Africa’s biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors

Posted October 18, 2026

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote opened his refinery to public ownership, seeking to raise $1.6 billion from retail investors across Africa in the continent’s biggest initial …

Canada tariffs hurt Michigan furniture business owner’s ability ‘to put food on the table’

Posted September 27, 2026

The owner of a Michigan furniture manufacturer said the White House’s new tariffs on Canadian imports hurt his business. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canad…

The tourism industry proposes alternative ways of visiting the French capital amid cycling boom

Posted September 13, 2026

Paris has transformed into a global cycling capital in recent years, and for international tourists this development offers a new way of seeing some of the city’s most famous sigh…

Indigenous food producer hopes Farm Bill will restore programs

Posted August 9, 2026

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their southwest Rhode Island farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging. Like many small food producers, the Spears ha…

Is the UK’s traditional fish and chip supper under threat?

Posted June 7, 2026

Britain’s traditional fish and chip supper is under pressure from rising fish prices and tighter catch limits, to the knock-on effects of global conflict and higher energy costs. …

Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple

Posted May 17, 2026

It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie Hatzenbuhler to raise more cattle—and that’s not a…

Business brains turn waste food into sought-after oil and fuel

Posted May 2, 2026

Korogocho is one of Nairobi’s busiest food markets, where there’s a never-ending supply of food waste. It could become an environmental problem, but a small company has turned it …

Flying taxis are on the horizon at Singapore Airshow

Posted March 7, 2026

In Singapore, the question being asked is not if there will be flying taxis, but when. They’re not taking off just yet, but flying taxis are taking center stage at Singapore’s …

African creators push for recognition of digital work as full-time careers

Posted February 28, 2026

Digital content makers from across Africa gathered at the African Creators Summit, calling for content creation to be recognized as full-time work rather than a side hustle. Under…

Move over, kids—adults fuel boost in toy market sales

Posted February 22, 2026

The UK toy market returns to growth for the first time in five years, but it’s adults buying toys for themselves who are helping fuel the boom. The so-called kidults have helped t…

Holiday shoppers weigh inflation impact as they plan for holiday gifts

Posted January 17, 2026

Holiday shoppers in Nashville said they felt the pressure of higher prices in 2025 as they looked to buy gifts for their friends and family for the festive period. At an outlet…

Coloradans find new careers as the state phases out coal

Posted January 11, 2026

The Cooper family knows how to work heavy machinery. The kids could run a hay baler by their early teens, and two of the three ran monster-sized drills at the coal mines along wit…

Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion, launching new era

Posted January 4, 2026

The Prada Group has closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof…

How Japan has become a launchpad for reviving global brands

Posted December 28, 2025

On a quiet street in one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods, a floral terrier mascot stands beneath a pastel signpost that reads “London,” forming part of the entrance to a Cath K…

Onboard bedrooms and luxury low-pressure cabins — inside the private jets at Dubai Airshow

Posted December 21, 2025

Private jets, commercial aircraft, and military planes were among more than two hundred aircraft showcased at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The event brought together manufacturers, ope…

The robot device that can control parents among must-have Christmas toys

Posted December 14, 2025

From Stitches to witches to a robot device that can “control” parents, the top 15 toys predicted to be most in demand in the U.K. this Christmas have finally been revealed. Con…

As consumers reject synthetic dyes, PepsiCo looks for new ways to keep the vivid color in Gatorade and other drinks

Posted November 2, 2025

At several laboratories at a PepsiCo campus in Valhalla, New York, 30 miles north of New York City, scientists are busy figuring out how to replace the company’s artificial food d…

Ford Motor Co. is moving its world headquarters for the 1st time in nearly 70 years

Posted October 12, 2025

Ford is moving its headquarters (HQ) for the first time in seven decades. The company’s current headquarters, colloquially called “The Glass House,” opened in 1956. The carmaker i…

NYC carriage driver says proposed ban is more about money, real estate, less about animal welfare

Posted September 20, 2025

For more than 150 years, horse-drawn carriages have been trotting through Manhattan’s Central Park, weathering the arrival of the automobile, years of criticism from animal rights…

Demand rises for Australian-produced chocolate

Posted August 30, 2025

Australia’s cocoa industry is poised for significant growth, driven by rising demand for high-quality, locally made chocolate. With global supplies under pressure, producers in Qu…

‘Wicked’ Care Bears, FurReal Maggie top holiday toy predictions; price increases likely as tariffs loom

Posted August 17, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, toy trends are emerging, but prices may be on the rise as tariffs loom, with some items already seeing slight increases. At the annual Sweet S…

In a country where alcohol is banned, Pakistan’s top brewery is betting on soft drinks

Posted August 3, 2025

A pungent fog of malt and yeastiness hangs over Murree Brewery, Pakistan’s biggest and oldest producer of alcoholic drinks. The company is an outlier in a country where alcohol…

How space is becoming a trillion-dollar marketplace

Posted August 2, 2025

The future of space is privatized. Exploring the solar system is now not just the preserve of government agencies—private companies are finding it’s a profitable place to do bu…

Greenland’s message to the world: Come visit

Posted July 26, 2025

Greenland’s tourism industry is expecting a boom this year following the launch of its first airline route between its capital, Nuuk, and the U.S. The mineral-rich Arctic islan…

Township mechanics in South Africa join together to turbocharge their small businesses

Posted July 19, 2025

Independent car mechanics in South Africa’s townships have long faced challenges accessing spare parts due to the buying power of large urban car repair chains. But now, a coop…

Walmart cake decorators see top hourly pay as business thrives during graduation season

Posted July 6, 2025

Inside a bakery at a New Jersey Walmart, Melissa Fernandez assembles and decorates cakes. “The Cupcake Bouquets are number one right now. It’s the biggest seller,…

Tourism bucks or cruise ship harms, the dilemma for Shetland Islands

Posted June 21, 2025

The beauty of the Scottish islands in the UK is world-renowned. The unspoiled nature of the islands is what draws many tourists here, but for some locals on Shetland, the sheer we…

Sleep like a sultan: Moroccan capital Rabat expands luxury tourism sector

Posted June 7, 2025

With its warm temperatures and intricate history, the Moroccan capital Rabat is seeing growth in its luxury tourism sector, with five new luxury hotel projects under construction.…

Independent US ski resorts get tech overhaul to futureproof their business

Posted April 27, 2025

Data and tech are helping ski resorts operate more efficiently. A New Hampshire mountain destination is using technology to analyze everything from how many ski runs its custom…

One small business navigates Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods

Posted April 6, 2025

At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is trying to navigate Trump’s on-again, and off-again tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. Szeliga, who operates three retail and who…

Mobile tech industry expected to generate $11 trillion for world economy

Posted March 30, 2025

Mobile technology is predicted to generate $11 trillion for the global economy by 2030, according to a new report. The analysis was released by the organizers of the Mobile World …

UK coins tested for quality in the ‘Trial of the Pyx’ ceremony

Posted March 16, 2025

A jury sat solemnly in a gilded hall in central London, presided over by a bewigged representative of the crown in flowing black robes, but there were no criminals in the dock. …

Bun run: Copenhageners run to the best cakes in town

Posted March 2, 2025

In Denmark, most seasons have a bread or cake associated with them, but no other season’s cakes have as much hype around them as those baked to mark the carnival tradition Fas…

Global tech stocks rattled by DeepSeek a new Chinese AI chatbot

Posted February 23, 2025

Huge U.S. technology companies that soared amid an artificial intelligence frenzy last year are getting pummeled after a little-talked-about Chinese startup demonstrated a chatbot…

Wealth of billionaires like Trump, Musk soared in 2024, report says during meeting in Davos

Posted February 15, 2025

Billionaires’ wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, while the number of the world’s poor has barely changed over the last quarter-century, a top anti-povert…

Welcome to Kenya’s private city that could offer a glimpse of country’s urban future

Posted February 8, 2025

A privately owned development outside the Kenyan capital is attracting residents and businesses with its strict rules and modern infrastructure. Turn into Tatu City on the outs…

Dancing in the street: Kenyan capital emerges as social media and content creation hub

Posted February 1, 2025

In Kenya, where white-collar jobs seem increasingly elusive, young people are turning to content creation and photography to make a living. Leveraging technology, many are tapp…

Grocery chains vied for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands

Posted December 15, 2024

Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers competed for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who haven’t recovered from recent f…

Christmas businesses count on customers to spend more on decor

Posted November 30, 2024

From eco-friendly, modular Christmas trees handmade in the UK to wreaths, baubles, and tree decorations, this year’s Christmas trends are a mix of traditional and contemporary sty…

Australian opal miners fear for industry as land converted to national park

Posted November 3, 2024

Opal miners in Queensland, Australia are concerned about the future of their industry as the land they source the gemstones from is being converted into a national park. The Qu…

Ballot measure takes aim at large-scale animal farms in California county

Posted October 27, 2024

In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, a battle is brewing over the future of the region’s animal farms. Residents in Sonoma …

Australia’s small town stores battle for survival in online shopping age

Posted October 26, 2024

For decades, Australia’s country towns have relied on independently owned general stores. But some are now at risk of disappearing because of increased competition and economic pr…

Will smart homes and AI appliances tempt consumers at Berlin tech show?

Posted October 6, 2024

Smart homes and AI-powered kitchen appliances were the hot topics at this year’s IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. But do consumers want to spend their hard-earned money…

Can stunning landscapes and adventures tempt Western tourists to visit Mongolia?

Posted September 14, 2024

Trekking through this breathtaking scenery on horseback—this is the experience of Mongolia that the country thinks will tempt Western tourists to pay it a visit. One of the peo…

Azerbaijan’s rising luxury tourism: golf courses, high-end shopping and five-star hotels

Posted September 1, 2024

For a long time, Azerbaijan has attracted tourists with its exotic culture. But now, a new type of luxury traveler is being drawn to the country, located on the border between Eas…

They expected an Olympic boon, but some Paris businesses experienced an Olympic tourism bust

Posted August 24, 2024

On a typical summer day, tourists flock to the historic Marais district of Paris, wandering through charming medieval lanes dotted with ultra-chic boutiques, gazing at stunning pr…

Ford refurbishes old train station, a former eyesore that had become a symbol of Detroit’s decline

Posted June 30, 2024

The once-blighted, monolithic Michigan Central train station was for decades a symbol of Detroit’s decline. It now has new life following a massive six-year, multimillion-dollar r…

Ghana firm tackles missed business with mobile internet

Posted June 15, 2024

Access to mobile internet is driving economic development in Africa but the cost of buying a phone is still a major obstacle for ordinary traders. 85% of the sub-Saharan region…

Immerse yourself in an entire digital amusement park in Saudi Arabia

Posted April 7, 2024

The House of Hype—a digitalized amusement park—is offering an immersive experience for visitors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Guests can navigate the park like a video game, unlocki…

Fruity fashion: Kenyan pineapple waste that used to be burnt made into shoes and bags

Posted March 10, 2024

Pineapples: beloved by chefs–and cocktail makers–all over the world for bringing a reliable tropical sweetness. Now, an innovative firm in Kenya is gaining fans by turning waste f…

Danish city tackles single-use trash with first-of-its-kind deposit scheme

Posted February 25, 2024

At a café in the Danish city Aarhus, the coffee is to be kept, but the cup? Well, you’ll have to give that back. Authorities in Denmark’s second-largest city are trialing a new…

Is a floating dairy farm a solution for climate change?

Posted January 7, 2024

The Floating Farm is one of the latest attempts to think outside the box when it comes to adapting to climate change. Mussel farms or attempts to grow kelp and other sea vegetatio…

Brewer Carlsberg opens attraction at site of first brewery, opened in 1847

Posted December 31, 2023

In an old corner of the Danish capital Copenhagen sits a piece of brewing history. Now, visitors can come here for what Carlsberg’s adverts have long called the “best poured be…

Diving into the world of ‘fine water’

Posted December 23, 2023

Workers inside a small plant ferry sleek glass bottles along a conveyor as they fill with the spring’s water. They place the finished product in cases and load them on trucks head…

Cans gone classy: tinned fish trend taking off

Posted December 16, 2023

Seafood in a can or rather tinned fish, as it has long been known in Europe, has evolved from tuna in water into endless possibilities, becoming one of the bigger foody trends to …

Barbies, flying dolls and Squishmallows expected to be Christmas best sellers

Posted December 10, 2023

With less than a few weeks to go, children are gearing up for Christmas with their wish lists. In the UK, the Toy Retailers Association unveiled its DreamToys top 20 toys for 2…

Adapting beer amid climate change

Posted December 9, 2023

Climate change is projected to cause declines in hop production in Europe of 4-18% by 2050, according to a study out recently in the journal Nature. Hops declines in Europe mean c…

Natural wine uncorks back to basics movement in the U.S.

Posted November 12, 2023

Natural wine – wine produced with minimal chemical intervention – is growing increasingly popular in the United States. But critics say the lack of defined st…

From Coke floats to Cronuts, going viral can have a lasting effect on small businesses

Posted November 5, 2023

The Lexington Candy Shop in New York City has served burgers, fries and shakes to hungry patrons for decades. Last remodeled in 1948, the diner is the definition of old-fashioned.…

Your food delivery driver? He’s the company’s co-founder

Posted August 6, 2023

Andy Fang is chief technology officer and a co-founder of DoorDash, the largest food delivery company in the US. Once a month, he gets into the shoes of the contractors the com…

Meta launches Threads as rival to Twitter

Posted August 5, 2023

Tens of millions of people have quickly signed up to Meta’s new app, Threads, as it aims to compete with Twitter. It’s a sign that users are looking for an alternative to the soci…

Can supply keep up with demand as aviation business booms?

Posted July 22, 2023

The aviation industry has bounced back after the pandemic halted air travel during the coronavirus lockdowns. Now aircraft manufacturers are struggling to produce enough jets to k…

App that helps blind ‘see’ gets ChatGPT-powered AI upgrade

Posted May 1, 2023

Jesper Holten was born three months prematurely, which caused damage to his retina leading to visual impairment. He’s now completely blind. When he’s alone and needs help in a …