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Wolfsburg, we have a problem: How Volkswagen stalled in China

Autos & Transportation · 5:01 AM UTC

In late December 2019, managers at Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) headquarters in Wolfsburg realised they might have a serious problem in China, the company's biggest market and ticket to its electric future.

ChinaAlibaba fires manager accused of sexually assaulting employee
United StatesNew York Governor Cuomo's top aide resigns amid sexual harassment scandal
United StatesU.S. judge says Florida can't ban cruise ship's 'vaccine passport' program
Asia PacificAustralia's New South Wales state expands COVID-19 lockdown
United StatesU.S. teachers' union shifts stance to back vaccine mandate as COVID surges
United States$1 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill inches ahead with Senate votes

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Asia Pacific

Asia PacificAustralia PM's ratings hit pandemic lows amid lockdowns
Asia PacificJapan PM Suga's support slides to record low as Olympic Games close - survey
Asia PacificSouth Korea opens COVID-19 vaccine reservations for all adults
Asia PacificTaliban overrun northern Afghan cities of Kunduz, Sar-e Pul, Taloqan

China

ChinaChina reports more COVID-19 cases while some cities kick off new tests
ChinaHeavy rain in Sichuan forces evacuation of 80,000 people - state media

More than 80,000 people have been evacuated because of heavy rains and floods in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan, state media reported on Monday.

ChinaChina's July factory price growth quickens, adds to business and broad economic pressures
ChinaAlibaba fires manager accused of sexually assaulting employee

Europe

EuropeBlaze ravages Evia island 'like a horror movie' on sixth day of Greek fires
EuropeGerman Greens co-leader defends embattled chancellor candidate
EuropeClose ally of Kremlin critic Navalny leaves Russia amid crackdown - media
EuropePrehistoric cave paintings in Spain show Neanderthals were artists

UK

UKBritain reports 27,429 new COVID-19 cases, 39 deaths
UKBritish team hail 'miracle of Tokyo' after big medals haul
UKMorrisons suitor CD&R given more time to make counter offer
UKPhilip Morris lifts bid for UK's Vectura to 165 pence per share

Business

BusinessAsia stocks fight back, gold slides and oil takes a spill
BusinessOil slides on China COVID-19 curbs, strengthening U.S. dollar
BusinessAlibaba fires manager accused of sexually assaulting employee
BusinessHow sustainable are sovereign wealth funds?

Environment

EnvironmentFrance braces for slump in wine output on weather woes
EnvironmentHeavy rain in Sichuan forces evacuation of 80,000 people - state media

More than 80,000 people have been evacuated because of heavy rains and floods in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan, state media reported on Monday.

EnvironmentCanada blocks proposed Rocky Mountain coal mine on environmental grounds
EnvironmentHeatwave turns already arid Kazakh steppe into mass grave for horses

Energy

EnergyOil slides on China COVID-19 curbs, strengthening U.S. dollar
EnergyEXCLUSIVE Peru's new govt eyes natural gas, hydroelectric sectors for public companies
EnergyAnalysis: Winter is coming: temperature extremes fuel global gas rally
EnergyExxon suspended from climate advocacy group it helped form

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessHow sustainable are sovereign wealth funds?
Sustainable BusinessFlurry of emissions pledges still not enough to meet global climate goals
Sustainable BusinessExxon mulls pledging net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 -sources
Sustainable BusinessU.S. markets regulator approves Nasdaq proposal to require corporate board diversity

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