U.S. asks allies to avoid Huawei’s equipment: WSJ
The U.S. government is trying to persuade wireless and internet providers in allied countries to avoid telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL], the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
German car bosses willing to attend White House meeting – sources
The heads of Volkswagen , BMW and Daimler are ready to attend a meeting at the White House with the Trump administration, but have not yet received a formal invitation, industry sources said on Thursday.
Airbnb faces Israeli class-action lawsuit for delisting settlements
Lawyers launched a class action lawsuit in Israel on Thursday against Airbnb, accusing the company of “outrageous discrimination” and demanding monetary damages after it withdrew listings of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Nissan ends Ghosn’s two-decade reign with last-minute Renault backing
Nissan’s board voted unanimously to oust Chairman Carlos Ghosn over allegations of financial misconduct, after French partner Renault backed away from a last-minute demand to postpone the decision on their alliance leader’s fate.
France, Japan reaffirm support for Renault-Nissan alliance
French economy minister Bruno Le Maire and his Japanese counterpart Hiroshige Seko reaffirmed on Thursday their support for the Renault-Nissan alliance after Carlos Ghosn was ousted as the Japanese company’s chairman
Exclusive: Visa, Mastercard offer tourist card fee cut in EU antitrust probe – sources
Visa and Mastercard have offered to trim the fees merchants pay on card payments by tourists in the European Union in an attempt to stave off possible fines after a long-running antitrust investigation, people familiar with the matter said.
Explainer: The Ghosn affair and Renault-Nissan’s uneasy relationship
Nissan’s board ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Thursday following the auto industry star’s arrest in Japan over financial misconduct allegations, ushering in a period of uncertainty for its 19-year alliance with Renault.
Ghosn’s exit not the time to alter Renault-Nissan alliance: French official
France has told Japan that now is not the time to contemplate changes in the power balance inside the Renault-Nissan alliance, an official in President Emmanuel Macron’s office said on Thursday.
Chinese online shopping sites ditch Dolce & Gabbana in ad backlash
Chinese e-commerce sites have removed Dolce & Gabbana products amid a spiralling backlash against an advertising campaign that was decried as racist by celebrities and on social media.
Failed tech reboot hits stocks, pound cheers Brexit progress
Europe’s share markets fell back into the red on Thursday, as investor worries about slowing global growth in the face of rising U.S. interest rates and trade tensions outweighed crucial Brexit progress.
