Economy

Stockholm (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe needed a "smarter" and less regulated industrial and energy...

Santander posts record profit in 2023 after rate hikes

Madrid (AFP) - Spanish banking giant Santander posted a record 11. 1-billion-euro ($12 billion) net profit for 2023 on Wednesday...

China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Kabul (AFP) - While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and...

China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter

February 1, 2024

Tokyo (AFP) - China's global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world's biggest vehicle exporter last...

The $12.5 billion fraud that has shocked Vietnam

Hanoi (AFP) - Retired nurse Nga put her life savings into a bond at Vietnam's SCB bank, but now cannot...

Samsung reports sharp drop in operating profits

Seoul (AFP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday reported a 34. 57 percent drop in operating profits for the fourth quarter of...

Germany’s mine-to-motor lithium supply chain takes shape

Bitterfeld-Wolfen (Germany) (AFP) - Once a byword for environmental disaster due to its heavy industry and mining, the city of...

As Tunisia’s economy falters, medical tourism flourishes

Tunis (AFP) - At a fertility clinic in Tunis, Bintou Yunoussa hopes doctors can finally help her conceive -- one...

US Fed rate decision could hold clues on timing of future cuts

Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold its key lending rate steady for a fourth...

Samsung says Q4 operating profits drop 34.57 percent