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Japan

Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days holiday a year

The new incentive was brought into play after an employee complained about the amount of time other staff members spent on their breaks

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Czech Republic

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United Kingdom

'Record summer sales' for easyJet

EasyJet reports record sales amid turmoil in the industry.

Germany

The supermarket that sells what others throw away

Sirplus has a unique model that it says is good for the environment and consumers

Japan

May's charm offensive in Japan

British Prime Minister Theresa May hopes to signal the UK can remain a valuable trade partner even after it leaves the EU.

Business

Vanilla prices soar in Madagascar

The soaring prices of the commodity has fostered a highly lucrative enviroment leading to the rise of cartels and unscrupulous traders.

World News

Total to buy Maersk Oil for 6.4 billion euros

Total boosts North Sea business with 6.4 billion euros deal with Maersk Oil

United Kingdom

Is this the worst packaging ever?

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Germany

Air Berlin files for insolvency as Etihad cuts funding

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Denmark

Lego says thank you to Padda and hires Christiansen as new CEO

Lego looks long-term and hires a younger new CEO, Niels Christiansen, to replace Bali Padda.

Business Series

South Korea tech giants Samsung post record earnings

Samsung has posted record earnings putting it on course to beat rival Apple's quarterly profits.

World News

Impact of Greek-Turkey quake on tourism being assessed

Some 52,000 tourists were on Kos island when a quake struck, but local officials say only five per cent have said they want to leave

Economy

North Korea economy undergoes rapid growth

North Korea's economy grew at its fastest pace in 17 years in 2016.