Turkish newspapers reported the country's President Tayyip Erdogan wanted Akkuyu nuclear plant foundations to be laid by the end of November.
One of Daimler's executives revealed the company was ready to invest around $755M in its Chinese plant to produce electric cars and car batteries.
Late on Thursday, Tesla presented a prototype electric big-rig truck due to be delivered in 2019, as the company seeks to explore a new market.
Angela Merkel's initiated talks to form a three-way ruling coalition may stretch into the weekend as the parties failed to reach an agreement before the deadline.
Canada said that it was open to a Mexico's proposal to review the NAFTA each five years in place of terminating the agreement automatically in case it is not recognised.
Toyota Motor stated that it is likely to examine selling locally developed and manufactured electric car models in China in a bid to extend EV lineup.
Toshiba said that it was not entering into negotiations with any firm over selling its personal computer business, denying rumours on its sale to Taiwan's Asustek Computer.
Nissan Motor's premium brand Infinity is set to start producing a new sport-utility vehicle in China next year, using current manufacturing capacity in the city of Dalian.
Sources close to the matter reported on Thursday that Siemens would cut about 6.9K jobs, or 2% of its global workforce, amid rapid renewable energy growth.
The Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan reported on Thursday that falling unemployment might lead to further rate hikes.
The National Association of Home Builders reported that its Housing Market Index rose to 70 in November, following October's 68 and surpassing analysts' expectations for a decline to 67.
The Federal Reserve reported on Thursday that its Capacity Utilisation Rate came in at 77% in October, up from the prior month's 76.4%, while analysts anticipated a slight decrease to 76.3%.
The US Republican Congress after the first vote on the tax plan cut approached to the ability to enact sweeping tax cuts.
Viacom Inc, the owner of MTV and Comedy Central, reported on Thursday that it anticipated lower revenue from satellite and cable companies in 2018.
The United Nations on Thursday called for end to Myanmar military operations that had led to the regular abuse and violation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims.
Airbnb reported on Thursday that it has bought Accomable, a startup based out of London that focuses on travel listings that were disabled-friendly.
Industrial production in the US recorded the biggest six-months increase in October on the drag from the hurricane-related disruptions unwound.
Oil prices slipped on Thursday on rising US production and inventories that threatened to disrupt a meeting that was sparked after tightening world supply as a result of OPEC's curbs on output.
French military reported on Thursday that the coalition that was battling with IS in Syria had made a stand against a deal allowing militant group fighters to withdraw from the former bastion of Raqqa.
The US Defense Secretary reported on Thursday that there could be potential talks between the United States and North Korea, if Pyongyang stopped nuclear programs testings.
On Thursday Daimler launched a new Mercedes-Benz research and development centre for auto technologies in Tel Aviv that will focus on mobility services and digital vehicle.
The number of applications for US unemployment benefits surged 10K to 249K in the week ending November 11, missing analysts' expectations for a 235K drop.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen stated on Thursday that the country's general election scheduled for the next year is set to go ahead, despite a ban of the main opposition party.
The Saudi Arabian King Salman held a telephone conversation with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday on the back of strengthening relations between the countries.