Frenchman Antonio Duarte, founder and president of the DPark Sino-European Economic, Trade and Culture Communication Center, has sent his warmest regards on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-French diplomatic relations. Duarte, who has been living in Shanghai for 23 years, said Shanghai is one of the most charming cities in the world that […]
Read MoreThe French gambling regulator, L’Autorite Nationalé des Jeux, has outlined its strategic plan at reducing problem gambling rates. The ANJ has called on “all economic and institutional players concerned” to have input in the plan, which will tackle the societal damages of problem gambling and the protection of minors. The first of three pillars of […]
Read MoreNothing to Hide follows a dinner party of seven old friends, uncovering the hidden truths they’ve never discussed. Nothing to Hide (M, 90 mins) streaming on Netflix, in French with English subtitles Directed by Fred Cavayé Sit back and relax for a deft little movie that could easily be a stage play, featuring seven characters […]
Read MoreTwo sons of the world’s richest man are set to join the Succession-style scramble to replace him as chief of a £300 billion empire. Fashion tycoon Bernard Arnault, the head of French multinational conglomerate LVMH , is expected to nominate Alexandre, 31, and Frédéric, 29, to the board of the company, further cementing the hold the […]
Read MoreFrench President Emmanuel Macron, who will attend the 75th Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, will arrive in Jaipur on Thursday and hold in-depth talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further bilateral cooperation and finalise new initiatives in a variety of key areas, the French embassy in Delhi said in a statement on the […]
Read MoreLa scène technologique française a connu une année 2023 résolument dynamique, marquée par la résilience et l’innovation, malgré une contraction significative des financements. Alors que les chiffres globaux, selon le baromètre In Extenso, révèlent une baisse de 34 % par rapport à l’année record de 2022, avec des levées de fonds atteignant 9 milliards d’euros, […]
Read MoreThe curtain has come down on the French Film Festival. Peter Kirkpatrick and Françoise Ravaux-Kirkpatrick, the married professor couple who founded and directed the festival, have announced the popular film festival has reached the end of its run. The French Film Festival at the Byrd Theatre. Todd Schall-Vess The French Film Festival was annually held […]
Read MoreHong Kong CNN — French gambling giant La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has offered to acquire online betting firm Kindred for 27.95 billion Swedish kronor (about $2.67 billion). Both parties confirmed the widely anticipated news on Monday, with FDJ saying it hoped to “create a European gaming champion” and become the continent’s second-largest operator, with […]
Read MoreLe rapport KPMG sur les performances des levées de fonds de la French Tech confirme une année 2023 difficile succédant à deux années d’euphorie. Elle est marquée par la raréfaction de l’offre de financement et une rotation sectorielle. Le cabinet de conseil relève 281 opérations pour un montant global de 8,3 Md€. Cela représente une […]
Read MoreA fast-growing recruitment platform that promises to be “the better way to find a job in tech” has been bought by a French rival, giving the co-founder of Indeed, the jobs website, a windfall from his investment. Welcome to the Jungle has used a $54 million war chest raised in late 2022 to acquire Otta […]
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