Investment stories
Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.
The French capital's stronger public backing and investment pipeline helped it finish just 0.2 points ahead of London in a new index.
The Finnish town stands to gain jobs and local spending as atNorth's FIN05 project brings a planned €2 billion investment and future expansion potential.
The relocation gives Kazakhstan a higher-profile platform to court investment and shape regional debate on connectivity, AI and telecoms policy.
Backed by more than 1,000 users and 75 schools, the startup is now chasing investors to turn its free tool into a paid business.
The Auckland fintech plans to double staff as the NZ$5 million funding commitment backs expansion in New Zealand's open banking market.
The investment bolsters a London payments group as Europe's push for home-grown payment rails gains momentum and its network reaches 30 million consumers.
UK defence groups are set to spend an average of £79 million next year as demand for air defence and drone tech rises.
Iwi and hapū face a narrow window to secure jobs, land rights and returns as New Zealand's power system shifts away from fossil fuels.
The consultancy will help the Sarawak state-owned airline align its visual identity, onboard sensory cues and passenger touchpoints as it expands regionally.
Overseas sales are now a key growth driver, but more than 70% of pre-revenue and pre-profit fintechs say fundraising remains difficult.
A survey of 500 financial decision-makers found cash flow pressures stopped 39% of UK B2B SMEs from pursuing growth last year.
The move will fund local hiring, university research and sports AI projects as the decentralised AI firm makes Singapore its global base over five years.
Only seven per cent of 1,414 applicants made Blue Earth's BE100 list, with winners set to share at least £100,000 each.
The hire comes as the AI software group expands its platform and looks to boost investment in customer-facing tools.
The broker plans to expand its platform and hire more staff after backing from Committed Capital and ACF Investors lifted fresh investment to GBP £5 million.
The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.
Britain's defence AI sector is drawing fresh capital as Applied AGI plans to hire engineers and expand computing capacity after a £3 million round.
Regional growth in Canterbury has lifted Canon's New Zealand revenue 17%, prompting a new Christchurch office and showroom for 30 staff.
Residents will be consulted before councillors decide whether selling the 4.96% stake could boost returns and trim debt costs.
