Economy Minister

Tensions Rise as Kuwait and LebanonClash Over Minister’s Comments

A diplomatic disagreement has unfolded between Kuwait and Lebanon, sparked by comments made by Lebanon's caretaker Economy Minister, Amin Salam.…

2 years ago

Germany’s half-a-trillion dollar energy bazooka may not be enough

Germany is bleeding cash to keep the lights on. Almost half a trillion dollars, and counting, since the Ukraine war…

3 years ago

Taiwan seeks to reassure on TSMC commitment to island despite U.S. investment

Taiwan's economy minister said on Wednesday that the island remains chipmaker TSMC's most important production base after the company announced…

3 years ago

Ukraine economy could grow by 15.5% in 2023 after deep fall – minister

Ukraine's economy should stabilise over the coming year and expand by as much as 15.5% in 2023, depending on military…

3 years ago

Analysis: Scalded by Russia, investment funds tread carefully in China

China, the only big economy promising a growth rebound this year, is again luring foreign investors. Yet the fear that…

3 years ago

EXCLUSIVE Germany to overhaul laws to allow energy bailouts – sources

Germany's government will have the power to take stakes in utilities and impose emergency levies on consumers under proposed legal…

3 years ago

Italy expects to sell Monte dei Paschi after restructuring

Rome expects to return Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS.MI) into private hands only after the bailed-out lender completes restructuring steps it…

4 years ago

Factbox: What happens if Russia turns off gas flows to Germany?

Russia's demand that some buyers pay for its gas in roubles has raised concerns in Germany, which relies on Russian…

4 years ago