Economy

Washington (AFP) - US inflation -- set to be a key issue for incoming president Donald Trump -- accelerated slightly...

Nigerian state visit signals shift in France’s Africa strategy

by Thomas Barnes

Paris (AFP) - President Bola Tinubu will begin a two-day trip to France on Thursday, the first state visit by...

Spain govt defends flood response and offers new aid

by Natalie Fisher

Madrid (AFP) - Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced almost 2. 3 billion euros ($2

Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss

by David Peterson

Hanoi (AFP) - Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast reported a net loss of $550 million for the third quarter, less...

Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 bn as US charges sparked rout

New Delhi (AFP) - India's Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had lost almost $55 billion in a stock market...

Trump names trade envoy, top economic advisor to fill policy team

Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump on Tuesday named Jamieson Greer his trade representative, a key figure in implementing the president-elect's...

German family winery taps into zero-alcohol trend

by Natalie Fisher

Rüdesheim (Germany) (AFP) - Alcohol-free drinks are becoming ever more popular, especially with health-conscious younger people -- a trend cheered...

Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants

by Andrew Murphy

La Paz (AFP) - Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with China's CBC, a subsidiary of...

Autos, food: What are the risks from Trump’s tariff threat?

Washington (AFP) - Fresh US tariffs on Canada and Mexico could raise costs of automobiles and building materials, analysts said...

Trump tariffs threat casts chill over Canada