BUSINESS / TECH
Trump imposes $200bn of new tariffs on Chinese goods
US President Donald Trump on Monday defied warnings and escalated the trade confrontation with China, hitting the country with tariffs starting next week on another $200 billion…
People & Profit
Lessons from Lehman: Are we better prepared for the next crisis?
Ten years ago, the investment bank Lehman Brothers went bankrupt. The event came to symbolise the start of the global financial crisis. With more than $600 billion (€516bn) in…
EU approves controversial copyright directive
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a controversial EU copyright law that hands more power to news and record companies against internet giants like Google and Facebook.
Volkswagen faces first day of trial over 'dieselgate'
The first major German court case against Volkswagen over the "dieselgate" scandal that has shaken up the car industry opened Monday, as investors pursue the world's largest…
Business Daily
US businesses urge Trump to reverse course on China tariffs
US President Donald Trump is gearing up to put in motion the next punishing set of tariffs on China - to the tune of $200 billion. Beijing vows it will retaliate with more…
Argentina hikes interest rate to 60% amid currency slide
Argentina's Central Bank hiked its benchmark interest rate from 45 to 60 percent on Thursday in a dramatic but fruitless bid to shore up the peso, which plunged to a record low…
Argentina asks for early release of IMF funds amid financial crisis
Argentina's President Mauricio Macri said Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund has agreed to accelerate funding in support of his government's austerity program, but…
The Debate
Algorithm anxiety: Trump accuses tech giants of political bias
President Trump has accused Google, Facebook and Twitter of bias. He singled out Google in particular over search engine results that he claims unfairly point to unflattering…
Trump hails 'really good deal' with Mexico on trade
After months of intense negotiations, the United States and Mexico agreed Monday on a thoroughly overhauled free trade pact, while talks with Canada are to begin Tuesday.
Jaguar E-type: World's ‘most beautiful car' goes electric
The iconic Jaguar E-type, described by Enzo Ferrari as "the most beautiful car ever made", is set to go back into production – and this time it will be electric.
Air France, British Airways set to end Tehran flights
Air France, British Airways set to end Tehran flights
Facebook culls accounts tied to Iran, Russia campaigns
Facebook said Tuesday it stopped stealth misinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia, shutting down accounts as part of its battle against fake news ahead of elections in the…
French oil giant Total officially quits US sanctions-hit Iran
2018-08-20 22:34 French oil giant Total officially quits US sanctions-hit Iran
French unions fret over new Canadian CEO for Air France
Several French unions have expressed dismay over the choice of former Air Canada executive Benjamin Smith to head Air France-KLM, citing the need for a CEO to defend “our…
