Australia business conditions, confidence bloom in July

National Australia Bank surveyed more than 400 firms to compile its index of business conditions which rose 1 point to +15 in July, triple its long-run average of +5. After lagging behind, the…

Amazon UK under fire for paying just £63m in business rates

The company was forced to disclose its bill by MPs this week.The property tax was paid on fulfilment centres, research and development centres, corporate offices, Amazon Lockers, delivery stations and its seven Whole…

A changing New York neighbourhood wonders how Amazon would fit

Like many long-time inhabitants, he worries how this once-sleepy enclave in Queens would absorb the up to 25,000 people the online retail giant may employ here as it expands outside its Seattle home…

China’s JD.com boss criticises ‘slackers’ as company makes cuts

Liu’s comments, which Chinese media said were posted on his personal WeChat feed on Friday, are the latest contribution to a growing discussion about work-life balance in the tech industry as the sector…

French luxury group LVMH partners with Epic Games

These tools, including Unreal Engine, Reality Capture, Twinmotion, and MetaHuman technology will help LVMH unlock significant growth opportunities. With a resolutely future facing spirit, LVMH and its Maisons have continually updated their offering…