The UK’s scheduled departure from the EU has dented its popularity with sovereign wealth funds, according to Invesco. Natasha Turak reports.

France’s new president faces union opposition to his labour reforms. Natasha Turak reports.

After the euphoria of election dies down, French president Emmanuel Macron is likely to face a serious challenge from the unions when he tries to reform the labour law as promised. Natasha Turak reports.

The US administration’s newly introduced vetting system is likely to stall many visa applications as the more complicated guidelines will take longer to process. Erika Morphy reports.

The Conservative party failed to secure a majority in the House of Commons in June 8’s snap election. Lobby groups are pushing for a government to be formed ahead of imminent Brexit talks. Jacopo Dettoni reports.

Corporations defy recent figures with sunnier outlook for 2017. Natasha Turak reports.

Major US companies such as Microsoft and Google have aired their dismay at the Trump administration’s opt-out of the Paris Climate Agreement, reports Natasha Turak.

Egypt has passed a new investment law following two years of negotiations, in the hope of cutting red tape. Natasha Turak reports.

Cyber attack and natural disasters join supply chain failure as the leading three emerging risks for business in a resilience index produced by insurer FM Global. Natasha Turak reports.

India is abolishing the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and introducing a new clearing system for FDI proposals. N Chandra Mohan reports.