More German Firms Leave China or Consider Exit Survey

BERLIN, Jan 24 Reuters The proportion of German firms exiting the Chinese market or considering doing so has more than doubled to 9 in the past four years, according to a survey by the German Chamber of Commerce in China. The survey highlights the challenges faced by German companies operating in China, including increased competition […]
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SAP to Restructure 8,000 Roles in Push Towards AI

Reuters German software firm SAP SE unveiled a 2 billion euro 2.17 billion restructuring plan covering 8,000 roles on Tuesday, as it seeks to better focus on growth in artificial intelligence AIdriven business areas. SAP expects generative AI to fundamentally change its business and has pledged to invest more than 1 billion, while opening new tab […]
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Swedbank Profit Tops Forecast, Raises Dividend

Net profit rises to 8.32 bln SEK vs forecast 8.26 bln Bank hikes dividend to 15.15 SEKshare from 9.75 SEK Interest income beats forecast in fourth quarter CEO says NII to be structurally higher than in zerorate era Bank says credit quality remains strong STOCKHOLM, Jan 24 Reuters Swedish banking group Swedbank reported a slightly biggerthanexpected […]
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