The Trump administration not only wants to radically reduce economic ties with China, it is pressuring others, including the EU, to follow suit. This should happen on Europe's terms.
Volatility and uncertainty are unavoidable. Reacting negatively and destroying wealth is not. We have the tools to thrive in a world in turmoil.
At the Wind Energy Europe conference last week, EirGrid joined European counterparts to launch a paper on what an interconnected North Seas grid could look like. The ambitious project faces many questions.
The US aircraft manufacturer is exactly the type of multinational the Trump administration claims to champion, but its trade policy is prompting warnings from customers from Ireland to China – not to mention Boeing's own supply chain.
Ireland’s start-up and scaling ecosystem has never been more vibrant but for founders, choosing the correct funding at the optimum time can often prove difficult. There are many options out there.
Patrick Dunne is an international expert on boards. In a wide-ranging interview, the author and experienced director talks about next-gen boards, the secrets to successful oversight and becoming a non-executive director.
Asked about the global turmoil triggered by Trump, Stripe co-founder John Collison had “nothing new to say”. This might be the wisest approach.
Visiting Ireland last month, UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese held a mirror up to the Irish State but also the media to reflect if it is reporting accurately on Gaza. The clear answer is no.
Tariffs are just one way Trump aims to undercut competitors of the US with climate free-riding, corporation tax policy and general rogue state behaviour all lined up to put pressure on Irish policymakers.
The move to stop the clock on CSRD and CSDDD reporting frustrates those companies that have made efforts to understand their non-financial risks – yet this remains business-critical.
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