Volkswagen is ready for Europe’s 2035 fossil-fuel car ban – CEO

Volkswagen is ready for Europe’s 2035 fossil-fuel car ban – CEO

A Volkswagen logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David ‘Dee’ Delgado/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights MUNICH, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is ready for Europe’s planned 2035 ban on new sales of fossil-fuel cars as it ramps up its electric vehicle … Read more

Raimondo warns China patience of US business is ‘wearing thin’

Raimondo warns China patience of US business is ‘wearing thin’

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo attends a press conference at the Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services near the Shanghai Pudong International Airport, in Shanghai, China August 30, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned China in interviews broadcast on Sunday that the patience of U.S. … Read more

China lets Baidu, others launch ChatGPT-like bots to public, tech shares jump

China lets Baidu, others launch ChatGPT-like bots to public, tech shares jump

Baidu sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song Acquire Licensing Rights Baidu, SenseTime, Baichuan open AI products to the public Chinese media say 11 firms have received government approval Approvals anticipated after Beijing passed generative AI rules Shares in Baidu, SenseTime jump Aug 31 … Read more

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Street celebrations erupt in Gabon’s capital France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup Army generals plan meeting to choose leader LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday and had put President Ali Bongo under house arrest, stepping in … Read more

China says easing market access in response to ‘uninvestible’ comment from US

China says easing market access in response to ‘uninvestible’ comment from US

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo talks to Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) – China has defended its business practices after U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said American firms … Read more

US raises concerns by Micron, Intel with China

US raises concerns by Micron, Intel with China

[1/3]U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo delivers her speech at a reception with U.S. Industry and Chinese Government Officials hosted by U.S. Ambassador to China Nick Burns, in Beijing, China, August 28, 2023. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights BEIJING, Aug 29 (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed concerns about restrictions on American … Read more

French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

[1/3]A Saudi model displays latest collection of abayas (Arabic female dresses) by Saudi Princess Safia Hussain, during a fashion show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Secularism is sensitive topic in France In 2004, France banned headscarves in schools Education minister announced ban on abaya on Sunday Move … Read more

US Commerce chief seeks trade, tourism boost in China talks

US Commerce chief seeks trade, tourism boost in China talks

[1/4]U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, shakes hands with Lin Feng, Director General of China Ministry of Commerce as U.S. Ambassador to China Nick Burns looks on as she arrives at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce … Read more

Exclusive: Tiger Global says ex-employee targets it in misinformation attacks

Exclusive: Tiger Global says ex-employee targets it in misinformation attacks

Aug 25 (Reuters) – Investment firm Tiger Global Management LLC, known for its early bets on tech firms like Meta (META.O) and Spotify , on Friday told limited partners it has been the target of a series of misinformation attacks by a former employee, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The firm was responding … Read more

Pakistan cable car ordeal ends with all on board, mostly children, rescued

Pakistan cable car ordeal ends with all on board, mostly children, rescued

Rescue operation completed successfully, PM says Seven students and one other were on board for hours ‘It was a unique operation that required lots of skill’-military PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Pakistani rescuers pulled seven children and one man to safety after their cable car became stranded high over a remote ravine on Tuesday, … Read more