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Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources

Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources

Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German automaker accelerates its push into the world's largest market for environmentally friendlier cars.



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Tesla to cut car prices in North America, China

Tesla to cut car prices in North America, China

Tesla Inc said on Wednesday it will cut prices of its electric vehicles in North America as the firm ramps up car production at its Fremont, California, factory after the easing of coronavirus lockdowns.



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Casino king Stanley Ho: the man who built the gambling hub of Macau

Casino king Stanley Ho: the man who built the gambling hub of Macau

Macau gambling king Stanley Ho, who built a business empire from scratch in the former Portuguese colony and became one of Asia's richest men, died on Tuesday at the age of 98.



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Oil prices climb as faith in supply cuts grows

Oil prices climb as faith in supply cuts grows

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by growing confidence that producers are following through on commitments to cut crude supplies while fuel demand picks up with more cars back on the road as coronavirus lockdowns ease.



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Uber India cuts 600 jobs amid coronavirus outbreak

Uber India cuts 600 jobs amid coronavirus outbreak

Ride hailing company Uber Technologies Inc's Indian arm will cut 600 jobs across functions, as it navigates a strict coronavirus lockdown that has brought businesses to a grinding halt, Uber India President Pradeep Parameswaran said on Tuesday.



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S&P 500 futures top 3,000 points on recovery hopes

S&P 500 futures top 3,000 points on recovery hopes

U.S. stock futures rose 2% and breached a major chart barrier on Tuesday as global easing of lockdowns and business restarts boosted optimism about economic recovery among investors returning from a long weekend.



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A Florida toy importer braces for retail upheaval

A Florida toy importer braces for retail upheaval

Most U.S. states have begun to reopen their economies, but Jay Foreman, chief executive of Basic Fun, said he's more worried than ever.



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Travel and leisure stocks rejoice on summer holiday hopes

Travel and leisure stocks rejoice on summer holiday hopes

European travel and leisure stocks soared on Tuesday amid reports Spain and Germany would ease travel restrictions, and no noticeable increase in infections were reported during the re-opening of businesses after a two-month lockdown.



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Macau gambling king Stanley Ho dies aged 98

Macau gambling king Stanley Ho dies aged 98

Macau gambling king Stanley Ho, who built a business empire from scratch in the former Portuguese colony and became one of Asia's richest men, died peacefully at the age of 98, his family confirmed on Tuesday.



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Macau gambling king Stanley Ho's family confirms his death at age 98

Macau gambling king Stanley Ho's family confirms his death at age 98

Macau gambling king Stanley Ho, who built a business empire from scratch in the former Portuguese colony and became one of Asia's richest men, died peacefully at the age of 98, his family confirmed on Tuesday.



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Ford sets May 28 as provisional date for gradual restart of Mexican plant

Ford sets May 28 as provisional date for gradual restart of Mexican plant

U.S. automaker Ford has set May 28 as a provisional date for the gradual restart of its plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, according to a letter to workers seen by Reuters.



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Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise

Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise

Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy.



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Oil prices climb as faith grows that suppliers will meet pledge to cut output

Oil prices climb as faith grows that suppliers will meet pledge to cut output

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by growing confidence in the market that producers will come good on commitments to cut crude supply while demand picks up with more cars back on the road as coronavirus lockdowns eased around the world.



6 years ago
Insurer AXA to pay out to restaurants after court ruling

Insurer AXA to pay out to restaurants after court ruling

AXA said on Tuesday it would meet the bulk of claims from some restaurant owners after a Paris court ruled last week the French insurer should pay one owner two-months' worth of coronavirus-related revenue losses.



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Lufthansa unit Eurowings to cut a third of head-office staff

Lufthansa unit Eurowings to cut a third of head-office staff

Eurowings, the low-cost airline owned by Lufthansa , said it would cut a third of the jobs at its headquarters as part of wider efforts to return the German airline group to profitability after a major state bailout.



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