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Panasonic to end LCD production

Panasonic says it is going to stop making screens for its televisions in Japan and instead will buy in panels produced by third parties such as LG or Sharp

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VW Dieselgate damage could have been worse

Despite the diesel emissions test cheating scandal Volkswagen's underlying profit fell less than expected in the first quarter thanks to demand for its Audi and Porsche models.

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Brexit fears and the future according to Google

With the Brexit referendum less than a month away, Business Line examines the latest economic arguments from both sides, and our IT focus is Google I/O.

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Spotify: revenue up, losses widen

Spotify's revenues rise by 80 percent last year to 1.9 billion euros as it gained more subscribers, but losses were 184.5 million euros as it spent on product development and expansion.

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Economy

Private consumption and construction investment boost German growth in Q1

Germany's economy just enjoyed its best performance in two years thank to strong private consumption and increased building activity.

Economy

Fed: June US interest rate rise could be 'appropriate'

Minutes from the latest meeting of Federal Reserve's policymakers reveal they feel the US economy could be ready for an interest rate increase as early as June.

Sci-Tech

E-commerce booming in Pakistan

Inside the small manufacturing unit of Sam’s Cake Factory, employees are busy baking cakes and producing other gourmet delights. Sam’s Cake Factory

Business Planet

How to receive EU funding for your SME's dual-use project

Goods and technologies used for both civil and military purposes (dual-use) offer fantastic opportunities for SMEs.

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Iran's rose growers scent post sanction export opportunities

Iran's rose growers are hoping that after years of sanctions the world's perfume makers will be back to buy rose water as purchases were previously blocked by banking restrictions.

Economy

Where's the money? UN tax haven report details billions moving around the world

Companies put the equivalent of 191 billion euros into low tax countries - mostly Luxembourg and the Netherlands - last year according to a new United Nations report.

Business Series

Berlin cracks down on Airbnb style renters to protect affordable housing

Berlin has made it illegal for people living there to let entire homes to tourists through Airbnb and other short-stay renters to protect affordable housing.

Business Planet

Waste not, want not: boosting business with leftover food

Unleashing the power of the collaborative economy to fight food waste, while creating new business opportunities at the same time.

Business Series

Japan: land of the rising drone - but only for golfers

The world's first commercial drone delivery service is being launched in Japan by the e-commerce giant Rakuten, but it is limited to delivering only to players on one golf course near Tokyo.

Economy

Business mood sours in Germany

German business morale unexpectedly dipped in April with company bosses worried about global economic growth hitting exports.

Business Series

Daimler faces US emissions investigation

Mercedes owner Daimler's shares fell on Friday after the United States Department of Justice asked the carmaker to investigate its emissions certification process for vehicles.

Business Planet

Crowdfunding helps Europe's businesses boom

Crowdfunding is no longer a niche, it’s booming in Europe. In this edition of Business Planet, from Finland, Serge Rombi finds out how these

Economy

Fast fashion Italian mode moves quickly to get foothold in post-sanctions Iran

Italy has moved quickly in order for its fashion houses to get a foothold in Iran, following the lifting of Western sanctions. Italian Prime Minister

Business Series

Burberry burned by sluggish sales in Europe and Hong Kong

British fashion brand Burberry said difficult economic circumstances will damage profit this year.

Business Series

It's a Tesco turnaround as supermarket returns to profit after record losses

It is a Tesco turnaround as Britain's biggest retailer returns to profit for the first time in three years.

Economy

Chinese exports rocket with positive growth data due by the end of the week

China's exports have rocketed some 18.7 percent compared to the same period last year.