Rio Tinto will begin construction of the largest solar power plant in northern Canada on the site of its Diavik diamond mine
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Biden targets China as he touts manufacturing revival at home
Biden restricted US investment in Chinese technology on Wednesday as part of his push to revive American manufacturing
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How China is responding to its economic challenges
China on Wednesday reported it had entered deflation for the first time since 2021. Here’s how Beijing is attempting to respond.
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Canada port workers accept deal ending shipping chaos
Workers at Canada’s busiest port in Vancouver and at harbours up and down the Pacific Coast have approved a tentative labour deal
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Canada jobless rate ticks up to 5.5% in July
It’s clear that the “Bank of Canada’s efforts to rebalance the labour market are working,” a Desjardins analyst said
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Adidas books profit as it sells off Kanye inventory
Adidas has endured a period of chaos since October when it ended its lucrative tie-up with rapper Kanye West over his antisemitic outbursts
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Decoupling from China ‘an illusion,’ French finance minister says
“There is no possibility of decoupling between the American, European and Chinese economies,” France’s finance minister said Sunday
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McDonald’s earnings surge as inflation-squeezed consumers seek value
McDonald’s executives say the chain is attracting “trade down” customers who would normally go to pricier rivals
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EU opens anti-trust probe into Microsoft over Teams
The European Commission announced an antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling its Teams app with Office
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Tech companies fight ‘software engineer’ regulation
Tech industry is pushing back at Alberta regulator’s efforts to regulate software engineers — including engaging Premier Danielle Smith