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A new study revealing that chief executives' pay has soared by 10% over the past year has sparked outrage.
Discover exciting way forward of IT systems at festival
The Intelligent Systems Summit & Science Festival starts today at The Venue in Londonderry.
Free seminar to help boost sales and profits
As part of its launch, Business Coaching Northern Ireland – in conjunction with the Centre for SME Development, Ulster Business School, University of Ulster – is inviting all business owners and leaders to attend a free business seminar this evening, in the Conor Lecture Theatre, University of Ulster, York Street, Belfast, at 5.30pm.
Petrofac investors question $1.5m bill for private jet
Oil services company Petrofac spent $1.5m (£1m) on its boss's private jet and a further $189,000 on "client entertainment" provided by one of its own executives' businesses last year, The Independent revealed.
KFC franchise gets a taste for investment
HERBEL is a large family-owned company, headquartered in Belfast, combining significant interests in property investment and development along with extensive retail fast food operations as part of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise.
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* £100m - the value of exports from Northern Ireland to China annually
A difficult climb, but the view's spectacular
China represents a huge export opportunity for Northern Ireland businesses. The current annual value of exports has recently increased very significantly to more than £110m but the potential value is much greater.
Venture will enhance university's reputation
Queen's University is seeking to establish a China Queen's College (CQC) in partnership with the China Medical University, in Shenyang, one of China's top ranked universities for Health Sciences.
Investors behind The Fall offer £2.25m to start-up media firms
START-UP companies involved in media and creative industries will have a chance to grab a portion of a £2.25m investment pot pledged by a London-based venture capital fund.
House prices are set to stabilise amid sales lift
HOUSE prices in Northern Ireland are expected to stabilise over the next few months as the number of sales goes up, a survey said today.
Firms to learn about aerospace initiative
Firms involved in the aerospace sector will today gather to learn about the work of the joint Government and industry initiative – the Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP).
Sainsbury's store gets green light but Asda suffers setback
Planning permission has been granted for a Sainsbury's store in Dundonald – but turned down for an Asda site in Newtownards.
Osborne to announce sale of government's Lloyds shares
Chancellor George Osborne is preparing to use a keynote speech to the City to signal a sale in shares of taxpayer-backed Lloyds Banking Group, it has emerged.
Playing a major role in boosting our economy
NORTHERN Ireland natives working at a high level on the epic HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones have said that the time has never been better for people to get a job in the creative industries.
Seeds of recovery faint but visible in Northern Ireland economy
For the past three months, the early signs of an upturn in the economy have been emerging.
Invest NI defends record in bringing jobs to north west
Invest NI has created more jobs in the north west through inward investment in 2012-13 than at any time in the last five years, the agency has said.
Sunshine a ray of light to retailers as sales boom
Good weather has given the local economy an unexpected boost, with shoppers delving deep into their pockets for summer gear.
Could a boy from Brazil bring jobs here?
The head of a Brazilian outsourcing firm with 17,000 employees worldwide has said he could open a centre in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland economy: Gloomy outlook is brightening at last
Northern Ireland's economy is operating at output levels comparable to 10 years ago but seems to be stablising, according to a local economist.
Poll puts us 42nd in the world for competitive business
Northern Ireland is the 42nd most competitive place to do business in the world out of 145 countries, a report has shown.
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Netflix and Dreamworks seal dreamteam streaming deal
Netflix is to air original television programming from Dreamworks Animation in a deal described as a major coup for both companies.
In Pictures: Barclay Communications’ Race Evening raises thousands
Barclay Communications raised over seven thousand pounds for the Jonjo Bright Trust at the tenth annual Barclay Communications’ Race Evening.
1,700 staff at plants in four continents
EDWARD Haughey, also known as The Right Honourable Lord Ballyedmond, established his veterinary pharmaceutical business in 1968.
Dickonson sings praised of aviation firm deal
A fledgling aerospace firm headed by heavy metal legend Bruce Dickinson has announced a key £5m investment.
Airports open way for global trade
Katy Best, commercial and marketing director at George Best Belfast City Airport
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In Pictures: Barclay Communications’ Race Evening raises thousands
