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Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
Exxon talks continue on shallow-water block in Guyana auction, company says
Exxon, Hess, and CNOOC continue talks with Guyana on shallow-water block S8 amid earlier auction withdrawal confusion.
What the U.S. chip crackdown on China means: Key industries and technologies affected
U.S. targets China’s chip ambitions with new export curbs, affecting 140 firms, advanced tools, software, and memory tech.
Duke pauses assessment of US energy loan program ahead of Trump administration
Duke Energy pauses U.S. infrastructure loan assessment, citing uncertainty over the future of IRA funding under Trump administration.
Tesla leads November’s global market value surge
Tesla's value rose 38.1% to $1.1T on reports of Trump's transition team plans to ease self-driving car rules.
Storm Bora floods homes, streets in Greek island of Rhodes
Greece has become a 'hot spot' for climate change, ravaged by floods and wildfires in recent years.
Baidu’s Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test in Hong Kong
This marks Baidu's first known permit for autonomous vehicle testing outside mainland China.
Nissan CFO Stephen Ma to step down, Bloomberg News reports
Like many foreign automakers, Nissan struggles in China as local brands dominate with affordable EVs and hybrids.
Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades
Chana district in Songkhla faces the worst floods in 50 years, with residents evacuated from homes submerged by torrents.
Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate China comeback, sources say
Mercedes-Benz taps China's Momenta for ADAS tech, with $75M investment, aiming to regain market share in China by 2025.
