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ING targeted in new Dutch climate legal case
ING targeted in new Dutch climate legal case
Economy
by  AFP

The Dutch climate activists who won an historic court battle against Shell now have a new target -- top Dutch bank ING. Milieudefensie, the Dutch branch of Friends of the Earth, said Friday they have started legal proceedings against ING, and warned that other top companies could be next.

Ford to cut production of electric pickup on lower demand
Ford to cut production of electric pickup on lower demand
Economy
by  AFP

US auto giant Ford said Friday that it is reducing production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup, as it anticipates weaker demand for electric vehicles this year. Sales of the F-150 Lightning jumped 55 percent in 2023, with further growth forecast this year, according to Ford.