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China export growth slows sharply in August: official data
AFP, Published on 07/09/2022
» BEIJING: China's export growth slowed significantly in August, customs authorities said Wednesday, as economic uncertainty is exacerbated by strict Covid-19 lockdowns across the country.
El Salvador marks 1st year of Bitcoin use as confidence wanes
AFP, Published on 07/09/2022
» EL ZONTE, El Salvador: A year ago, El Salvador began accepting Bitcoin as legal tender following a controversial and much-criticised decision by President Nayib Bukele.
Germany agrees 65bn-euro inflation relief package
AFP, Published on 04/09/2022
» BERLIN:The German government on Sunday unveiled a new multi-billion euro plan to help housesholds cope with soaring prices, and said it was eyeing windfall profits from energy companies to help fund the relief.
Volkswagen shifts gear with Oliver Blume taking wheel
AFP, Published on 01/09/2022
» FRANKFURT: Volkswagen on Thursday hands over the reins to new CEO Oliver Blume, tasked with steering the German automotive giant through challenging economic conditions after four turbulent years under his predecessor, Herbert Diess.
Energy price hikes could force UK pubs to shut
AFP, Published on 30/08/2022
» LONDON: British pubs could be forced to close because of massive increases in energy prices, leading industry figures said on Tuesday, urging the government to step in.
California says new cars must be zero emission by 2035
AFP, Published on 26/08/2022
» LOS ANGELES: California ruled Thursday that all new cars sold in America's most populous state must be zero emission from 2035, in what was billed as a nation-leading step to slash the pollutants that cause global warming.
Gas prices approach record peak on Russian supply fears
AFP, Published on 26/08/2022
» NEW YORK: European natural gas prices climbed Thursday towards a record peak on heightened fears over Russian supplies, while equities rose on the eve of a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
South African inflation hits new 13-year high
AFP, Published on 24/08/2022
» JOHANNESBURG: Inflation in South Africa accelerated to its highest level in 13 years in July, pushed mainly by surging food, transport and electricity prices, official data showed Wednesday as workers staged protests over the high cost of living.
Cuba authorises foreign investment in wholesale, retail
AFP, Published on 17/08/2022
» HAVANA: The Cuban government has announced it will allow foreign investment in domestic wholesale and retail trade for the first time in 60 years, in a move aimed at addressing critical shortages of goods.
Disney+ subscribers surge as Netflix stumbles
AFP, Published on 11/08/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: The Disney+ streaming service saw its number of paying subscribers leap beyond expectations in the last quarter, as rival Netflix's client count ebbed, results showed Wednesday.