Volkswagen Plans to Reduce Workforce Yearly
Top management of Volkswagen may reduce around 2,500 jobs every year for the span of 10 years through early retirement. This is a step for the plan to cut expenses as a future strategy without dismissing thousands of workers abruptly. On the other hand, they are in need of additional workforce for “software development and mobility services” to counteract the Diesel Emission scandal saying they cheated on their pollution emission tests in US.
Weak Trades in China Slows Down Economic Growth
The exports and imports in China fell short of expectations as it dropped by 10% and 1.9% respectively in US dollars. This was triggered by a weak demand both domestically and internationally affected by the price hike in oil. Although in China’s perspective this became an advantage with higher returns. For analysts this is a sign for a slow growth in the economy but it is still inconclusive to say unless there is another substantial report that confirms slow development.