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German economy to nearly flatline this year, think-tanks say
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The German economy is expected to barely grow this year, leading economic institutes said Wednesday, as...
Yen hits 34-year low against dollar
Tokyo (AFP) - The yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar on Wednesday, just over a week after the...
Hyundai to invest more than $50 bn in South Korea in major EV push
Seoul (AFP) - Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with...
Labour crunch forces Croatia to open doors to Asian workforce
Zagreb (AFP) - Durga Phuyal had hoped to start anew when she landed in Croatia, but the Nepali migrant faced...
Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge
Baltimore (AFP) - Authorities on Tuesday suspended their search for six people missing after a packed cargo ship slammed into...
Canadian farmers ‘not satisfied’ with EU trade deal
Saint-Anicet (Canada) (AFP) - Canadian farmers say they are bewildered by the French Senate's rejection last week of the free...
Port blocked by Baltimore bridge collapse is key hub for US shipping
Baltimore (AFP) - Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, named after the poet who penned the lyrics to the US national...
Seeing US ties, Vietnam appeals for ‘market economy’ status
Washington (AFP) - Vietnam on Tuesday called on the United States to recognize it as a market economy, saying stronger...
Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris apartment sold for 10 millions euros
Paris (AFP) - The futuristic Paris apartment of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld sold for 10 million euros ($10. 8...
BYD: Chinese electric vehicle giant with surging profits
Beijing (AFP) - China's BYD posted a record annual profit for 2023 on Tuesday, just months after surpassing Tesla to...
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