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BEIJING, Jan 10 (Reuters) – China can narrow its technological gap with the U.S. driven by growing risk-taking and innovation, though the lack of advanced chipmaking tools is hobbling the …
China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say Read More
BRUSSELS (AP) — Italy on Friday gave crucial support to plans by the European Union to seal a huge free trade deal with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela that has been negotiated for over 25 …
Italy backs historic EU-Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of negotiations Read More
On December 17, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a $35 billion deal to sell natural gas to Egypt in what officials describe as the largest energy export agreement in …
How Epstein Opened Doors to Netanyahu and Ehud Barak Amid Israel’s Offshore Gas Fight Read More
BRUSSELS — When cocoa farmer Leticia Yankey came to Brussels last October, she had a simple message for the EU: Think about the mess your simplification agenda is creating for companies and communities. It …
Europe’s simplification mess frustrates businesses Read More
For people living in the EU, the price of their next car, home renovation and even local produce may soon reflect a climate policy that many have never even heard …
How Europe’s new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade – and our shopping habits Read More
LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Europe has finally taken major steps to build up its rare earths sector to counter Chinese dominance, but the region also needs to guard against being overwhelmed …
Europe must guard against US dominance in rare earths, agency head says Read More
Akter draws a direct line from Amazon’s pursuit of profit and speed to the lethal pressures on suppliers, echoing the ignored warnings that preceded Rana Plaza. Announcing solidarity with the …
It’s been 12 years since Rana Plaza. Why is Amazon still refusing to protect Bangladeshi garment workers? Read More
For Matthias Rüth, there’s no question of pivoting his business away from China — despite growing government warnings about the risks of being too invested in the country. As the …
Why German companies can’t quit China Read More
The European Parliament voted on Thursday (13 November) to significantly dilute key elements of Europe’s climate agenda. Lawmakers took aim at the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires large …
Overhauled EU Climate Law Faces New Threat from Consultancy Giants Read More
A judge in the United Kingdom has ruled that global mining giant BHP Group is liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, in a lawsuit the claimants’ lawyers previously valued …
UK judge finds BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster Read More