This action was incited by a variety of issues, including disruptive “party flats” and the reduction of residential properties in city centers. The new regulations have, however, stirred
UK High Speed 2 Rail Project: A Crossroads of Investments and Expectations...
Clashes Over the High-Speed 2 Rail Project The High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project in the UK, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at connecting London, the Midlands, and the North of England, has become a source of dispute among the UK’s political leaders. The project, launched in 2015 with an initial budget of £55.7bn,