Germany’s new coalition government wants to attract 400,000 qualified workers from abroad each year to tackle both a demographic imbalance and labour shortages in key […]
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Ozone harms East Asian crops, costing $63 bln a year, scientists say
Fossil fuel emissions aren’t just driving climate change and worsening air quality, they’re also hurting crop yields enough to cause some $63 billion in annual […]
Europe fuels sales growth for French train maker Alstom
French train maker Alstom reported a rise in third-quarter sales on Thursday, bolstered by contract wins in Europe and stronger market clout as it integrates […]
Jewellery helps Richemont sales jump amid post-pandemic luxury revival
Strong demand for its jewellery and watches in the Americas and Europe in a post-pandemic rebound helped quarterly sales at Cartier owner Richemont rise by […]
Lindt sees sales growth ahead as consumers crave sweet treats
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli (LISN.S), said on Tuesday it expects demand for its upmarket chocolates to grow this year after the pandemic saw consumers […]
Starbucks ties up with Meituan to bolster presence in crucial China market
Starbucks (SBUX.O), which has seen sales slow in China due to COVID-19’s fallout, is attempting to widen its reach in its second-biggest market globally by distributing […]
Prada’s Milan fashion week show ends with Jeff Goldblum on the catwalk
Prada called on Hollywood heavyweights Jeff Goldblum and Kyle MacLachlan to bookend its catwalk on Sunday afternoon, bringing a close to a quiet menswear fashion week that […]
Singapore cbank issues guidelines to discourage crypto trading by public
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday issued guidelines that limit cryptocurrency trading service providers from promoting their services to the general public, as […]
No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry
Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the Sports Ministry said on Monday there would be […]
Significant tsunami damage feared in Tonga, communications still cut
Tsunami-hit Tonga remained largely uncontactable on Sunday with telephone and internet links severed, leaving relatives in faraway New Zealand praying for their families on the […]