Manufacturing
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Germany
Manufacturing sector in France sees lowest fall since May 2024
Although France’s manufacturing sector suffered in February, the UK’s services sector saw growth this month, with Germany’s manufacturing PMI hitting…
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Germany
Thyssenkrupp announces lower sales as shake-up plans proceed
Earnings increased despite weaker sales, thanks to the German firm’s efficiency drive. Meanwhile, Thyssenkrupp’s military-related units expect a boost from…
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Germany
Can Germany’s improving financial sentiment beat business pessimism?
Financial experts are more optimistic about Germany’s economy as the ZEW index rebounded more than expected in December, its highest…
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Germany
Germany’s business climate at near 4-year low as 2025 outlook darkens
A pessimistic outlook towards 2025 is gripping key sectors, with structural challenges and weak investment driving prolonged stagnation concerns for…
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Germany
Plant closures and job cuts: Volkswagen resumes talks with unions
Management and unions at Volkswagen have yet to find common ground in talks concerning the German car maker’s proposal on…
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Germany
Spain’s manufacturing growth for November hit by Valencia flooding
Although manufacturing growth in Spain rose at a slower rate in November because of flooding, it was still above the…
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Asia
Indonesia is revving up its ambition to have a national car. Can a weapons firm deliver?
A HISTORY OF FAILED VENTURES Mr Prabowo is not the only Indonesian president with dreams of building a local car…
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News
Commentary: Ratan Tata’s vision should still be India’s
WHAT INDIA COULD BECOME Nevertheless, India trusted his judgement, even in matters of politics: When Tata Motors picked Modi-run Gujarat…
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Asia
Commentary: Eroding wages in Myanmar add to debate about whether garment brands should ‘stay or go’
INFLATION CUTS INTO WAGES The legal minimum wage, as of August 2024, is effectively 6,800 kyat per day. This includes…
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Germany
Scholz visits Meyer Werft shipyard as company struggles to stay afloat
Meyer Werft, one of the world’s biggest cruise ship builders, will receive government support to patch up its budget deficit.…
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