Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn is accused of fraud, corruption, money laundering and misuse of company assets.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Nations begin 3 weeks of grueling climate talks online
In particular, a pledge to provide $100 billion in financial support each year to poor countries has yet to be fulfilled.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
In post-pandemic Europe, migrants will face digital fortress
The European Union is installing a high-tech surveillance system at a migration flashpoint along the Greece-Turkey border.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
China’s manufacturing held steady in May
Production and imports rose, while new orders and employment declined.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2 billion talc verdict
A Missouri court sided with 22 women who used the products and developed ovarian cancer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors
Looking to buy a camper? New or used, good luck with that
There’s record demand for campers and other RVs at Maine dealerships during the pandemic, and private sellers are cashing in quickly on used sales via social media sites.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Another labor crisis hits Maine: Parents can’t find child care
More than 170 day care operators in Maine have closed shop in the past year, and those that remain can’t find enough workers. Government aid is on the way, but the industry may need restructuring.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Welcome to the Neighborhood: Lewiston immigrants help plan for a warmer, more seamless transition for refugees
With the potential for hundreds of refugees arriving in the next year, a coalition of five immigrant-led groups in Lewiston has started meeting to plan how to make the arrivals go more smoothly and how to make Lewiston feel like home.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Americans will hit the road with highest gas price since 2014
The national average price at the pump hit $3.045 per gallon this month.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: UMA vice president receives award
People & Places: Benton company names new director of programs.