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    'Operation Beethoven': Dutch 2.5bn-euro charm offensive to keep ASML

    The Dutch government on Thursday unveiled a plan worth 2.5 billion euros to retain global firms like chip giant ASML amid fears of a far-right clampdown on immigration. "If investment plans change, these forecasts and the required commitment will be adjusted," warned the Dutch government.

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    Stock markets rise before Easter break

    US and European stock markets mostly rose Thursday heading into the Easter break, with traders still focused on inflation and the outlook for interest rates.A recent market rally has started to peter out as traders assess the outlook for US monetary policy, with a string of above-forecast inflation and economic data leading some to question whether the Fed can stick to its projection of three cuts this year.

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    China's competitive car market at heart of global EV revolution

    China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday.And Xiaomi, the world's third-biggest smartphone maker, entered the fray on Thursday.

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    China's Xiaomi enters car market with new electric vehicle

    Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.- Cut-throat market - "By entering the premium segment, Xiaomi can carve out a niche against established brands like Tesla and Nio," Abhishek Murali, senior electric vehicle analyst at Rystad Energy, told AFP. "Targeting affluent Chinese consumers with a premium EV allows Xiaomi to potentially offset the high manufact

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    Poland, Ukraine hail 'step forward' on farm imports dispute

    Poland's prime minister on Thursday hailed the progress made in talks with Ukraine on farm imports and border blockades by Polish farmers that had frayed ties between the neighbouring allies.Talks between ministers from both governments are also scheduled for Thursday, to discuss defence cooperation between the allies.

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    Doing This 1 Simple — But Unexpected — Thing While Taking A Walk Could Improve Your Health

    Scientists asked people to do one thing differently while taking a walk. The results were astounding.

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  • BusinessReuters

    Strong economy, flows power India's Nifty to best fiscal year since 2021

    India's blue-chip Nifty 50 index surged nearly 29% this financial year, ending March 31, powered by a booming economy and strong fund inflows that helped mark the best year for domestic stocks since a post-COVID bounce in fiscal 2021. India's growth has also outpaced its Asian peers, with the domestic economy speeding towards growth of 7.6% in fiscal 2024, the fastest among large economies. India's stock benchmarks were among the best performing indexes globally in fiscal 2024, only outperform

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