From bikes to roast duck: The Irish businesses jumping at an incoming EU-Vietnam trade deal
Some see the agreement as a beacon of hope amid Brexit and the US-China trade war.
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E-scooter giant Lime has been on the charm offensive to get on Irish streets
The company is keen to launch scooter-sharing in Ireland but has no plans for bikes.
The latest VC funding figures give mixed signals with numbers down but seed deals on the rise
An Irish Venture Capital Association report shows a growth in early-stage deals in the face of a wider drop.
'Out of our control': How cross-border companies are trying to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
Some businesses close to the border have already changed their supply base in recent months.
The Brexit blues have hammered Irish service providers' confidence
AIB’s latest index shows the sector is growing, but at a slower pace than previous years.
'Nailing your colours to the mast': Ireland still has just one B Corp, with others in the wings
Getting the sustainable seal of approval can be difficult and many Irish companies don’t know what it entails.
WhatsApp is growing its Irish team that engages with law enforcement
Analysts are responsible for checking requests made by authorities like An Garda Síochána.
A 'distortion' in tax law has cost Ireland valuable business from conferences
Venues are at a ‘competitive disadvantage’ due to VAT rules, according to the industry.
Fraudsters are using real firms’ details to add 'an air of legitimacy' to financial service scams
The Central Bank recently issued warnings about unauthorised firms that “borrow” info.
The State could get a Brexit silver lining with an FDI boost, but not enough to offset the downside
Moody’s says Ireland’s economy is in good shape but faces risks with Brexit, trade wars and tax changes.
Ireland is lagging behind its European neighbours in devising an AI strategy
The EU attempted to align national plans this summer – but not everyone’s on track.
Your crash course in... Ireland's economic uncertainty
The economy is at risk of overheating, but Brexit could yet pour cold water on its expansion.
Irish exporters are facing a 'severe threat' as sterling slumps
Some businesses could already be suffering as the pound’s value drops on no-deal fears.
Fewer firms have gone bust so far this year - but the effect of Brexit is still unknown
Voluntary liquidation remains the most common avenue for struggling companies.
Here are some key dates for your Brexit calendar
Keep an eraser handy – some pundits already think Boris Johnson won’t pull it off till 2020.
Your crash course in... France's digital services tax and the impact on Ireland
The Macron government’s 3% levy has also drawn scorn from the Trump administration.
Free Now told the government 'night mayors' could make it easier for clubbers to get cabs
The company formerly called Mytaxi urged the Culture Minister to bring the concept to Dublin.
Irish retailers could have an opportunity to compete with British online shops thanks to Brexit
Industry experts weigh in on how SMEs can win back sales as tariffs and exports on UK goods loom.
Your crash course in... Ireland's exercise in damage limitation as it prepares for a no-deal Brexit
Amid political uncertainty in London, the State is bracing itself for the worst-case scenario.
Ireland's beef with Mercosur - how the deal is adding to the struggles of the Irish farmer
Beef farmers are worried that they could be a pawn in a bigger trade game.