Top-end models drive Mercedes profit growth
Mercedes-Benz said Friday its net profits rose by 12 percent in the first quarter to 4.0 billion euros, buoyed by demand for its vans and priciest premium cars.
Apr 28, 2023
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Indian IT giant TCS misses profit estimates on US weakness
Indian software giant TCS reported a weaker-than-expected increase in first-quarter profits Wednesday, as global banking turmoil and economic uncertainty weighed on its US market.
Apr 12, 2023
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Germany appoints central bank IT chief to head cybersecurity
The German government announced the appointment Tuesday of the European Central Bank's head of IT systems to lead the national cybersecurity agency, months after her predecessor was removed following reports of possible problematic ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Could Russia get round sanctions with cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency purchases in rubles are at a record high following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, raising questions about whether piling into the likes of bitcoin can help Moscow get around sanctions.
Mar 1, 2022
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Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen thousands of farmers evicted ...
Nov 28, 2021
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Investors in renewables tripled fossil fuel performance over the past decade
Renewable power investors continue to outpace fossil fuel investors across the globe, signaling a decline for investment in fossil fuels.
Mar 18, 2021
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COVID-19 renewable energy response in Africa 'meager'
As of June this year, only three Africa countries, Burkina Faso, Kenya and Nigeria promoted the use of renewable energy to control the challenges COVID-19 triggered in the sector, a study says.
Oct 20, 2020
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Jack Ma, Grab eye opportunities in Singapore digital bank battle
Singapore is opening up its banking industry to digital lenders in a reform that could shake up the sector across Southeast Asia, with Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and ride-hailer Grab among those seeking licences.
Jan 12, 2020
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Could cryptocurrency dethrone the dollar?
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has suggested that a virtual currency, modelled on Facebook's Libra, could one day replace the dollar as king of the foreign exchange market.
Sep 1, 2019
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