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VEVEY, Switzerland, Oct 17, 2025: Nestlé SA announced Thursday that it will eliminate 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years as part of a broad cost-reduction plan, marking one of the largest workforce restructurings in the company’s history. The decision follows

VANCOUVER, October 14, 2025: The United States government has taken a 10 percent equity stake in Canada-based Trilogy Metals Inc., intensifying its involvement in the North American critical minerals sector. The deal, valued at $35.6 million, includes warrants that could raise Washington’s share to 17.5

The Hague, October 13, 2025: The Dutch government has taken direct control of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chipmaker owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, citing significant governance shortcomings and the need to protect national economic security. The rare intervention was announced on October 12 and carried

BRUSSELS, October 11, 2025: The European Commission announced on Friday the addition of six new AI Factories to its growing network, marking a significant step in its efforts to position the European Union as a global hub for artificial intelligence. The expansion brings the total

MARSHALL, Texas, October 11, 2025: A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, has ordered Samsung Electronics to pay $445.5 million in damages to Collision Communications, finding that the South Korean technology company willfully infringed four patents tied to wireless communication standards used in 4G, 5G and

NEW YORK, October 9, 2025: Gold prices broke through the $4,000 per ounce barrier for the first time, prompting a sharp rally in mining stocks globally as investors shifted focus to companies positioned to benefit from the historic surge in the precious

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025: The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for 2025 across the region encompassing the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, known collectively as MENAAP, citing stronger-than-expected activity in Gulf economies and resilient performance in non-oil sectors. According to the

WARSAW, 7 October 2025: Poland’s registered unemployment rate rose to 5.6 percent in September, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. The figure reflects an increase from 5.5 percent in August and marks the highest level

Japan’s trade deficit narrowed more than expected in August, supported by a smaller decline in exports and a sharper drop in imports, according to official data released Wednesday by the Ministry of Finance. The country posted a trade deficit of

The United States has officially reduced tariffs on Japanese automobile and auto parts imports to 15 percent, a significant drop from the previous 27.5 percent rate. The revised tariff took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, September