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New EU commission to get all clear with big push on defence and economy
New EU commission to get all clear with big push on defence and economy
by  AFP

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Wednesday that Europe has "no time to waste" to boost its defences and competitiveness, as European lawmakers prepared to greenlight her new executive to start work. Appealing for a massive defence spending boost, she said, "We have no time to waste.

Volkswagen says to sell operations in China's Xinjiang
Volkswagen says to sell operations in China's Xinjiang
by  AFP

German car giant Volkswagen said Wednesday it would sell its operations in China's Xinjiang region, where Beijing has been accused of widespread human rights abuses including forced labour. Rights campaigners have for years accused Beijing of a crackdown against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang, including through forced labour and detention camps.

Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss
Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss
by  AFP

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast reported a net loss of $550 million for the third quarter, less than the same period last year as the firm recorded an uptick in sales. VinFast last year reported a net loss of $2.39 billion, up 14.7 percent from 2022.

Hello Kitty owner plunges 17% on sharesale plan
Hello Kitty owner plunges 17% on sharesale plan
by  AFP

Shares in the Japanese entertainment giant behind the popular Hello Kitty brand plunged on Wednesday after major shareholders said they would reduce their stakes. A statement issued Tuesday by Sanrio said shareholders including major bank Mitsubishi UFJ will let go of as many as 25.9 million shares, sold at a price to be determined later.

Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 bn as US charges sparked rout
Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 bn as US charges sparked rout
by  AFP

India's Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had lost almost $55 billion in a stock market rout since US prosecutors last week accused its founder and other officials of fraud. The conglomerate saw $150 billion wiped from its market value in 2023 after a report by short-seller Hindenburg Research accused it of "brazen" corporate fraud.

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay
To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay
by  AFP

Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act. She then sells them at a 25 percent mark-up to charity Friends of Hope, which works with PCX Solutions to process them.