Nov 13 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - Spirit Airlines ( SAVE ) is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection after merger talks with Frontier Airlines broke down. - Volkswagen Group raised its investment in electric vehicle startup Rivian...

SEOUL (Reuters) -Korea Zinc said on Wednesday it has decided to withdraw its plan to issue new shares worth $1.8 billion after the proposal sparked an investigation by the financial watchdog and a sell-off in the company's stock. The world's biggest zinc refiner is now bracing for a major showdown with Young Poong and private equity firm MBK Partners at...

MUNICH (Reuters) - Siemens Energy has not proposed a dividend for the 2024 fiscal year, citing limitations to its payout policy as a result of obtaining project guarantees last year that are backed by the German government. A year ago, Berlin supported Siemens Energy with guarantees worth 7.5 billion euros ($8 billion) as part of a deal with other stakeholders...

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Vietnam Airlines will issue a request for proposal to aircraft manufacturers next year to purchase 50 narrowbody jets, its CEO said on Wednesday. The carrier last year signed a provisional deal with Boeing ( BA ) for 50 737 MAX planes that has yet to be finalised. In Vietnam we have to go...