Wolfsburg, 17 July 2008 – The Volkswagen Group has received the antitrust approvals necessary to acquire a majority voting stake in Swedish truck manufacturer Scania AB. The majority voting stake is expected to be acquired on 22 July, 2008.

Kuala Lumpur, 17 July 2008 - The Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2008 (APEA2008) will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 23 July at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.