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BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump
BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump
by  AFP

BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector. - 'Volatile' chip supply - But BMW, whose brands also include Mini and Rolls-Royce, is not immune to the current turmoil in the European auto sector.

Brussels wants high-speed rail linking EU capitals by 2040
Brussels wants high-speed rail linking EU capitals by 2040
by  AFP

The European Commission Wednesday unveiled twin initiatives aimed at slashing transport carbon emissions across the continent -- by expanding high-speed rail links and boosting sustainable fuels for aviation and shipping.

Swiss business chiefs met Trump on tariffs: Bern
Swiss business chiefs met Trump on tariffs: Bern
by  AFP

Swiss business leaders have met US President Donald Trump to draw his attention to the toll that steep tariffs are taking on their companies, Switzerland's government said Wednesday. It had "been informed that several Swiss business leaders requested and obtained a meeting with US President Donald Trump", it added in a statement.

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