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BUSINESSAug 26Want to escape heatwaves? These are the best places to buy property in FranceClimate concerns are increasingly becoming a key factor when buying an apartment or house. Coastal areas and those at higher altitudes, thought to be better protected from extreme heat, are particularly attractive to potential buyers.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 25France , Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureFrance and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement to collaborate on a $7 billion theme park project near Paris. This represents a major international business and development endeavor.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 25France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near ParisFrance and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 25France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near ParisTheme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 25'Colossal' theme park project near Paris unveiled as Saudi Arabia's MBS visits FranceMohammed bin Salman's visit to France, which coincided with the first meeting of the French-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council on Monday, August 24, was marked by a series of commercial announcements and diplomatic considerations.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 24Ads arrive on ChatGPT in FranceStarting Monday, August 24, advertisers can pay to have their brands appear next to responses from OpenAI's AI assistant, as the company aims to diversify its revenue streams.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 22Want peace and quiet in France? These are the best places to buy propertyFor many people in France, the goal is to hear only the sounds of nature and to avoid being caught up in a tide of tourists. The good news is that in most areas where peace and quiet can still be found, real estate prices remain low.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 22'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'The Odyssey' give France's box office a boostThe two major summer hits have each already drawn over 6 million moviegoers, lifting forecasts for annual attendance.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 21France private sector contracts in August as services activity weakensSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 19Woman lawfully dismissed after working remotely from FranceA woman was legally dismissed from her job after working remotely from France. This case highlights issues related to remote work policies and employment law across borders.employeebenefits.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 17France enters literary season amid publishing industry crisisBack to school in France also means “rentrée littéraire”, the annual period when thousands of new books hit shelves across the country. For FRANCE 24, French bookseller Isabelle Claret Lemarchand, who runs a bookshop in London, discusses the style and trends of this year’s new releases, compares the French and British trends, and reflects on the challenges facing the publishing industry.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 14France inflation accelerates to 2.1% in JulyFrance's inflation rate increased to 2.1% in July. This data indicates an acceleration in consumer price growth within the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 5France’s services and composite PMIs improve in July, but miss estimatesFrance's services and composite PMIs showed improvement in July, though they did not meet initial estimates. This provides an update on the country's economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 3France tightens checks on foreign purchases of 'sensitive' firmsUntil now, the Economy Ministry had a say whenever a foreign company bought 25% or more of a French business; that threshold has now been cut to 10%.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 3France's factory PMI falls to 49.8 in July as production and new orders weakenFrance's factory PMI fell to 49.8 in July, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity. This decline is due to weakening production and new orders.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 2France CPI to rise 2 . 1 pct in JulyFrance's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to increase by 2.1 percent in July. This indicates an anticipated economic trend for the country in the upcoming month.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 31France’s Domaine Lafage buys local wine cooperativeFrance's Domaine Lafage has acquired a local wine cooperative, indicating a business transaction within the wine industry.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSJul 31France inflation quickens to 2.1% in July, topping forecastsFrance's inflation rate accelerated to 2.1% in July, surpassing economic forecasts. This indicates a stronger-than-expected rise in prices within the French economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 30Vande Bharat train fares lower than China, Japan and France, occupancy near 100%: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Express
BUSINESSJul 29Portugal: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit binding bids to buy TAPThe government is now expected to receive the report within 30 days and may ask investors to submit an improved final bid.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 29Recent statistics released in France distort true unemployment figuresThe number of people registered with the country's employment agency who had no employment increased by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2026, according to data released Tuesday. However, after adjusting for regulatory changes introduced in 2025, the figure actually showed a 0.2% decrease.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSJul 27Renault to face criminal trial in France over dieselgateThe automaker faces aggravated fraud charges over accusations that devices in its diesel cars were designed to cheat clean air laws.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSJul 24Why are France's top earners leaving and where are they going?France lost a net total of 800 millionaires in 2025. While this outflow represents a tiny fraction of its total wealthy population, a range of factors are prompting them to leave.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 23Afrique du Sud-France : pourquoi le Conseil d’affaires voulu par Macron est au point mortLancé en marge du G20 de Johannesburg, en 2025, par Emmanuel Macron et Paul Mashatile, le Conseil d’affaires franco-sud-africain peine à décoller. En cause, des modifications de listes imposées par le vice-président, de profonds désaccords et un manque d’intérêt.Jeune Afrique