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China’s zinc smelters tighten grip as global rivals struggle
Harsh conditions in the global market have forced production cuts, including in Japan and Australia China’s zinc producers are pushing for…
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Ellison rivals Musk as world’s richest man with US$70 billion gain
Larry Ellison is closing in on Elon Musk for the title of the world’s richest person. His fortune soared US$70 billion after Oracle…
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VW unveils affordable EVs to take on Chinese rivals
Volkswagen has made considerable cost savings on the cars by sharing technology across the different models Europe’s top car manufacturer…
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French PM Bayrou fights for survival as rivals refuse support in vote of confidence
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor French opposition parties have said they will not back Prime Minister François Bayrou after he called a…
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Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett Join Disney+’s ‘Rivals’ as Season 2 Guest Stars
Disney+ has unveiled new casting additions for the second season of “Rivals,” with Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett joining the ensemble…
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Nomura’s starting pay matched by Japanese rivals to retain staff
Medium-sized securities firms mostly generate revenue by having staff make sales directly to clients, rather than rely on online trading…
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South Korea’s SK On aims to best rivals with next-generation batteries
SK Innovation’s battery unit plans to accelerate development of cutting-edge technologies in partnership with US and European carmakers,…
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While Rivals Stumble, Hermès Keeps Climbing With Q2 Sales Up 9%
PARIS – Hermès International continued to demonstrate its resilience and strong brand equity, with sales up 9 percent in the second…
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Kia aims to win US market share as tariffs force rivals to pull back
South Korea’s Kia Corp said on Friday (Jul 25) that it aims to increase its US sales and market share in the second half, driven by sales…
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JPMorgan is now worth more than three largest rivals combined
The Trump administration’s embrace of the cryptocurrency industry has breathed air back into some upstarts organ Chase keeps putting more…
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German startup takes on 'solar-only' rivals with energy-as-a-service model
German startup Enerkii has launched an energy-as-a-service model that aims to cut power bills in half for industrial customers — and…
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Japan’s Nidec builds made-in-China EV motor to help Toyota catch rivals
Japan’s Nidec is building an almost totally “made-in-China” electric vehicle (EV) motor to help Toyota Motor compete in the world’s…
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Texas Boosts Film Incentive to $150 Million a Year in Bid to Lure Production From Regional Rivals
Texas is beefing up its incentive for film production, as the state seeks to compete with regional rivals like New Mexico and Georgia.…
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Wearing a computer on your face? Snap looks to take on rivals with new augmented reality glasses
For years, Snap has envisioned a future where people wear glasses to view and interact with computer-generated images without having to…
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China warns BYD, rivals to self-regulate as price war heats up
Chinese officials summoned the heads of major electric vehicle makers, including BYD, to Beijing earlier this week to address concerns…
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How NATO is turning to startups to outpace its rivals
War is being redefined by technology. Drones now swarm where soldiers once marched, AI can detect threats faster than spies, and…
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Shell is studying merits of BP deal as rival’s stock slumps
Shell is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, though it’s waiting for further stock and oil price declines…
Culture
BAFTA TV Craft Awards: ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Slow Horses’ and ‘Rivals’ Among Winners
“Baby Reindeer,” “Rivals” and “Slow Horses” have won two honors each at the 2025 BAFTA TV Craft Awards. The ceremony, held on Sunday night…
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Volkswagen is cutting thousands of jobs but still dwarfs global rivals
Job cuts are coming thick and fast from Volkswagen (VW). Just since December, it’s announced plans to reduce its German workforce by…
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Apple ordered by EU antitrust regulators to open up to rivals
Apple was ordered by EU antitrust regulators on Wednesday (Mar 19) to open up its closed ecosystem to rivals, with the latter spelling out…
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Chinese rivals seize on Illumina’s blacklisting to woo clients
BEIJING’S surprise move to blacklist Illumina has unleashed a frenzy among the US firm’s Chinese rivals to win market share from the…
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Meta opens Facebook Marketplace to rivals in EU antitrust clash
Facebook said that despite the changes, it continues to disagree with the European Commission’s decision last year, which saw Meta…
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Amazon’s cloud business faces crucial test after rivals Microsoft, Google stumble
THE pressure is on Amazon.com to deliver on lofty expectations for cloud computing in its fourth-quarter results on Thursday (Feb 6),…
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Tesla launches redesigned Model Y in China, seeking to fend off rivals
TESLA launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday (Jan 10), hoping that a redesigned exterior and…