Deutsche Welle - Business (14 hours ago)

Joe Biden is desperate to bring advanced chipmaking to the country, and is willing to pay a lot for it. Using the CHIPS Act, the government is splurging billions to lure manufacturers. But can they compete with Taiwan?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (18 hours ago)

The US growth rate was substantially lower than the 2.4% widely predicted by analysts. The fall in the growth rate comes alongside declining consumer spending and exports.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (20 hours ago)

The US growth rate was substantially lower than the 2.4% widely predicted by analysts. The fall in the growth rate comes alongside declining consumer spending and exports.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (20 hours ago)

The Southeast Asian nation accuses Brussels of "regulatory imperialism" following recent disputes over deforestation and nickel. But it's still hoping for an agreement.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (22 hours ago)

Consumer confidence rose for the third month in a row in Europe's largest economy, according to a market research survey. Germany is seeing mild economic improvement after grappling with slow growth and inflation.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A day ago)

Lawmakers have mandated a sale for TikTok to keep its US operations running. DW examines the odds of a sale, who has the financial clout to buy TikTok and what hurdles come with acquiring such a social media powerhouse.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 days ago)

The Israeli economy suffered a major contraction following the October 7 attacks and subsequent war. However, it is beginning to show signs of recovery.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 days ago)

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed enlargement back on the European Union's agenda. But how much would taking on new members like Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia strain the bloc's budget?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 days ago)

More than 70% of votes from Volkswagen staff at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee were in favor of joining the United Auto Workers union. It's a huge shot in the arm in the South for a union centered around Detroit.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (6 days ago)

Iran is suffering from inflation, currency depreciation and the impact of international sanctions. Will new Western boycotts impact Tehran's ability to wage war?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming to win a third term in office in general elections that got underway on April 19. His reelection campaign focuses on economic glory.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

The streaming service now claims a total audience of over half a billion and has tried to maximize revenues by cutting down on account sharing and introducing advertisements.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

In an international sting operation, police have arrested several suspects in the JuicyFields medical cannabis investment scam. The company started in Berlin — and was the subject of DW's Cannabis Cowboys podcast series.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

Emerging economies are wary of the strength of the US dollar. They are taking steps to ensure the soaring greenback doesn't fuel inflation and derail growth. We explain why they remain vulnerable.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

The International Monetary Fund has revised its growth outlook for the eurozone's biggest economy by 0.3 percentage points. The German economy is predicted to be the slowest-growing of all G7 states this year.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

New rules for automotive cybersecurity will come into effect in Europe this summer. The tougher electronic safety requirements are forcing several car manufacturers to streamline their offerings.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The global economy has so far shrugged off the Iranian strike on Israel. Important markets like oil had already priced in a possible attack. Will the calm last?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Calls for sanctions on Israel over its offensive in Gaza are growing louder. France has refused to rule out curbs, while Turkey has restricted exports of dozens of products to Israel until a cease-fire is announced.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Europe's central bank has left its key interest rate unchanged. The decision, which was widely expected, comes even as inflation continues to fall faster than expected.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

China is facing more scrutiny from the West over its aggressive export practices — overcapacity and huge subsidies. The US and EU are working to ensure their clean-energy sectors aren't wiped out by unfair competition.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Growing threats and the need to bolster competitiveness have prompted the German government to start work on a national port strategy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Growing threats and the need to bolster competitiveness have prompted the German government to start work on a national port strategy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Growing security threats and the need to bolster competitiveness have prompted the German government to start work on a national port strategy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

China's wheat imports could decline in 2024, with shipment cancellations and delays raising concerns of weakening demand. What's really behind the surprise move?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

France is working on a new law to better regulate fast-fashion companies. Experts and activists welcome the measure — although some would have preferred a different method.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

For more than a year, China's central bank has been buying up large amounts of gold. The move, along with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, have helped spike the price of the precious metal to new highs.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Ghanaians are reeling from power cuts popularly known as "dumsor." Unpaid utility bills, poor infrastructure maintenance and a struggling economy threaten to plunge the entire country back into rolling outages.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Traders and communities on both sides of the Niger-Nigeria border suffered under ECOWAS sanctions on Niger. Trade has now resumed and a new Chinese-funded railway promises to boost the local economy further.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that China's subsidy-fueled "overcapacity" could overload the global market. Beijing has dismissed such concerns in the past.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

A recent survey has shown more German companies see Japan as a stable choice for production in Asia amid geopolitical tension and uncertainties over trade restrictions involving China.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

While Germany's economy is stalling, Italy is experiencing continued growth. The post-pandemic economic resurgence has little to do with PM Giorgia Meloni's economic policies and everything with subsidies and new debt.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

After the US cut China's access to cutting-edge chips, the EU and US are concerned about the country's dominance of semiconductors used in everyday technology.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

While Germany's economy is stalling, Italy is experiencing continued growth. But this has little to do with PM Giorgia Meloni's economic policies and everything to do with subsidies and new debt.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Ghanaians are reeling under power cuts popularly known as "dumsor." Unpaid utility bills, poor infrastructure maintenence and a stuttering economy threaten to plunge the entire country back into rolling outages.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

As Donald Trump gears up for another push at the US presidency, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is pursuing real estate deals in Serbia and Albania. The projects promise growth but face opposition.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire cryptocurrency wunderkind, has finally been sentenced over his conviction for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX exchange he founded.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

A cargo ship's deadly collision into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore have disrupted global supply chains from cars to coal. Countries worldwide, including Germany, are now examining their own infrastructure.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Global market prices for cocoa have tripled within just a few months. Farmers hope for higher earnings and lower poverty as a result, but what seems only logical isn't quite that simple.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Chipmaker Nvidia has released a new superchip that it says will turbocharge artificial intelligence. Is this the start of a new power-hungry industrial revolution?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Chipmaker Nvidia has released a new superchip it says will turbocharge artificial intelligence and bring it to a whole new level. Is this the start of a new power-hungry industrial revolution?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

A combined report from leading economic think tanks in Germany has revised 2024 growth forecasts from 1.2% down to 0.1%. The country is also expected to dip into a technical recession after the first quarter.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The German football association's decision to choose Nike over Adidas from 2027 caused a stir across the country. But what does the deal say about the sports brand market?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Dumped Chinese solar products are flooding the German market, forcing most domestic manufacturers to move abroad or close down. So why is German startup Sunmaxx expanding its production in the country?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope has become legal in Germany. A government plan to liberalize rules on recreational cannabis has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle, Who will benefit financially — and who won't.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Apple spent $10 billion on them before shelving plans to produce an electric car. China's Xiaomi will launch its SU7 sedan at the end of the month, while its rival Huawei also has automotive ambitions.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The European Union will continue to support beleaguered Ukraine, vowing to push ahead with a pledge for EU membership and promising more financial aid. The money could come from frozen Russian assets.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

China's crackdown and trade wars have tarnished Hong Kong's status as a financial gateway, prompting an exodus of investors and challenging the city's autonomy. Is Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China over?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

President Javier Milei's first 100 days in office have seen Argentina grappling with rising poverty despite slowing inflation. The nation stands at a crossroads, balancing hope with growing societal tensions.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Container ships have been forced to make long detours for months due to the Houthi attacks on the Suez Canal route and low waters in the Panama Canal. When will consumers feel the pinch of rising freight prices?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

McDonald's customers in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and the UK all reported issues ordering at the fast food chain's restaurants. In Japan, the company temporarily suspended operations at several branches.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Labor unrest is sweeping across Europe's biggest economy, permeating sectors such as aviation, transportation and health care. How big a blow will this deal to Germany's already meager growth?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Airport strikes will again impact flights in Germany, with security staff at a series of smaller hubs not working. Hanover, Dortmund, Weeze, Dresden, Leipzig and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden are impacted on Friday.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US House of Representatives has voted to force TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the popular video app or risk a nationwide ban. Spy chiefs warn that China is using TikTok to undermine US democracy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The DAX index of major German companies has been on a strong run in recent days despite struggles for the overall German economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Europe's largest economy needs key raw materials to power the green transition. But many of the rare earths are in the hands of rivals, including China and Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The DAX stock index of major German companies has been on a strong run in recent days despite struggles for the overall German economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Labor reform was one of the main conditions Brussels attached when negotiating a free trade agreement with Vietnam.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Germany is headed toward a technical recession, but the DAX, its blue-chip stock index, is on a streak of record highs. So why are German stocks doing much better than sentiment on the ground?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

US lawmakers are due to vote Wednesday on whether to force TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the popular video app or risk a nationwide ban. Spy chiefs warn that Beijing is using TikTok to undermine American democracy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The recent attack on the cargo ship Rubymar by the Iran-backed Houthis caused the crew to drop anchor, which damaged undersea internet cables, the US has said. Could the vital infrastructure now become a regular target?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The Chinese city is set to widen a Beijing-imposed security law that could cause more multinationals to flee. Is Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China over?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Europe's largest economy is increasingly dependent on imports of key raw materials to power the green transition. But many of the rare earths needed are in the hands of rivals, including China and Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The Chinese city is set to widen a Beijing-imposed security law that could cause more multinationals to flee. Is Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China over?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The Chinese city is set to widen a Beijing-imposed security law that could cause more multinationals to flee. Is Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China over or morphing to appeal to the new economic hard hitters?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The world's largest oil exporter reported 2023 profit equivalent to $121.25 billion in a stock market filing. It's a reduction of almost 25% compared to 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove up oil prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Lufthansa staff are being urged to stop work for the second time in a matter of days. This time it's the UFO trade union calling on cabin crews to strike on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope is set to become legal in Germany. It's unclear when the new law will come into force, but it's already apparent who will benefit financially — and who won't.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The value of bitcoin has soared to new heights. But a simultaneous rally in the price of gold is sending a mixed message about how stable financial markets will remain.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Scarcity strikes Cuba with milk and bread being in short supply amid a deepening hard currency crisis. The government has now turned to the World Food Programme for assistance in an unprecedented move.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Tesla's factory in Germany has played a pivotal role in the electric car maker's expansion strategy. Yet it faces challenges that reflect the complex interplay between industrial progress and environmental concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Donald Trump won praise and flak for trying to hold back China's advance. Rather than roll back his policies, the Biden administration has piled on more pressure.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The strike in Germany will hit freight trains on Wednesday evening and passenger trains on Thursday morning. Negotiations over wages and working hours have broken down in recent days.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The two blocs have been in talks for years over how to liberalize their trade. But with Brussels pushing for stronger assurances on climate change and deforestation, a deal seems elusive.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Trade union Verdi has called for a Lufthansa ground staff to go on strike in Germany on Thursday and Friday. It's the latest in a series of such actions affecting planes and trains.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Trade union Verdi has called for airport ground staff to strike on Thursday and Friday of this week. It's the latest in a series of such actions affecting planes and trains.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Germany is headed toward a technical recession, but the DAX, its blue-chip stock index, is on a streak of record highs. However, sentiment on the ground tells a different story.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The West African nation's economic crisis has hit boiling point. Nigerians' anger over rampant inflation and the spiraling cost of food has reached fever pitch. Who is to blame for the growing financial pain?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Nigeria's economic crisis has hit boiling point. Nigerians' anger over soaring inflation and the spiraling cost of food has reached fever pitch. But who is to blame for the growing financial pain?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Online shopping platform Temu has taken much of the world by storm. It has gained huge market share, but one of the major challenges is turning the hype into profits.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The Verdi trade union has called on its members working as ground personnel for Lufthansa to strike for three days, starting on Wednesday. The short-notice action is the latest of several similar strikes.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The US and EU-backed India-Middle East-Europe Corridor was billed as a potential rival to China's Belt & Road Initiative. But it's future looks bleak due to the war in the Middle East.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Farmers in France, as in many other countries, wield a lot of political power — for historical and contemporary reasons. Their influence carries certain risks.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Montpellier is now the biggest metropolitan area in Europe where residents can take public transport for free. Many locals are thrilled, but others worry there won't be cash left to develop the transport network further.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

A global contest is underway to build powerful chips for the next generation of artificial intelligence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is calling for a $7 trillion investment.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Germany's Bundesbank has warned of a second consecutive quarter of negative growth in the beginning of 2024. It cited repeated strikes as one factor, but added it did not anticipate a lasting or severe recession.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

Two years ago Russia was hit with severe sanctions after it invaded Ukraine. Yet predictions of an economic meltdown have not come to pass.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 months ago)

The EU sees its dependence on imported raw materials for car batteries as a major weakness in its transition to a greener future. It's betting on battery recycling to help change that.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The deal is a framework for a ship-to-rail trade corridor that would link India with Europe. Modi is also set to inaugurate a Hindu temple during his visit to the Gulf state.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The European electric vehicle market is sputtering. Sales in Germany plunged late last year amid concerns over pricing. Meanwhile, in China, the opposite happened as BYD became the world's bestselling electric carmaker.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Spiralling costs and a lack of foreign investment have taken the shine off Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's once-lauded economic reforms. The government is considering raising the minimum wage. But will it help?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

European workforces are bigger than ever. So why are workers so hard to find? Experts say the answer lies in a fundamental shift in the labor landscape — more workers are working less.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has agreed on guidance regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Could it set the standard for more competitive practices in the EU?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Battling a falling birth rate and aging population, Japan hopes a combination of technology and immigration may go some way toward easing a critical shortage of workers.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

India's aviation sector is poised for impressive and healthy growth in terms of passengers, aircraft and airports. But can its operations and infrastructure expand fast enough to keep up with the demand?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Workers at Agrobay in Turkey have been protesting for months against alleged illegal firings and inhumane working conditions. Their union has said German supermarket chain Lidl is partly to blame.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Inflation rates in the eurozone fell marginally at the start of 2024, dropping a tenth of a percentage point compared to December.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

North Korea's economy benefits from an arms deal with Russia, providing a much-needed boost amid sanctions. The agreement includes the transfer of shells and ballistic missiles, enhancing Pyongyang's financial stability.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

North Korea's economy benefits from an arms deal with Russia, providing a much-needed boost amid sanctions. The agreement includes the transfer of shells and ballistic missiles, enhancing Pyongyang's financial stability.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Less work, same money, more happiness and productivity. As of February 1, 45 companies in Germany are testing a 4-day workweek.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Less work, same money, greater happiness and productivity. Starting on February 1, 45 companies in Germany are test-driving a 4-day workweek.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Preliminary data has shown Germany's inflation rate coming in at 2.9% in January, partly driven by falling energy prices. The cost of food has also increased at a slower rate.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Germany's inflation rate hovered around 2.9% in January, partly driven by falling energy prices. The cost of food has also increased at a slower rate.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Europe's biggest economy has continued to shrink amid crises, inflation and lacking investment. Economists have warned the outlook for 2024 does not look much better.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The owner of iconic Berlin department store KaDeWe has filed for bankruptcy, citing drastically increase renting costs. But analysts remain optimistic about the store's future.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Retail giant Amazon says it is scrapping its plans to buy the iRobot vaccum maker after the EU's antitrust authority raised competition concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

As the rail operator deals with yet another strike, there's renewed focus on the firm's track record of delays and cancellations, an unenviable record that has made it a source of national embarrassment for many Germans.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The European Central Bank has kept interest rates unchanged as expected, without signalling a potential pivot towards reduced rates. While inflation is easing in much of Europe, it still exceeds the ECB's 2% target.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Australia is the latest country to ax its golden visa program for wealthy overseas investors. Created to encourage investment, many schemes have become vehicles for corruption and organized crime.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

South Korea is striving for dominance in chip production by investing $470 billion in a semiconductor "mega cluster" outside of Seoul. The move comes as the US-China rivalry complicates supply chains.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Train drivers in Germany have begun their longest in a series of strikes, affecting passenger and freight services on Deutsche Bahn for six days. Experts have warned the rail strike will have a severe economic impact.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The European Union has drawn up measures to protect sensitive economic assets from being usurped by geopolitical rivals. They come amid a rethink of EU-China relations.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Train drivers in Germany have begun their longest ever strike, affecting passenger and freight services on Deutsche Bahn. Experts have warned the rail strike will have a severe impact on the economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Experts have warned the rail strike, set to last for almost a week, will have a severe impact on Germany's economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) is planning a strike that will last almost a week, starting in the early hours of Wednesday. The union said it rejected Deutsche Bahn's latest "allegedly improved" offer.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Farming has always been hard work. Machinery and technology have made great improvements but come at a great cost. Every year, fewer people follow in the footsteps of their ancestors. Why is this happening?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

The hacker group believed to responsible for the breach was previously linked to Russia's foreign intelligence agency. Microsoft confirmed that the hackers did not access any customer accounts.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Tax the rich! That's what a group of billionaires and millionaires have demanded from world leaders at the World Economic Forum as a way to fight social inequality. But there is political resistance.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Farming has always been hard work. Machinery and technology made big improvements but come at a huge cost. Each year fewer people step into the shoes of their ancestors. Why is that?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 months ago)

Bayer, Germany's largest pharmaceutical company, is considering job cuts in management to improve its fortunes. The Monsanto legacy, however, continues to cause problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Bayer, one of Germany's flagship companies, is considering job cuts to improve its fortunes. However, the Monsanto legacy continues to cause problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Artificial intelligence is the hot topic at the World Economic Forum this year, with political and business leaders discussing how the technology can be used responsibly in the job market, health care and education.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Europe's real estate market has been hit by a storm. Higher interest rates have caught investors and companies off guard, while the pandemic shifted some fundamental dynamics.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

For some, the World Economic Forum is a needless gathering of the superrich and powerful. Manuela Kasper-Claridge met participants making a difference who aren't as well-known.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Global elites gather for the World Economic Forum in Davos to address pressing issues: wars in Gaza and Ukraine, an AI revolution, a cost-of-living crisis and an ever-changing climate.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Since 2020, billionaire fortunes are up while the wealth of the bottom 60% has declined. Oxfam has urged governments to rein in the "billionaire class."

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The annual meeting takes place against the backdrop of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, an AI revolution, a cost-of-living crisis and an ever-changing climate.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Ahead of Taiwan's election, economic concerns are driving voters to the polls more than tensions with China. With a downturn in industrial production and an aging population, Taiwan needs a new economic model.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary has repeated his support for Boeing's 737 Max jets. He told DW that a delay in Max 9 inspections could have an upside for his firm — faster delivery of other Boeing aircraft.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The Securities and Exchange Comission announced the exchange traded funds less than 24 hours since denying a statement saying they've been approved. The ETFs are expected to accelerate bitcoin's adoption.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The fake announcement of a long-awaited bitcoin exchange-traded fund caused the cryptocurrency to surge. The Securities and Exchange Commission said social media account was compromised.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

As everything seems to be getting more expensive through inflation, many Germans have a secret stash of cash at home. They're holding on to their long-expired currency instead of exchanging it. What are they waiting for?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The cost of living in Germany increased by nearly 6% year-on-year last year, according to provisional figures. While inflation has eased since the start of the year, food and energy price rises remain high.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

French cosmetics billionaire Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the first woman to break through the $100-billion barrier. Who is she, and how did she get so wealthy?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Attacks on container ships in the Red Sea have continued. There are fears the situation could potentially wreaking havoc on supply chains and the global economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

If the last few years have taught us anything, it's to expect the unexpected when it comes to the global economy. Much-needed stability looks unlikely.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Attacks on container ships in the Red Sea have continued. There are fears the situation could potentially wreaking havoc on supply chains and the global economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Attacks on container ships in the Red Sea have continued. There are fears the situation could escalate further, potentially wreaking havoc on supply chains and the global economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The German economy may see a little growth in 2024, but so far everything is pointing to a lackluster year. Dynamic developments seem far out of reach.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The US and Europe just can't compete with China when it comes to producing solar modules. That's the stark message from a new report.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

US prosecutors have told a federal court that a second trial in Sam Bankman-Fried's case would go against the "strong public interest in a prompt resolution" of the case.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

German car manufacturers are falling behind their competitors in e-mobility as the era of fossil-fuel-guzzling cars gradually draws to an end. Can companies adapt to the new challenges?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Signa Prime Selection AG, which owns a top Berlin department store, is the latest Signa subsidiary to open bankruptcy proceedings. The Signa Development Selection AG will soon do the same, the firm said.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

Russia's deputy prime minister says almost all the country's oil exports this year have been shipped to India or China. India is the far bigger growth market as western countries sanction Moscow.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 months ago)

The African oil producer refused to accept the production cuts imposed by OPEC, saying its membership in the oil cartel was no longer benefiting the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Despite improvement in inflation rates, shoppers in Germany are exercising caution amid looming budget cuts in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The agreement among the 27 EU countries on looser fiscal rules was preceded by a Franco-German proposal agreed by German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

After a rise in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, the world's largest shipping firms are staying away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Will we see another supply chain crisis?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

With a new government in power in Poland, a recent strategy of financial nationalism might not leave with the outgoing PiS party.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

With a new government in power in Poland, a recent strategy of financial nationalism might not leave with the outgoing PiS party. Sometimes a push for state intervention comes from the business community itself.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The German Football League voted this week to bring a private equity investor on board to help boost its international marketing efforts. What may appear unusual is quickly becoming the "new normal."

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The legal saga surrounding Elon Musk's Twitter buyout has taken a new turn, with a judge requiring additional testimony. Musk's interactions with the SEC over the high-profile corporate deal remain under close scrutiny.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

The ECB raised interest rates to recent record highs earlier this year, but unexpectedly benign inflation data over the past few months has all but ruled out further increases.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

A heated debated has erupted over German public debt. How much is too much? And when should countries stop borrowing money?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Germany is struggling to find trade workers as high school graduates pursue less physically demanding careers. Now a program in a flood-hit region is convincing jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

As passengers in Germany grapple with delays and cancellations, the country's rail operator executives are set to receive millions in bonuses.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Germany is struggling to find trade workers as high school graduates pursue less physically demanding careers. Now a program in a flood-hit region is convincing jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

As COP28 draws to a close, the world remains reliant on fossil fuels. Experts warn that a "carbon bubble" in the global financial system could turn investors against tough climate action.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

For Spanish consumers, so-called green gold is a driver of inflation. For producers, it is both an opportunity and a challenge as they have to grow production and sales.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Germany is struggling to find trade workers as high school graduates pursue less physically demanding careers. Now a program in a flood-hit region is convincing jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 months ago)

Twenty countries agreed at the COP28 climate summit to triple their nuclear energy capacity by 2050 to reduce carbon emissions. How feasible is the target given the complexities and cost of building new nuclear plants?

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