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Image for German finance minister calls for fair competition in ShanghaiHeadlines

German Finance Minister Calls for Fair Competition in Shanghai

Image for EU plans to stockpile critical minerals amid US-China tension, FT saysHeadlines

EU Plans to Stockpile Critical Minerals Amid US-China Tension, Ft Says

Image for Volkswagen has secured chip supply for now, brand boss saysFinance

Volkswagen Has Secured Chip Supply for Now, Brand Boss Says

Image for France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeedHeadlines

France's Macron: We Believe in Fcas Programme, We Have an Obligation to Succeed

Image for Renault to produce two new Geely-based cars in Brazil

Renault to Produce Two New Geely-Based Cars in Brazil

Date: November 18, 2025

(Reuters) -Renault Group will produce two new cars in Brazil in the second half of 2026, using the base of its Chinese partner Geely's vehicles, as it further expands in a high growth market, it said...

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Russia Plans New Tax on Electronics to Boost Its Defence Capacity

Date: November 18, 2025

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia is planning a new tax on electronics, primarily imported and consumer items, with $2.7 billion in proceeds earmarked to support the domestic electronics industry, including in...

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Google Launches Gemini 3, Embeds AI Model Into Search Immediately

Date: November 18, 2025

By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Alphabet's Google on Tuesday launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasizing that the new capabilities will be immediately...

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Europe Must Not Cede Digital Sphere to Us, China, Warns Germany's Merz

Date: November 18, 2025

BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday called on Europe to take swift action to avoid ceding the increasingly important digital sphere to the United States and China in future....

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Italy Considers 5G Telecoms Licence Extensions With Lower Costs Tied to Investment Pledges

Date: November 18, 2025

MILAN (Reuters) -Italy is considering extending 5G licences while limiting costs for operators in return for investment pledges, a cabinet undersecretary said on Tuesday, as the telecom sector...

Image for Emirates and Safran sign deal for aircraft seat plant in Dubai

Emirates and Safran Sign Deal for Aircraft Seat Plant in Dubai

Date: November 18, 2025

DUBAI (Reuters) -Emirates airline and French aerospace group Safran have signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a manufacturing and seat assembly plant in Dubai, Safran said on Tuesday. The...