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If Europe builds the gigafactories, will an AI industry come?

If Europe builds the gigafactories, will an AI industry...

The hope is that local firms like France's Mistral will use the factories to cre...

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Toyota sees potential risk to deal brokered with Tesla in Europe

Toyota sees potential risk to deal brokered with Tesla ...

Toyota and other carmakers that were planning to pool with Tesla for this year m...

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U.S.-Canada trade war heats up as Trump doubles metals tariffs, then backs off

U.S.-Canada trade war heats up as Trump doubles metals ...

The switch came after a Canadian official also backed off his own plans for a 25...

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Indonesia’s industrial growth goals at risk as education system falls short

Indonesia’s industrial growth goals at risk as educatio...

Poor teaching and a dearth of basic equipment has led to a pressing shortage of ...

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Asian stocks slide as U.S. growth worries grip markets

Asian stocks slide as U.S. growth worries grip markets

In Asia, stocks were battered across the board with Japan's Nikkei and Taiwan st...

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Nissan focused on product development as it hunts for partner

Nissan focused on product development as it hunts for p...

Nissan wants to be directly involved in the development and rollout of new produ...

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Japan's trade minister fails to win tariff exemption assurance from U.S.

Japan's trade minister fails to win tariff exemption as...

New duties on car imports would deal a direct blow to the economy of Japan, whic...

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Japan’s economic growth revised lower ahead of BOJ meet

Japan’s economic growth revised lower ahead of BOJ meet

The revised figures highlight pockets of weakness in the Japanese economy even a...

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Japan brokers rethink repackaged JGBs after regulator warning

Japan brokers rethink repackaged JGBs after regulator w...

There are concerns that buyers might lack proper risk management for the product...

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BOJ’s next rate hike likely in June, former executive says

BOJ’s next rate hike likely in June, former executive says

Kazuo Momma, a former executive director in charge of monetary policy, says the ...

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Tesla is flailing in China and the rapid rise of BYD is to blame

Tesla is flailing in China and the rapid rise of BYD is...

Disappointing shipments in China have been blamed on a narrow and dated lineup, ...

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Singapore and Hong Kong face growth risks over U.S. tariff war with China

Singapore and Hong Kong face growth risks over U.S. tar...

Singapore and Hong Kong are among the most exposed to China’s economy via commod...

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Japan credit investors seek shield from M&A risks as deals boom

Japan credit investors seek shield from M&A risks as de...

Change of Control clauses, which had been rare in Japan, are being increasingly ...

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The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges

The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel d...

Aging plantations and slow replanting have led to lower yields even as demand fo...

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‘Impossible trinity’ conundrum has caused a cash crunch in Asia

‘Impossible trinity’ conundrum has caused a cash crunch...

Countries can’t simultaneously control their currencies, independently set inter...

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Five years on, the economic impact of COVID-19 lingers

Five years on, the economic impact of COVID-19 lingers

Though the immediate shock has passed, COVID-19's legacy continues to reshape gl...