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China's RLX Technology Q4 revenue rises 40% on global expansion
OverviewChina e-vapor firm's Q4 revenue rose 40% yr/yr, driven by international expansion and acquisitionsGross margin improved to 31.4% in Q4 from 27.0% a year earlierNon-GAAP net income for Q4 increased 27.6% yr/yrOutlookRLX Technology says it is focused on multidimensional growth in 2026Compa...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
German economy minister: US waiver on Russian oil driven by domestic pressure
BERLIN, March 13 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said on Friday that she saw both sides to the United States' decision to issue a 30-day waiver for the purchase of Russian oil products."It seems to me that domestic political pressure in the United States is very, very hi...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reports
March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Trump told G7 leaders in a virtual meeting on Wednesday that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reported on Friday citing three officials from G7 countries briefed on the contents of the call.According to the report, Trump told allies that he "got rid...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Geely's vehicle technology wins EU certification on assisted driving
BEIJING, March 13 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Geely's smart driving assistance system, G-ASD, has received certification under EU regulations on advanced assisted driving, marking the first approval of its kind for Chinese-made driving assistance technology in the bloc.Cars equipped with G-ASD...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Hong Kong proposes easing rules for dual-class share listings in competitiveness push
Proposals come amid a boom in shares sales by mainland Chinese firmsBourse proposes cutting one market value threshold by half Proposes that all new listing applicants would be able to file confidentiallyBy Yantoultra Ngui and Sherin SunnyMarch 13 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's stock exchange has propo...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reports
March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Trump told G7 leaders in a virtual meeting Wednesday that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reported on Friday citing three officials from G7 countries briefed on the contents of the call.Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Explosion heard overnight near Turkish military base hosting US troops
ANKARA, March 13 (Reuters) - An explosion was heard and windows were shaken overnight near the Incirlik military base in southern Turkey where U.S. troops and others are stationed, according to a Reuters witness and social media footage.NATO air defences stationed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea ha...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors to be repatriated from Sri Lanka, Iran embassy source and local media say
COLOMBO, March 13 (Reuters) - The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a U.S. submarine attack on a warship off Sri Lanka's coast last week will be repatriated, a Iran embassy source and local media in Sri Lanka reported on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Didi Global posts smaller Q4 loss as revenue rises 10.5%
BEIJING, March 13 (Reuters) - Didi Global reported a net loss for the fourth quarter on Friday as China's largest ride-hailing platform ramped up international expansion, pushing up costs.The company, which dominates China's ride-hailing market and has expanded primarily in Latin America wit...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
China's BYD to launch new premium EV in Europe that can charge in minutes
By Nick Carey LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - BYD 002594.SZ said on Friday it will launch a premium electric vehicle in Europe next month that can charge in just minutes, far faster than anything on the market today, as it pursues rapid overseas expansion amid flagging sales in China.Combined with a...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Cuban president, under pressure from economic crisis and from Trump, to address media
By Daniel Trotta HAVANA, March 13 (Reuters) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is scheduled to address Cuban media on Friday in a rare appearance that comes amid a severe economic crisis and as the Communist government has come under increasing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.The appea...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Veon's core profit rises on digital services as it prepares Starlink deployment in Bangladesh
By Leo MarchandonMarch 13 - Digital services operator Veon VEON.O on Friday reported core profit that was up around 19% for its full year, driven by higher demand for digital services as it looks to expand its Starlink partnership to Bangladesh next. Its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Japan to join Trump's 'Golden Dome' project, expects missile requests
By Tamiyuki Kihara and Yukiko Toyoda TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japan will inform the U.S. next week that it intends to join the "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help with missile production due to the Middle East war and other conflicts,...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
EXCLUSIVE-BESI attracts takeover interest as advanced chip packaging demand surges, sources say
Lam Research among suitors -sourceOther potentially interested parties include Applied Materials-sourceBESI shares jump as much as 14% on the reportBy Milana Vinn and Amy-Jo CrowleyNEW YORK/LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - BE Semiconductor Industries BESI.AS has been fielding takeover interest, as deman...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Klöckner & Co Boards Reiterate Recommendation To Accept Worthington Steel Takeover Offer
March 13 (Reuters) - KLOECKNER & CO SE KCOGn.DE:MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BOARDS REITERATE RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT WORTHINGTON STEEL TAKEOVER OFFERACCEPTANCE PERIOD EXTENDED TO MARCH 26, 2026, DUE TO AMENDMENT OF OFFERWORTHINGTON STEEL LOWERS MINIMUM ACCEPTANCE THRESHOLD TO 57.5%Further compan...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Euro zone bonds head for second straight weekly selloff as inflation fears deepen
LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bonds were on track for their second consecutive weekly selloff on Friday, as lingering concerns over the inflationary impact of the Middle East war pushed yields higher.Oil prices gained, with Brent crude futures LCOc1 headed for a weekly jump of ne...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled $9 billion US arms deals
Taiwan government wants $40 bln in extra defence spendingOpposition parties have stalled government proposalsTaiwan officials warn weapons orders could be severely delayed TAIPEI, March 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan's parliament authorised the government on Friday to sign U.S. agreements for four ar...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
