Volkswagen intensifies electric vehicle plans with production drive

Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller has pledged to roll out a new electric model “virtually every month” from the start of next year, as the group ramps up its investment in the production of electric vehicles

E.ON and RWE shake up Germany’s energy sector with asset swap agreement

Two of Germany’s biggest utility firms have agreed to swap assets in a deal that would see E.ON focus on energy networks and RWE concentrate on renewables

Danish energy regulator approves Total’s purchase of Maersk Oil

The sale of Maersk’s oil operations to French energy giant Total has been given the green light by the Danish Energy Agency, paving the way for the $7.45bn deal to close this quarter

Electricity in the air: how ambient energy can ease consumption concerns

There is a wealth of ambient energy being created all around us. Instead of focusing on generating more – or using less – it’s time the world made better use of what’s already present

L’Oréal buys Canadian AR firm ModiFace

Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has ramped up its digital acceleration strategy with the purchase of beauty-focused, augmented reality and AI firm ModiFace

Amazon buys smart doorbell start-up Ring

Amazon has acquired video doorbell maker Ring in a deal reported to be worth $1bn. The move comes as the e-commerce giant looks to refine its delivery services and bolster its range of smart home products

‘Nutella riots’ prompt French crackdown on bargain deals

A wave of chaotic scuffles caused by significant discounts on goods in French supermarkets has seen the French Government move to ban excessive bargains

Google finalises $1.1bn HTC acquisition

Google will acquire more than 2,000 members of staff from HTC’s hardware manufacturing team and gain a new engineering hub as part of a $1.1bn deal

The significant danger drug-resistant bacteria poses to human health

Bacteria are quickly becoming resistant to antimicrobial medicines. Governments and private institutions must combine resources to combat the growing threat to human health

Put to the test: why employers value online assessments more than university degrees

With university degrees more commonplace than ever, employers are increasingly looking to online tests to identify the right candidates, writes Rachel Connolly

Mauritian insurance sector spurred by digital developments

By embracing a wave of digital innovation, the Mauritian insurance industry is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic markets in the world, writes Louis Rivalland, Group Chief Executive at Swan General

Trading places: how to prepare your business for Brexit

With a comprehensive UK-inspired infrastructure already in place, North Rhine-Westphalia is the perfect destination for companies hoping to succeed in a post-Brexit world