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Explainer-Can Volkswagen sidestep board opposition to push through its overhaul?

Explainer-Can Volkswagen sidestep board opposition to push through its overhaul?

BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's supervisory board is meeting in a week's time to discuss its biggest ever turnaround plan that has pitted management against unions and the state of Lower Saxony, its second-biggest shareholder.

German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy

German industry presses Merz for tougher China policy

By Maria Martinez and Rachel More BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - German industry is increasing pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to take a tougher line with Beijing, with companies calling for stronger action to address what they describe as unfair competition from Chinese rivals.

Waymo is bringing robotaxis to the country that invented cars

Waymo is bringing robotaxis to the country that invented cars

The country that gave the world the automobile is about to import the driver.

German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August

German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August

BERLIN, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The number of unemployed people in Germany rose slightly less than expected in August, labour office figures showed on Friday.

German chemical industry mood turns positive for first time in four years, Ifo says

German chemical industry mood turns positive for first time in four years, Ifo says

By Anastasiia Kozlova and Amir Orusov Aug 28 (Reuters) - Germany's chemical industry saw a sharp improvement in business sentiment in August, with companies turning positive on current conditions for the first time in four years, though the rebound remains heavily dependent on global supply

Bundesliga Matchday Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart

Bundesliga Matchday Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart

FC Bayern plans to assert its historic dominance over Stuttgart in the season opener.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 28

Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 28

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Jane Ewing Joins Nike as EVP & Chief Commercial Officer Jane Ewing will join Nike as executive vice president & chief commercial officer, effective Sept. 7. She will report directly to CEO Elliot Hill and join […]

65 Americans remain missing after deadly Nepal flash flood

65 Americans remain missing after deadly Nepal flash flood

More than 1,000 people are missing after the Nepal flash floods, including 65 U.S. citizens. Two Americans, a woman, 52, and a man, 55, were rescued.

European shares fall as Nvidia boost fails to offset sectoral weakness

European shares fall as Nvidia boost fails to offset sectoral weakness

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Aug 27 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower on Thursday as a Nvidia-fuelled rally in technology stocks was not enough to offset broader market weakness. The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.4% at 653.77 points, as of 0843 GMT.

Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala knows how to keep a cool head despite outside pressure

Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala knows how to keep a cool head despite outside pressure

Musiala is one of Bayern's most important players and needs to know to stay calm under such pressure.

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Jim Farley shares how a Ford quality disaster prompted plan for change

Jim Farley shares how a Ford quality disaster prompted plan for change

CEO Jim Farley, in this exclusive interview, shares how parking lots full of flawed pickups prompted Ford to try to fix quality, workforce culture.

Ford CEO's plan to beat Toyota was prompted by a quality disaster

Ford CEO's plan to beat Toyota was prompted by a quality disaster

In this exclusive interview, Ford CEO Jim Farley outlines the changes he made in workplace culture and other processes after 2023 pickup disaster.