World Business

Study warns German firms against dangers of foreign plants

Hanover, Germany  -  German companies that set up plants abroad to take advantage of much lower wages often overlook the higher cost of management, according to a study released Tuesday at the Hano

Weak dollar impacts aluminium group Norsk Hydro's in first quarter

Oslo  -  A weak dollar impacted first quarter 2008 earnings, Norwegian aluminium and power generation group Norsk Hydro reported Tuesday.

Britain's RBS bank unveils record write-downs and cash plans

London - Royal Bank of ScotlandThe Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Tuesday as

Toys galore attract thrifty Dutch to stores

Amsterdam - Dutch mother Jantien Moeremans, 35, visits her local bookstore once a week in search of yet another Miffy, a stuffed toy rabbit and hero of the acclaimed toddler book series by Dick Bru

World steel boom boosts German steelmakers and workforce

Germany - Hanover FairHanover, Germany- The world boom in steel has not only spelled

German industry sets out optimistic projections

global economic growthHanover, Germany - Despite the threats posed by slowing glob

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