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Probe into Thales defence group looking at Indonesian contract
Paris (AFP) - A French-British investigation into alleged bribery at France-based defence giant Thales is examining a contract with Indonesia,...
Promotions lift McDonald’s sales in tricky consumer market
New York (AFP) - Fast-food giant McDonald's scored solid sales growth Wednesday following promotions to attract struggling consumers, with company...
BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the...
France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris
Paris (AFP) - Shein opened its first physical store worldwide in Paris under the eye of riot police, as the...
BMW boosts profitability, welcomes Nexperia signals
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the...
Shein opens first permanent store amid heavy police presence
Paris (AFP) - Shein opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the world in Paris on Wednesday amid a heavy police...
BMW boosts profitability despite China, tariff woes
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German carmaker BMW on Wednesday reported a rise in profitability in the last quarter despite facing...
BMW boosts profitability despite China, tariff woes
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German carmaker BMW on Wednesday reported a rise in profitability in the last quarter despite facing...
Toyota hikes profit forecasts ‘despite US tariffs’
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese auto giant Toyota on Wednesday hiked its operating income and net profit forecasts for the current...
Toyota hikes profit forecasts ‘despite US tariffs’
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese auto giant Toyota on Wednesday hiked its operating income and net profit forecasts for the current...
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