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From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road
From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road
by  AFP

As Volkswagen seeks to push through a drastic restructuring with billions of euros in cuts, workers nationwide on Monday kicked off what could be a long wave of industrial action. They began their industrial action Monday with so-called "warning strikes" -- short walkouts typically used during ongoing negotiations.

'Future of planet' at stake at ICJ hearings: Vanuatu
'Future of planet' at stake at ICJ hearings: Vanuatu
by  AFP

The future of the planet is at stake during hearings at the top United Nations court, a representative for Vanuatu said Monday, opening a historic case that aims to set a legal framework on how countries should tackle climate change.

Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles
Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles
by  AFP

Equities rose across Asia on Monday following another record day on Wall Street, with traders also cheered by data suggesting China's economic malaise is showing signs of easing. Hong Kong and Shanghai were among the best performers after data showed Chinese manufacturing activity expanded at a faster clip than expected in November.

Thousands to strike at Volkswagen's Germany plants
Thousands to strike at Volkswagen's Germany plants
by  AFP

Thousands of Volkswagen workers were to go on strike Monday in an escalating industrial dispute at the crisis-hit German auto giant with thousands of jobs at stake. Its woes reflect a broader crisis in the European auto industry, with demand weak and the transition to electric cars slower than expected.

Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt allies
Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt allies
by  AFP

Norway has suspended plans to start giving licences for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from environment groups and international institutions, a party allied with the centre-left government said on Sunday. But scientists, non-government groups, some multi-national companies and international institutions such as the European Parliament had opposed the move.

Auto giant Stellantis announces 'immediate' resignation of CEO Tavares
Auto giant Stellantis announces 'immediate' resignation of CEO Tavares
by  AFP

Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares on Sunday resigned "with immediate effect", the auto giant announced, signalling differences over how to confront the group's profit slump. Tavares started his career in the car industry with Renault before becoming chief executive of the old Peugeot-Citroen (PSA) group in 2014.