Tag #Competition

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smh.com.au
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Bankwest Targets Underserved Australians to Boost Home Lending

Bankwest, a Commonwealth Bank subsidiary, is launching a new digital platform and removing bonus caps for home loan bankers to gain market share from digital lenders like Macquarie, targeting underserved Australians and leveraging independent mortgage brokers who write about 80 percent of its loans.

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48% Bias Score

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welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Frequent German Fuel Price Changes Prompt Cartel Office Investigation

A German driver saved seven euros on fuel by filling up before an eleven-cent price increase at a Hamburg Shell station, highlighting the increasing frequency of daily price changes and the resulting challenges for consumers; the German Federal Cartel Office is investigating potential regulatory res...

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Fuel Price Volatility Hinders Consumers, Prompts Cartel Office Investigation

The German Federal Cartel Office's investigation found that rapidly fluctuating gasoline prices, averaging 18 changes daily in 2023 compared to 4-5 a decade ago, make it harder for consumers to find the best deals, with only 43% securing lower-quartile prices in 2023 versus 59.4% in 2015; the office...

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36% Bias Score

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spanish.china.org.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Chinese Automakers' Strong Showing at IIMS Highlights Global Expansion

Chinese automakers showcased their vehicles at the Indonesia International Motor Show in February 2024, reporting strong sales; Wuling sold over 26,000 units, and Chery's J6 model received 3,500 orders. Dongfeng Motor Corp's EV model topped sales charts in the Netherlands in January 2024, demonstrat...

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Launches Major AI Funding Program to Counter US and China

The European Union is launching a major AI funding program to boost its competitiveness in the face of US and Chinese advancements, focusing on specialized applications and addressing the challenges of retaining AI talent within Europe.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Threatens Legal Action Against Netherlands Over NS Rail Concession

The European Commission threatens legal action against the Netherlands for granting the NS exclusive rights to operate main rail lines without an open tender, violating EU rules and prompting complaints from other railway operators. The Netherlands has two months to comply or face legal proceedings.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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NI Alcohol Licensing System Hinders Competition, Innovation: Review

A review of Northern Ireland's alcohol licensing system found that the "surrender principle", where existing businesses sell licenses, is hindering competition and innovation, leading to a decline in pubs and an increase in off-licenses; the study recommends a population-based cap on licenses manage...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Apple Launches Budget iPhone 16e to Counter Chinese Competition

Apple launched the $599 iPhone 16e with AI on Friday for pre-sale in key markets, aiming to compete with Chinese rivals like Huawei and boost sales in price-sensitive regions such as China and India; this follows Huawei's launch of its trifold phone.

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52% Bias Score

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welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Cartel Office Investigates Impact of Frequent Gas Price Changes

A German driver saved seven euros on gasoline by refueling before an eleven-cent price increase at a Hamburg Shell station, prompting a Bundeskartellamt investigation into the rising frequency of daily price changes at German gas stations, which increased from 4-5 in 2014 to 18 in early 2024 and may...

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Bulgaria's Supermarket Boycott Prompts Reactive Government Measures

In response to consumer boycotts of Bulgarian supermarket chains, the government announced a plan to investigate markups, regulate retailer practices, and potentially create a state-supported channel for local producers to access consumers, though this might conflict with EU regulations.

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52% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Spanish Court Allows Full Investigation into Apple's App Store Practices

A Spanish court rejected Apple's attempt to block a competition investigation into its App Store, allowing the CNMC to proceed with its probe into potential abuse of dominance. If found guilty, Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover.

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40% Bias Score

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forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Microsoft's Chrome Campaign Fails, Google's Privacy Update Delayed

Microsoft's attempt to undermine Chrome's market share by highlighting security concerns backfired, while Google's focus is shifting towards improving Chrome's privacy through a new one-click tracking-kill feature, with its actual implementation timeline remaining uncertain.

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56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production

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