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Investing in Spanish Nissan factory cheaper than closing it: Spanish official

Investing in Spanish Nissan factory cheaper than closing it: Spanish official

Nissan Motor would find it cheaper to invest in its Barcelona factory than to close it, a senior Spanish industry ministry official said on Monday, pegging the estimated cost of a shutdown at more than 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion).



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New emissions blow for VW as German court backs damages claims

New emissions blow for VW as German court backs damages claims

Volkswagen must pay compensation to owners of vehicles with rigged diesel engines in Germany, a court ruled on Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the automaker almost five years after its emissions scandal erupted.



6 years ago
Nissan has not confirmed if plans to close Spanish plant: industry secretary

Nissan has not confirmed if plans to close Spanish plant: industry secretary

Nissan Motor has not confirmed whether it plans to close its plant in Barcelona, a senior Spanish industry ministry official said on Monday.



6 years ago
Lufthansa, German government agree on rescue package: source

Lufthansa, German government agree on rescue package: source

The German government and the management of flagship carrier Lufthansa , which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, have reached an agreement on state aid worth billions of euros, a source close to the matter said.



6 years ago
Japan lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

Japan lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas later in the day but that it could be reimposed if the pace of infections picked up.



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VW loses landmark German case as diesel owners stand to receive damages

VW loses landmark German case as diesel owners stand to receive damages

A German federal court judge ruled that Volkswagen has to pay compensation to motorists who purchased vehicles with manipulated diesel engines, a major blow for the carmaker in its home market as it continues to reel from the emissions scandal.



6 years ago
Stocks gain as German survey fuels optimism; dollar firm

Stocks gain as German survey fuels optimism; dollar firm

Stocks edged higher on Monday after a survey showed German business morale rebounded in May, boosting optimism around economic re-openings, although caution prompted the dollar to snap a rare losing streak.



6 years ago
Hong Kong shares ease on China-U.S. rift, dollar firms

Hong Kong shares ease on China-U.S. rift, dollar firms

Hong Kong shares extended losses and a gauge of Asian stocks was largely subdued on Monday, after China's move to impose a new security law on Hong Kong heightened concerns about the future stability of the city and global trade prospects.



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Most publicly listed companies keep U.S. small-business aid loans

Most publicly listed companies keep U.S. small-business aid loans

More than four-fifths of publicly listed companies that received emergency small-business loans from the U.S. government have held onto them, sticking with a certification that they need the money, according to data from market research firm FactSquared.



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Asian shares reverse early gains, eyes on China-U.S. trade relations

Asian shares reverse early gains, eyes on China-U.S. trade relations

A gauge of Asian stocks pared early gains on Monday amid souring relations between China and the United States, with Hong Kong shares extending losses on mounting fears about future stability in the city.



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China's Great Wall expects mild domestic auto sales growth in second half

China's Great Wall expects mild domestic auto sales growth in second half

Great Wall Motor expects China's overall auto sales in the second half this year to return to the same level as last year, its president said, as the world's biggest auto market recovers from a coronavirus-driven low.



6 years ago
Aston Martin's chief to leave as a part of shake-up: FT

Aston Martin's chief to leave as a part of shake-up: FT

Aston Martin Chief Executive Andy Palmer is leaving the business as part of a shake-up, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.



6 years ago
Summer camp: If it's not outside, what is it worth?

Summer camp: If it's not outside, what is it worth?

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, summer offerings vary from traditional in-person day camps to online workshops and classes. In each case, the price varies.

6 years ago
Japan to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus

Japan to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus

Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions on Monday, while the Nikkei reported a plan for new stimulus worth almost $1 trillion to help companies ride out the coronavirus pandemic.



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Pandemic will drive major changes to the nursing home industry

Pandemic will drive major changes to the nursing home industry

The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic effect on nursing homes, including restricting in-person visits. Here's what families can expect in the future.

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