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Economy
Mercedes workers reject union in Alabama in setback for labor
New York (AFP) - Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama facilities have rejected a union drive in a setback to the United...
Higher US food prices lead to a shift in shopping habits
Falls Church (United States) (AFP) - "I don't really shop for groceries as often as I used to," said Jasmine...
Military spending pushes Russian economic growth up
Moscow (AFP) - Russia's economy grew 5. 4 percent in the first quarter of 2024, official statistics published Friday showed,...
Putin in trade push on final day of China trip
Beijing (AFP) - Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the final day of...
US tariffs on Chinese EVs hurt green transition: XPeng boss
Hong Kong (AFP) - The president of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng on Friday criticised the fresh tariffs on Chinese...
Energy transition risks critical mineral shortage: IEA
Paris (AFP) - The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming...
IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
Paris (AFP) - The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming...
Putin in trade push on final day of China trip
Beijing (AFP) - Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the final day of...
China cuts rates, could buy up commercial housing to boost property market
Beijing (AFP) - China cut the minimum down payment rate for first-time homebuyers on Friday and suggested the government could...
China offers to buy up commercial housing to boost property market
Beijing (AFP) - China cut the minimum down payment rate for first-time homebuyers on Friday and suggested the government could...
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