EU asks China to voluntarily cap hybrid car exports to Europe, FT reports
The EU has asked China to voluntarily cap exports of so-called hybrid cars to Europe in a bid to avoid a trade war, the Financial Times reports, citing three sources.
Cars
Stockholm’s Museum of East Asia reopens to empty hall after Qi Baishi exhibition is cancelled
After two years of renovation, the Museum of East Asia in Stockholm is reopening. But a cloud on the horizon is that a major project was canceled at the last minute.
Entertainment
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Volvo Cars will launch 13 new car models by the end of 2030, the carmaker announced at a strategy day. These are completely new models, not just a facelift, says CEO Håkan Samuelsson.
Cars
Asian stock markets calm after Fed raises interest rates
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Business
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The wait-and-see week continues with mixed results on Asian stock markets.
Business
Hyrox apologizes after Joanna Wietrzy competed with feces running down her legs in Beijing
Fitness star Joanna Wietrzy continued to compete despite feces running down her legs and onto the track. Hyrox World is now apologizing for not stopping the Australian during the competition in China.
Sports
Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for part of Trump Jr.’s wedding, ProPublica says
When Donald Trump Jr. got married in the Bahamas, a Russian businessman with close ties to Vladimir Putin paid for part of the celebration, according to an investigation by the news site ProPublica. The revelation raises questions. “What did he get in return?” asks Democrat Robert Garcia.
World politics
Asian stock markets see muted moves as China retail sales slow
The cautious start to the stock market week in Asia continued in Tuesday's opening trade.
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