German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line' 13-Jan 00:12

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Monday ​that central bank independence was a "clear line" for him when asked about the U.S. Justice Department's probe into Federal Reserve ‌Chair Jerome Powell.

South Korea president says Japan-China dispute not desirable for regional peace 12-Jan 20:30

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that a dispute between China and Japan was not desirable for regional peace, adding that Seoul would not meddle in the ongoing row.

Volkswagen posts 4.9% decline in fourth-quarter deliveries 12-Jan 20:15

German carmaker Volkswagen saw a 4.9% decline in vehicle deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025, tempered by lower demand in North America and China, the company said on Monday.