Hanergy Chairman Li Hejun believes thin-film solar power, the zero-emissions renewable energy form that can revolutionize how China, the U.S., and everywhere else produces and consumes energy.

The European Central Bank (ECB) voted to leave rates unchanged today, as expected. The main borrowing rate remains at 0.05%, while the deposit rate stands at -0.2% and the marginal lending facility at 0.3%. ECB President Mario Draghi also gave details of the asset-backed securities purchase programme announced last month, saying that it could include Greek and Cypriot securities but refusing to give an estimate of its planned size.

There are so many things that affect food prices and the overall food supply chain. One element of the supply chain can be disrupted, and it can cause effects everywhere else.

Engaging in international money transfers involves more than just sending funds from one country to another. This process is influenced by the fluctuating nature of currency exchange rates, which can impact the overall cost and efficiency of your transactions, especially when using apps to send money from Canada to Nigeria, for example. Whether for personal or […]

Businessmen give their views on what they want to see in the forthcoming Budget, which is to be announced by Chancellor George Osborne on Wednesday 19th March, 2014.

The Coca-Cola Company, SABMiller plc and Gutsche Family Investments (majority shareholders in Coca-Cola Sabco) have agreed to combine the bottling operations of their non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages businesses in Southern and East Africa. The new bottler, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, will serve 12 high-growth countries accounting for approximately 40 per cent of all Coca-Cola beverage volumes in Africa.

Efficiency and speed in dealings and decisions have become essential for progress in this financial age. Another important innovation is the automation of mortgages, which is changing how you get a loan. An ever-increasing number of lenders are adopting automated systems, which in turn allows for faster approvals on mortgages, benefiting both the lender and […]

The global Smart Cities market—a solution to the rapid growth in migration to the world’s urban areas—is expected to grow from $654.57 billion in 2014 to $1,266.58 billion by 2019, at an estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate of 14.1% from 2014 to 2019, according to a new study.

When it comes to trading in financial markets, there are various instruments available to investors. Two of the most popular ones are stock trading and Contract for Difference (CFD) trading. Understanding the basic concepts of both is essential before making any decision.

Today is the 16th of June, which is National Freelancer’s Day and the Suffolk Building Society is offering guidance to freelancers about what actions they can take to help qualify for a mortgage. While freelancers may operate under different business structures, such as being a sole trader or a limited company, mortgage lenders tend to group everyone together under a ‘self employed’ banner.