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Enlarged Panama Canal'to boost US-Asia trade'
Business, AFP, Published on 24/06/2016
» Panama City: With its capacity boosted by nearly three times, Panama's enlarged canal -- set to be inaugurated on Sunday -- is expected to stimulate trade between the United States and Asia, and steal business from the rival Suez canal.
S. Korea calls for Nissan to face charges over emissions
AFP, Published on 07/06/2016
» SEOUL - South Korea has called for car giant Nissan to face criminal charges for allegedly manipulating emissions data on a popular sports utility vehicle, weeks after Seoul slapped the firm with a fine over the issue.
Moscow's fourth airport opens despite downturn
Business, AFP, Published on 01/06/2016
» Moscow: Moscow's fourth international airport officially opened on Monday, but public transport problems and the economic recession put a damper on celebrations.
World's longest rail tunnel 'a godsend for Europe'
Business, AFP, Published on 24/05/2016
» Geneva: The new Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT), set to become the world's longest railway tunnel when it opens on June 1, "is a godsend for Europe", EU transport commissioner Violeta Bulc told a Swiss daily yesterday.
Greece to adopt more cuts, tax hikes for bailout cash
AFP, Published on 22/05/2016
» ATHENS - Greece on Sunday was set to adopt fresh cuts and tax hikes ahead of a Eurogroup meeting that is expected to unlock desperately-needed bailout funds for the debt-ridden nation.
Nissan to be fined for emissions cheating in South Korea
AFP, Published on 16/05/2016
» SEOUL - South Korea said Monday it will fine Nissan for manipulating emissions data on a popular diesel sports utility vehicle, bringing the Japanese car giant into a widening global scandal that has already ensnared Volkswagen and Mitsubishi.
Janaillac among candidates to head Air France-KLM
AFP, Published on 30/04/2016
» PARIS - Jean-Marc Janaillac, head of French transport group Transdev, is likely to be nominated to head Air France-KLM on Tuesday following the surprise resignation of CEO Alexander de Juniac, French economic newspaper La Tribune reported.
China rail giant lands 'record' $1.3bn US contract
AFP, Published on 11/03/2016
» BEIJING - China’s largest train manufacturer won a billion-dollar deal to supply Chicago with rolling stock, it announced Friday, as Beijing seeks to create high-tech firms capable of competing for lucrative contracts with foreign giants.
Peugeot Citroen reveals 'real-world' fuel consumption
AFP, Published on 02/03/2016
» GENEVA - Leading French automobile manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen published Tuesday "real-world" fuel consumption figures for three of its diesel cars, seeking to win over wary customers after the Volkswagen pollution cheating scandal.
Airbus net profits soar to 2.7bn euros on rising orders
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» LONDON - Airbus Group said Wednesday its net profits climbed 15 percent last year and predicted deliveries of more than 650 aircraft in 2016 and a rise in orders to record levels.