China set to post slowest growth in 28 years in 2018, more stimulus seen
China is expected to report on Monday that economic growth cooled to its slowest in 28 years in 2018 amid weakening domestic demand and bruising U.S. tariffs, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more support measures to avert a sharper slowdown.
Paris informs Tokyo it wants Renault and Nissan to integrate: Nikkei
A French government delegation has informed Tokyo that it would seek an integration of Renault and Nissan , most likely under the umbrella of a single holding company, the Nikkei reported on Sunday.
EU tax on big digital companies could be struck by March: French minister
A European Union-wide tax on the world’s top digital companies could be reached by the end of March, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in an interview published on Sunday.
EU must approve Siemens/Alstom deal, says French finance minister
The European Union must approve the tie-up between Germany’s Siemens and French group Alstom , said French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, who added he would meet a main European regulator to express his support for the deal.
GM warns workers in Brazil on losses, tough turnaround plan
General Motors Co has warned employees in Brazil that new investments there depend on a painful plan to return to profit in the country, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Saturday.
Trump says deal ‘could very well happen’ with China
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday there has been progress toward a trade deal with China, but denied that he was considering lifting tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trump says a deal ‘could very well happen’ with China
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday progress is being made toward a trade deal with China and denied that he was considering lifting tariffs on Chinese products.
Qatar emir to attend Beirut’s Arab economic summit
Qatar’s emir will visit Beirut on Sunday for an Arab economic summit which has been marred by regional rifts and internal Lebanese disputes even before it began.
Supermarket retailer Casino to sell six stores to rival Leclerc
French supermarket retailer Casino , in the process of divesting assets to cut debts, has agreed to sell six of its ‘Geant’ hypermarket stores to domestic rival Leclerc for 100.5 million euros ($114 million).
U.S. chipmakers may give clues on China hazard
Intel Corp operates mostly outside the Apple-sphere, and that is exactly why whatever it says next week about business in its vital Chinese market matters so much for investors.




