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Vespa maker Piaggio raises dividend outlook after strong second-quarter performance

Italian mobility group Piaggio has announced plans to increase its interim dividend after delivering stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, supported by higher vehicle sales and improved profitability. The company behind the iconic Vespa scooter brand reported a significant rise in operating......

Greece praises Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey for renewing global interest in ancient culture

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised Christopher Nolan for his adaptation of The Odyssey, saying the film has helped revive international interest in Greece’s ancient heritage and mythology. During a video conference with the British filmmaker on Monday, Mitsotakis congratulated......

Singapore Airlines reports first quarterly loss since pandemic as fuel costs and Air India weigh

Singapore Airlines has reported its first quarterly loss since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, as higher fuel expenses and financial pressure linked to its associate Air India affected the carrier’s performance. The city-state’s flag carrier recorded a net loss of S$76 million ($58.79......

BHP and Port Hedland unions fail to reach wage agreement as negotiations continue

Wage negotiations between global mining company BHP and labour unions representing employees at Port Hedland concluded without a breakthrough, leaving both parties to continue discussions in the coming days as they seek a new long-term employment agreement. Despite recent signs of progress, negotiators......

Stellantis exits car-sharing business with Free2move sale to Mutares

Stellantis is accelerating its strategic refocus on vehicle manufacturing by divesting its Free2move car-sharing business, marking another step in CEO Antonio Filosa's plan to streamline the group's operations and prioritize its core automotive activities. The French-Italian automaker confirmed......

Canal+ posts resilient first-half revenue as legacy operations offset MultiChoice slowdown

French media and pay television group Canal+ reported a resilient financial performance for the first half of 2026, with modest revenue growth supported by the strength of its established businesses and signs of improving performance at African broadcaster MultiChoice. The company posted combined revenue......

Changxin Technology surges 466% to become China’s most valuable listed company

Shares in Chinese semiconductor manufacturer Changxin Technology soared by nearly 466% on their first trading day on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, propelling the company to the top of China’s listed companies by market value. Based in Hefei, the company raised 57.92 billion yuan, equivalent to......

Morocco moves closer to acquiring submarines to strengthen its naval capabilities

Morocco appears to be moving closer to strengthening its naval capabilities with the possible acquisition of military submarines, according to a series of reports and statements from international defense industry players. Although Rabat has not officially announced a submarine procurement program, the......

Saab secures $1 billion Middle East order for advanced GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Swedish defense company Saab has secured a major contract worth approximately $1.04 billion to supply two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to a Middle Eastern customer, marking another significant deal for the company's advanced intelligence and reconnaissance systems. The order, valued at 10.1 billion......