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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.
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.
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.
Top boss leaves €500,000 cap bank
AIB has lost its most senior financial figure just weeks after the deputy chairman of the bank said the Republic's cap on bankers' pay is leading to a loss of key staff.
Energy costs threat to employment, say firms
Jobs could be lost in Northern Ireland because of high energy costs, manufacturing industry bosses have warned.
CSeries test flight nears as Bombardier hails order book
The new Bombardier CSeries aircraft – the wings of which were invented, designed and manufactured in Belfast – is another step closer to its first test flight after emerging from the paint shop in Canada in green.
Surge in performance of services sector offers boost to economy
A shock jump in the performance of the UK services sector combined with a number of recent inward investment announcements by IT-focused companies should help revive the Northern Ireland economy, analysts have predicted.
Changes at the top for Co-op managers
Under-fire banking and retail giant the Co-operative Group has announced further moves to beef up its management team by recruiting the former finance director of Morrisons and the chairman of the UK's nationalised banks.
Tesco recovery hit by horse meat scandal sales dip
Supermarket giant Tesco has been forced to defend its £1bn turnaround plans after UK sales dropped amid further fall-out from the horsemeat scandal.
CDE Global cleans up at Ulster Bank all-Ireland awards
Two firms from Cookstown have come out on top in an all-Ireland awards scheme.
Map guide company planning to expand
A Ballymena company has launched a themed map guide for the lucrative Dublin visitor market.
Website founder's stake nets £170m
Co-founder of price comparison website moneysupermarket.com is to net a £170m windfall by cashing in a 15% stake in the firm.
£4.3m pay for Sainsbury's boss Justin King
Sainsbury's boss Justin King saw his annual pay package surge 23% to £4.3m as the supermarket claimed its biggest share of the grocery market for a decade.
Bit of Ballymena on track to be burning rubber in London
While it's well known that the new bus for London is being built in Ballymena, it's now been revealed that the tyres that carry them are also being manufactured in the Co Antrim town.
Trainees for heritage sector after £1m funding
A £1.1m funding boost will power 40 new paid training placements and skills development opportunities for people seeking a career in the heritage sector in Northern Ireland.
Hospitality sector gets lift but room for improvement
We estimate that spending in hotels in 2012 totalled £315m net of VAT.
Our Time: Our Place boost to hotels
The 2012 marketing campaign aimed at promoting Northern Ireland as a holiday destination prompted a big increase in visitor numbers to hotels here, according new data just released.
Bank of England is 'in safe hands'
Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King said he was leaving the institution "in safe hands" as he signed off his final annual report before being succeeded by Canadian Mark Carney.
Cycling may help 'reduce' sick days
Cycling to work could halve the number of sick days people take and provide a £13.7bn annual boost to business, a transport charity claims.
App locates lost shopping trolleys
A new smartphone app is tackling the problem of abandoned supermarket trolleys by allowing the public to report their exact location for collection.
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Tax rift driving a wedge between golf clubs
WHILE world leaders met this week to discuss taxpaying protocols at Lough Erne Resort and golf course, it's emerged there are disparities in the taxes paid by golf clubs in Northern Ireland.
Heavy loss for JD Sports' outdoor division
Retailer JD Sports Fashion has warned its Blacks and Millets outdoor division is set for another "substantial" loss, despite a return to sales growth.
Tourism boosted by £14m
GOLF tourism brings around £14m per year to the local economy, with the average spend per golf visitor coming in at £300-£450 – significantly higher than the average visitor spend, according to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
Airline in $297m order for part-Belfast built aeroplanes
ANOTHER airline has signed a deal to buy planes part-made in Belfast at the Paris Air Show.
King's last bid fails to win £25bn for economy
Outgoing Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King tasted defeat in his last bid to spur on the UK economy but successor Mark Carney may yet win support for a return to the printing presses, it has emerged.
Ryanair boosts its fleet by 175 new planes
Low-fare airline Ryanair has confirmed it will be buying around £10bn of new planes in a move which will create more than 3,000 jobs.
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