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ONLINE retailer Amazon says it has invested more than £100 million and created more than 100 full and part-time jobs in Northern Ireland since 2010.
ICC targets £125m economic boom from conferences this year
BELFAST'S ICC centre is targeting £125 million in economic impact over its next financial year as a result of the conferences and events it has lined up.
Full fibre broadband roll-out 'could see 30,000 people move to Northern Ireland'
THE deployment of ultrafast full-fibre broadband across the north would boost productivity in the region by more than £1 billion a year by 2025, enable tens of thousands more people to work from home, and remove as many as two million commuter trips a year, it has been claimed.
Independent report claims BT makes £655m contribution to Northern Ireland economy
THE dominance of BT as an employer and economic generator in Northern Ireland continues to grow, with the group responsible for generating £1 in every £60 produced in the region's economy, an independent report says.
Titanic reopening... but it'll be a long way back for the tourism attraction
THE north's biggest indoor tourism attraction will reopen on Saturday week (August 1) having implemented a range of new safety measures and enhancements.
Coronavirus - just how concerned should businesses be?
“THE only thing we have to fear is fear itself” .
BT Group 'contributes nearly £600m to Northern Ireland economy' says report
TELECOMS giant BT is responsible for generating £1 in every £65 produced in the Northern Ireland economy, contributing £592 million in value annually, according to an independent report.
Northern Ireland 'can reap economic windfall' if 2022 World Cup is moved from Qatar
NORTHERN Ireland stands to reap a lucrative economic windfall if the 2022 FIFA World Cup is moved away from Qatar, according to a confidential report seen by the Irish News.
Kings Hall health park 'will boost economy by £47m a year'
THE proposed Kings Hall Health and Wellbeing Park will boost the Northern Ireland economy by £47 million a year and support 640 full time equivalent jobs, while also improving access to services for patients, according to an economic impact assessment of the proposed new development.
How major sporting events can boost our economy for years to come
HOSTING a major sporting event usually brings a host of economic, social and cultural benefits to that home nation, as it undoubtedly would to Ireland should it be given the nod for rugby's 2023 World Cup.