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In addition to this, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimates that the value of greenfield land in Europe will fall by 20% in 2023, despite increases on other continents. Despite this decline, executives surveyed remain optimistic, with 75% expecting Europe's attractiveness to improve over the next three years.72% of executives also plan to expand or set up operations in Europe within the next 12 months. Why has FDI declined in Europe?According to the EY report, over-regulation is currently seen as the biggest risk to FDI in Europe.Europe has led the way on new initiatives including carbon…

Staten Island (New York) will play in a consolation match against Hinsdale (Illinois) on Sunday in the 2024 Little League World Series. The game is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN and streamed on demand.WATCH: A live stream of the 2024 Little League World Series game between Staten Island and Illinois is available through offers from FuboTV (free trial), SlingTV (low introductory fee) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).Staten Island, NY vs. Hinsdale, ILLittle League World Series 2024Elimination GameDate and Time: Sunday, August 18th at 9am ETLocation: Lamade Stadium, Williamsport, PennsylvaniaTV Channel: ESPNLive Stream:…

WASHINGTON — Democrats set the stage this week for a convention filled with boasts about their most popular health care policy victories and lofty goals for the future. The four-day event in Chicago comes as former President Donald Trump steps up attacks on rising inflation, economic hardship and border policies under Biden. Republican candidates have not mentioned health care much in campaign speeches, but Democrats see it as an issue they can win over voters on, from reproductive rights to lower drug prices. Democratic presidential nominee Harris will speak on Thursday night, the same night Beyoncé is rumored to perform,…

Heaven Hill is the most awarded American whiskey maker at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.Photo illustration: Brad Jafe We spend a lot of time talking about the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and for good reason. Since its inception in 2000, the annual competition has grown in prestige and visibility to become one of the industry's biggest events throughout the year. Producers and brands that win “Best in Show” awards there often see their sales soar as a result. Despite it only taking place in April, we've only just now been able to exclusively report on the major winners…

Established hedge fund managers bought Broadcom shares in the second quarter. Artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiast Nvidia (NVDA 1.40% ) has been generating phenomenal returns for shareholders recently, with the chipmaker completing a 1-for-10 stock split in June, resetting its skyrocketing share price. Still, the hedge fund manager listed below reduced his Nvidia holdings in the second quarter and reinvested his profits into Broadcom ( AVGO -0.25% ), another semiconductor company that recently completed a 1-for-10 stock split. Israel Englander of Millennium Management sold 676,242 shares of Nvidia, reducing his holdings by 5%, and increased his holdings in Broadcom by 55%,…

A silent battle is being waged for control of seeds, the very foundation of our food supply. advertisementEurope has one of the most diverse seed industries in the world: in Germany, the Netherlands and France alone, hundreds of small breeders are creating new varieties of cereals, vegetables and legumes. They rely on decades of careful selection to improve desirable traits like yield, disease resistance and flavor, and adapt seeds to local environments through methods such as hybridization.Legions of plant breeders help maintain Europe's biodiversity and ensure our food supply is plentiful, but their work is under threat from the patent…

The Los Angeles Sparks (6-20) will look to Dearika Hamby (8th in the WNBA, 18.5 points per game) to take down A'ja Wilson (1st in the league, 27.1) and the Las Vegas Aces (16-9) in a game at Michelob Ultra Arena on Sunday, August 18, 2024. The game will kick off at 6 PM ET on NBA TV, FOX5 Vegas and the Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network. Aces vs Sparks predictions and odds Favorites: Aces (-16) Total: 169 Aces Moneyline: -1667 Sparks Moneyline: +900 Spread Prediction: Sparks Total Prediction: Under Moneyline Prediction: Aces Aces vs Sparks statistical rankings Aces…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition, the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), managed to secure key positions in more than 10 European Parliament committees following this year's European elections. Of the 20 parliamentary committees and four sub-committees, the ECR group has been allotted 13 posts, including three chairpersons and 10 vice-chairpersons. Seven of the committee posts, which deal with key issues like foreign affairs, security, the environment and public health, have been given to members of Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy party, up from one in the previous parliamentary term. Brothers of Italy's Carlo Fidanza told DW the party…

WNBA Betting Picks: Sunday, August 18 Released on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:39 pm Wondering how to bet on today's WNBA games? Look no further! Below you'll find computer predictions on how to bet on the spread and total for each game, along with information about each matchup. Subscribe to WNBA League Pass on Amazon Prime Video to get access to full season and offseason games, live, on-demand, and more. WNBA Picks of the Day – August 18th Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream Odds and Predictions Spread Pick: Sun (-7.5) Total Pick: Over (155.5) Prediction: Sun 82, Dream 74…

Welcome to Asia Week.Vietnam's new Communist Party leader To Lam is visiting China this week, while Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim is heading to India for his first official visit since becoming prime minister. Japan's foreign and defense ministers are also in India this week to meet.Thailand will release its quarterly GDP figures on Monday and hold a monetary policy meeting on Wednesday. Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile will report its latest results along with technology giant Baidu.X, Follow @NikkeiAsia for our latest Asia updates and more.MondayVietnam's new leader visits China Vietnam's newly appointed Communist Party secretary, Tho Lam, is due to visit…