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Ford CEO wants level playing field with Toyota, GM imports as USMCA trade talks reopen

Ford reports it assembled more than 2 million vehicles in the U.S. last year – more than any other auto manufacturer, including 311,000 units for export.

Design protection for furniture: USM Haller wins before the Federal Court of Justice

The Karlsruhe judges strengthen copyright protection for designer furniture: In a groundbreaking ruling, the Federal Court of Justice overturned an earlier decision in the dispute over the USM Haller office furniture system. The process does not end there.

Industry: New Infineon semiconductor factory in Dresden creates 1,000 jobs

Infineon put its new “Smart Power Fab” in Dresden into operation three months earlier than planned. The semiconductors are intended to power electric cars and data centers, among other things.

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Hong Kong enters summer flu season as Covid infections also climb

Hong Kong health authorities have called on the public to stay vigilant as the city has entered the summer flu season, with Covid-19 cases also on the rise. Dr Albert Au Ka-wing, head of the communicable disease branch of the Centre for Health Protection, said on Thursday that surveillance data suggested flu cases rose significantly last week, signalling the beginning of the seasonal infection period. He noted that it was difficult to predict how long the season would last, even though the most.

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Genel to Acquire Capricorn for $360 Million

The merger will see the British company, whose production comes from Iraq's Kurdistan region, expand into Egypt in the Sahara desert.

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India’s toxic crop waste could fuel global airlines, study finds

Every year, farmers in India burn millions of tonnes of stalks, husks and other plant matter left after a harvest that has long contributed to winter smog in South Asia. But the agricultural waste – also known as crop residue – could become a source to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for airlines around the world, according to a new study. SAF is a green alternative to conventional jet fuel derived from a blend of aviation turbine fuel and raw materials for use in aircraft. By combining...

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Failed state entry: The canceled KNDS IPO and its consequences

Operationally, KNDS wants to continue as before, even without an IPO. On the other hand, German politicians are denied the planned influence on the tank manufacturer.

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China: Authorities give details of the plane crash in Beijing

A week ago, a small plane flew into Beijing's largest skyscraper. The authorities withheld details for a long time. Now there is an investigation report.

Fashion discounter: Takko sales talks have apparently failed for the time being – CFO is leaving

There is no peace at the fashion discounter Takko: Sales talks are to be paused, and CFO Stefan Macheleidt has left the retailer.

The three factors that have finally brought the small-cap trade to life

Strategists at Goldman Sachs said the three key catalysts for the Russell 2000’s recent outperformance were the artificial-intelligence industry, a strong economic backdrop and a boost in biotechnology stocks.

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Hong Kong’s box office takings for first half of 2026 up 25% year on year

Hong Kong’s box office takings for the first half of 2026 rose by nearly 25 per cent year on year, with comedy film Night King emerging as the highest-grossing movie over the six-month period. According to figures from the Hong Kong Box Office, 142 films premiered between January 1 and June 30, of which 17 were locally made. The movies generated HK$664 million (US$85 million) in takings, up from HK$531 million in the first six months of last year. “The summer film season has just begun with many

Administrative court: Despite the ruling: Commuters must continue to accept border controls

Political arbitrariness? Illegal? Three plaintiffs go to court against the controls at the border with Austria - and are successful. That's why they still have to allow themselves to be controlled.

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Data centers: “Our customers are extremely picky”: Snowflake boss expresses skepticism about Meta’s cloud plans

Sridhar Ramaswamy does not believe that Snowflake will soon work with the Facebook Group - and urges Anthropic and OpenAI users to be careful in view of rising AI costs.

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Russia’s neighbor Lithuania scraps constitutional ban on nuclear weapons. Here's why

The decision comes shortly after lawmakers in Finland voted to lift its longstanding ban on nuclear weapons.

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Japanese Banks Commit $496 Million to India's Power Grid Expansion

Japanese banks are set to provide financing of up to the equivalent of $496 million for a key grid transmission project in India under a new Asian framework on energy cooperation, Nikkei Asia reported on Thursday. Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC), Kansai Mirai Bank, and the state-backed Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC), are lining up for up to 80 billion yen, or $496 million in current exchange rates, in syndicated financing for a high-voltage direct current (HDVC) trans

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KI: OpenAI is said to have offered US government participation

Washington wants to regulate the AI industry and is negotiating with companies about standards for new models. According to a report, Sam Altman made a surprising offer.

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Why it matters that China’s advanced fighters can use all its carriers

China’s older aircraft carriers can operate more closely with the more advanced Fujian than previously thought, observers said following PLA exercises showing upgraded fighter jets taking off from the older Liaoning carrier. Images taken during a 40-day mission in the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean that ended on June 22 showed multiple J-15T jets taking off from, and landing on, the Liaoning. China operates three aircraft carriers, which use two launch systems. The older Liaoning and Shandong

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China AI drug-design deals swell as US scrutiny mounts

Riding a wave of booming cross-border dealmaking, China’s AI-driven drug-design firms are charging onto the global stage despite Washington’s growing scrutiny of Chinese biotech firms. The value of out-licensing deals struck by Chinese biotech companies with top global multinational pharmaceutical companies climbed to US$75 billion in the first five months of 2026, up from zero before 2020, according to Linda Shu, head of China healthcare research at HSBC. In total, over the five months, these..

SpaceX may emerge as ultimate blueprint for new wave of mega-cap IPOs

"It would not surprise me at all to see a similar dynamic play out with some of these [IPOs] set to come in the months ahead," the Kathmere Capital CIO says.

Americans are paying record prices for steak. Here's why demand isn't cracking

Despite record beef prices, Americans aren't giving up steak. Consumers are treating beef as an affordable luxury and prioritizing it for special occasions.

Pension reform: Seize the great opportunity, but do it correctly

Capital rent will only bear fruit if the investment is protected from too much political influence. The motto should be everything for returns.

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Make Hong Kong China’s ‘space finance capital’, legal group urges Beijing

An independent legal group has proposed that Beijing designate Hong Kong as the country’s “space finance capital”, positioning the city as a gateway for commercial development of the sector under the national five-year plan. The Asian Academy of International Law also proposed in policy papers issued on Thursday that Hong Kong should enact a space asset registration and finance ordinance to provide legal certainty for the financing of such assets. The group pointed to Hong Kong’s key strengths..

Strategic partnership: In the future, Kärcher devices will run on Stihl batteries

The companies Stihl and Kärcher are establishing a battery alliance. In the future, professional users will be able to use the same battery storage in their chainsaws and high-pressure cleaners.

AI agents will soon be able to match human traders, Robinhood CEO tells CNBC

Vlad Tenev spoke about the potential of AI agents in trading in an interview with CNBC.

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Dax current: Dax is trading above 25,000 points – investors are waiting for US signals

The leading German index continues to struggle to maintain the 25,000 point mark. Meanwhile, new impulses are coming from the labor market in the USA and the Eurozone.

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Signa bankruptcy: Supreme Court confirms Benko's first conviction

The Austrian investor René Benko was convicted in the first trial. An appeals court has now confirmed this. Nevertheless, the process needs to be partially reopened.

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Japan's trillion plan: condemned to progress

Japan's government wants to stimulate the economy with trillions in investments. There is a crucial difference to the German special fund: the money should flow into future technologies.

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Eyelash products with hormones: Dark circles caused by eyelash serum? Doctor warns of side effects

Could your eyelashes be fuller and longer? Eyelash serums want to help with this. However, if the cosmetics contain so-called prostaglandins, caution is advised. Why an ophthalmologist warns against it.

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AU obligation: This will apply to sick leave at work in the future

Sickness levels in many companies have recently been at a relatively high level. The coalition now wants to counteract this with two changes for employees.