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Prudential to raise stake in Malaysia life insurer holding firm to 70% for $377 million
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European shares rebound as Trump withdraws tariff threats over Greenland
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New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs
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China seeks deeper maritime ties with Malta in Central Mediterranean
Italian city of Bologna clashes with government over 30 kph speed limit
Date: January 22, 2026
ROME, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The northern Italian city of Bologna is at the centre of a tussle to keep its 30 kph (19 mph) city centre speed limit despite a court ruling against it and hostility to the...
Czech police detain person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence
Date: January 22, 2026
PRAGUE, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Czech police on Thursday said they have detained a person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence services, though they did not provide additional details. Criminal...
Alibaba to plan IPO for AI chipmaking unit T-Head, Bloomberg News reports
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Alibaba is preparing to list its chipmaking arm, T-Head, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. As a first step, Alibaba plans to restructure...
VW shares jump to top of Germany's DAX after it reports upbeat automotive cash flow
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Shares in Volkswagen rose 5.6% after Europe's largest carmaker on Wednesday reported better-than-expected 2025 net cash flow in its automotive division. Net cash flow for the year...
Holcim CEO expects to make around 15 acquisitions in 2026
Date: January 22, 2026
By John Revill and Divya Chowdhury DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Holcim plans to make around 15 acquisitions in 2026, CEO Miljan Gutovic told Reuters at the World Economic Forum in Davos,...
UK's Beazley rejects Zurich Insurance's $10 billion takeover bid
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Beazley rejected a 7.67-billion-pound ($10.3 billion) takeover bid from Zurich Insurance on Thursday, citing that it "materially undervalues" the UK speciality insurer and was lower...