CEO of Germany’s Thyssenkrupp to step down, shares hit
Thyssenkrupp's chief executive Martina Merz is stepping aside early, the German industrial giant said Monday, in a surprise announcement that…
3 years ago
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Boeing celebrates 747 at final commercial delivery of ‘jumbo jet’
by Jason REDMOND with Juliette MICHEL in New York Agence France-Presse EVERETT, United States (AFP) -- Boeing marked its final…
3 years ago
EU lawmakers impose single charger for all smartphones
Strasbourg, France (AFP) by Marie JULIEN The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the…
4 years ago
China factory output, retail sales weak as Covid shadow persists
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's factory output and retail sales remained weak in May, official data showed Wednesday, with tepid…
4 years ago
EU capitals, MEPs agree rules for single phone charger
The EU member states and parliament on Tuesday agreed the text of a law imposing a standard charger for smartphones…
4 years ago
Bowie estate sells songwriting rights to Warner
by Maggy DONALDSON Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - David Bowie's estate has sold the publishing rights to…
4 years ago
Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to $850 billon: study
by Kelly MACNAMARA PARIS, France (AFP) -- Hunger, poor nutrition and obesity not only present a health burden in developing…
6 years ago
Pig farmers pessimistic as China tries to talk down swine fever
by Helen ROXBURGH BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Sun Dawu sighs sadly when asked about the death of thousands of his…
7 years ago
China taps pork reserve as swine fever hits industry
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China will auction 10,000 tonnes of reserve pork this week, the commerce ministry said, in a…
7 years ago
China auctions pork reserve as swine fever hits industry
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China will auction 10,000 tonnes of reserve pork this week, the commerce ministry said, in a…
7 years ago
Mineral misery: Vietnam salt farmers battered by imports, climate
by Jenny VAUGHAN / Tran Thi Minh Ha HON KOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- The salt farmers of Hon Khoi rise…
7 years ago
China economy shows weakness as investment growth hits new low
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The Chinese economy revealed fresh signs of softness Friday with data showing the pace of investment…
8 years ago
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