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Revenues soar by €1bn at Amazon's Irish web services arm

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 01:05
Company operates several data hub facilities

Dublin on shortlist for upcoming Rotary International conventions worth €40m to city

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 00:00
Dublin’s rivals for the convention, which attracts visitors from up to 200 countries, include Barcelona, Cairo and New Delhi. 

US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick denies EU now has 'leverage'

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 16:45
'You can't listen to silly people making silly comments'

Irish gamers gear up for midweek midnight launch of Nintendo Switch 2

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 12:32
Nintendo predicting global sales of 15m - the first version of the Switch is believed to be the most popular gaming unit in Ireland

EU prepared to retaliate to Trump's steel and aluminum tariff hikes

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 10:08
Trump plans to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%

European Commission 'strongly regrets' US plan for new steel tariffs

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 02:26
Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%

Real Madrid is world's most valuable soccer team with Manchester United second

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 15:13
Real brought in €1bn in a single year after they posted a record $1.13bn (€1bn) in revenue for the 2023-24 season

Trump to increase steel tariffs from 25% to 50%

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 08:36
Increase takes effect on Wednesday

Homeless entrepreneur Sean builds babywear business inspired by daughter's eczema condition

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 01:00
Sean Fox now plans to move his online business to markets in Cork and Dublin

New boss at Dr Martens planning sales reboot

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 00:45
Shares in the firm have tumbled by more than 80% since it floated on London's stock market in early 2021.

Musk exits Trump administration but claims Doge 'just the beginning'

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 20:19
Tesla chief disrupted numerous government agencies but fell far short of the massive savings he promised

Trump accuses China of violating 'fast deal' on tariffs

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 15:42
US president says rival broke terms of Geneva agreement

Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new chief executive

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 11:17
Ms Melia will replace interim chief Kevin Sherry in July

Irish inflation remains steady in May at 1.4%

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 11:12
Inflation excluding energy and unprocessed food is estimated to have risen by 1.8% since May last year

Volkswagen in 'fair, constructive' talks with US on tariffs

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 10:08
Germany's carmakers, including Volkswagen, were reported to be in talks with Washington over a possible import deal

Economists warn ECB to avoid delaying last two rate cuts

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 08:17
Almost 30% of analysts say the ECB can hold just once before markets conclude rates are at a floor

Mixed views on flexibility rules as  workers say code is toothless

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 07:55
A year into the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act — workers have the right to request remote and hybrid work, employers have the right to refuse

First-time buyers fuel rise in mortgage approvals 

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 00:03
New BPFI data shows that first-time buyers made up more than 62% of total approvals in April, while mover purchasers accounted for 18%

Fake discounts and pressure tactics: How Shein has become the target of Ireland's consumer watchdog

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 20:00
The Chinese fast fashion brand is being targeted by consumer protection authorities across Europe, writes John Hearne

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:28
New appointees with Freenow, Chartered Accountants Ireland, Tesco, WTW, Bord Bia and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op

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