Our goal in the west should be to encourage the country’s leaders to make its economy more competitive, open and transparent

The cooperation and unanimity that prevailed in the EU when the nuclear deal was negotiated have disappeared, but offering Tehran a credible plan, independent of the US, is vital

The downfall of the former Renault-Nissan boss tells us something about the self-destructive nature of ambitious and successful people who surround themselves with bag carriers and platoons of cowed assistants

At a time when globalisation is under siege and nationalism is stirring once again, the WTO finds itself largely toothless

Ireland may be more successful than we give it credit for, with high levels of life expectancy, education and income, but we have a lot to learn from other countries in how to look after our citizens when it comes to the smaller issues that affect people’s day-to-day lives

The company has given shareholders an exciting ride for a long time, but Tullow has never managed the challenge of shifting from small explorer to explorer-producer

The 2017 assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta is threatening the European Union’s principles on the rule of law

Contrary to reports, the car isn’t dead – but sales are dropping and manufacturers, especially in Germany, are bracing themselves for huge changes in the sector

The world economy may be on an unprecedented roll, but there are reasons to be cautious including the trade war between the US and China, Brexit and climate change

Voters face a stark choice in the forthcoming election between the reactionary Brexit of the Tories or the socialism of Labour. And business leaders seem powerless in the face of an impending disaster

Last week, in a much-anticipated announcement, the FT said that Lionel Barber would step down as editor in January after 14 years

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has high hopes for Aramco’s stock market listing, but potential investors may baulk at the idea of buying into one of the world’s most repressive states

Warren Buffett, the king of investors, has so much cash he doesn’t know what to spend it on. So why is his Berkshire Hathaway vehicle underperforming on the stock market?

As Britain prepares to leave the union, Poland may find its time as an economic power has come

“We are closing a dark chapter of our history,” prime minister Pedro Sánchez said recently

Shareholders should be sensible when determining salaries for company bosses. If they are not, governments may step in to allay voters’ concerns

As recently as four months ago, Neil Woodford was a rock star of the finance world. Now his name is a byword for spectacular failure. So what happened?