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Where travelers take longer: Corpus Christi postpones the waves of traffic jams

Because of the holiday, traffic jams in six federal states will shift towards the middle of the week. When does it get crowded on the highways and why patience is required again at the weekend in the south.

French Navy Seizes Russia-Linked Tanker in the Atlantic

The French Navy has boarded and seized a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic. The vessel is under international sanctions, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. On Sunday morning, the French Navy seized the Tagor, an oil tanker that departed from Russia, Macron wrote on in a post on X today. The operation of the boarding and seizure was carried out on the high seas in the Atlantic with the support of France’s allies, including the UK, the French President said. France is constant

Viessmann: AI consulting for companies: Why administrative board member Frauke von Polier is becoming self-employed on the side

Frauke von Polier has just given up her position as Human Resources Director - in a dual role she focuses on the challenges for companies in the age of AI.

Interest rate decision: ECB survey: Consumers expect high inflation due to war

The Iran war has made energy more expensive and pushed up inflation in the euro area. People expect the cost of living to rise - even over a longer period of time.

Unitree clears key hurdle to Shanghai IPO as China’s humanoid robot wave gathers pace

Unitree Robotics, one of the leading forces in mainland China’s booming humanoid robot sector, has cleared a major hurdle for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) after passing a listing committee hearing on Monday. The Hangzhou-based company filed to list on Shanghai’s Star Market on March 20. Following two rounds of regulatory inquiries and an on-site inspection, the hearing approval opens the door for the IPO to proceed to registration and issuance. Unitree said it aimed to...

‘We are a small country’: why Malaysia is resisting US defence spending call

Malaysia is unlikely to come close to a US call for Asian partners to spend 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product on defence, analysts have said, as Putrajaya tries to modernise an ageing military without overwhelming public finances or appearing to align with Washington’s China strategy. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the US had “every right” to ask allies to raise defence expenditure, but stressed that Malaysia faced limits as a developing economy. “For a country like Malaysia,..

How the boomers screwed Europe

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“I don’t want to help finance this anymore”: Why high earners in Germany are leaving

https://www.merkur.de/wirtschaft/hoher-steuer-konequenen-zieh-warum-gutverdiener-wegen-zr-94321008.html#google\_vignette https://archive.is/33pU7 Part 2 of what I think is an excellent series of articles (part 1 here: https://www.merkur.de/wirtschaft/jetzt-an-deutschland-zweiken-warum-gutverdiener-zr-94310151.html) I identify with this 100% - “The deal just doesn’t work at some point” describes it exactly. submitted by /u/throwawayausgruenden [link] [comments]

EverYield 9% bond

I have just seen that the Stuttgart Stock Exchange will begin subscribing to the new EverYield bond with a fixed 9% coupon p.a. (paid semi-annually) today at 12:00 p.m. Term until June 2032 and denomination of €1,000 per bond. The proceeds from the issue are intended for infrastructure projects in Austria. EverYield Properties AG - 9% Infrastructure Bond 2026/2032 ISIN: DE000A4EVPH1 https://www.boerse-stuttgart.de/de-de/handel/everyield-ag-debueiert-mit-entwicklung-anleihe/ What hal

American IP probe against Vietnam seen as much about trade deficit as fakes

Philippines and Vietnam upgrade ties to 'enhanced strategic partnership'

China tightens grip on outbound investment after Meta-Manus deal fallout

Kyrgyzstan indictment of former security head clouds 2027 election

Hanwha Aerospace factory explosion kills 5 in central South Korea

Chinese companies receive up to 8 times more subsidies than OECD peers

Career: Suddenly unemployed – how managers should react to your termination

From the Handelsblatt archive: Companies are separating from top people, discreetly but radically. A management expert gives four tips for affected managers - and how they can protect their opportunities.

DKB savings plan not implemented?

Savings rate should be purchased today (1st of the month). Not happened so far. So far nothing new (it will only come later today). But otherwise there was ALWAYS an order open in the order book... that's missing today too - mistake? submitted by /u/Ensel6 [link] [comments]

Trump hits out at ‘chirping’ critics as U.S. and Iran launch fresh wave of strikes

Trump's Truth Social post comes as air strikes between the U.S. and Iran resumed over the weekend.

Investments: stocks, bonds, ETFs, options: This is how it works with additional income without work

Do nothing and the money will still flow: In order for the promise of passive income to come true, it is important to avoid common mistakes - and say goodbye to an illusion.

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen list $9.9 million Martha’s Vineyard property where they wed 31 years ago

Actors Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson are selling one of the most significant homes in their property portfolio, where they hosted A-list guests, including Tom Hanks and President Bill Clinton.

How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war

Since the Iran war began in late February, Turkey has positioned itself as a key regional power, an economic bridge and a neutral mediator, condemning both the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Gulf nations. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his country’s support for peace talks in separate phone calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last week. The week before, in a call with US President Donald...

Hegseth tones down China rhetoric on return to Asia

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth told Asia’s biggest military conference that his country’s relations with China were “better than they’ve been in many years”, as he adopted a much less strident tone than at the same event 12 months ago. “President Trump and this administration seek a stable peace, fair trade and respectful relations with China,” Hegseth said on Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The two countries agreed to “build a constructive relationship of strategic...

Retail had a 'surprisingly robust' first quarter, but the real test is ahead as tax refunds dry up

The retail industry saw strong first-quarter sales and profits, but high tax refunds and buy now, pay later helped mask underlying consumer weakness.

Dakota Johnson lists stunning midcentury modern ‘tree house’ in L.A. for $6 million

Actress Dakota Johnson is selling her West Hollywood home that she has lived in for the last 10 years—having purchased it with the money she made from starring in “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

Ukraine war: Russia stops exporting kerosene because of Ukrainian attacks

Russia temporarily stops exporting aviation fuel because of Ukrainian attacks on refineries. The export ban is intended to stabilize the domestic fuel market.

Best Investing Broker/Bank for Swiss resident

Hi! I want to start investing by buying stocks and managing a small portfolio and would like to do so with the least costs... I was thinking about Interactive Brokers. What would you recommend? PS: Im a beguinner, so I won't do crazy stuff, just buying and selling stocks. submitted by /u/mvtteeoo [link] [comments]

Current stock investments? (No AI/Semiconductor)

Hello, I sold half of my semiconductor ETFs today because I'm starting to not trust all the AI ​​nonsense anymore. Now I have €2000 (600 of which is profit) available to reinvest. Unfortunately, all the ETFs I had in mind are totally inflated precisely because of the semiconductors. Therefore, I am looking for other promising opportunities (3-4 different stocks/ETFs) that may be in the pharmaceutical or energy sectors etc. to invest in. For tips, suggestions

India rolls out welcome mat for Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing

_ Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing’s first trip to India since being sworn in as president signals New Delhi’s recognition of the strongman’s political status as it seeks to counter mounting Chinese influence, according to analysts. The five-day visit, which began on Saturday at the personal invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is aimed at strengthening ties with one of Myanmar’s key regional partners. Despite Western sanctions imposed after the February 2021 coup, India has maintained...

Inheritance: How do we prepare for inheritance tax reform?

From the WiWo archive: Our reader is thinking about protecting her assets from higher taxes before inheritance. How can families prepare early for inheritance tax reform?

Live blog from TECH: Telekom manager Abolhassan: “The government must make electricity cheap”

Humanoids are driving investments in robotics AI +++ Neura-Robotics founder Reger: “Robots not only need a brain, but also a nervous system”+++ The live blog.