German firms in China more upbeat about economy despite Iran war, trade headwinds: survey
German companies in China have grown more optimistic about the country’s economic outlook, even as the Iran war…
Smart-watch makers seek exemption from battery rules – The Irish Times
The tech industry is pushing the Government to argue for smart watches to be exempt from new European…
China’s 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong’s inflation surge: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region…
Why are prices so low in Spain when Ireland has the most expensive electricity in Europe? – The Irish Times
The oil and gas shock caused by the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran’s closure of the Strait…
Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP
Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport. Stefan Rousseau – Pa Images…
Free high-dose Ozempic gets green light for medical card holders with diabetes
It will also be available free of charge to diabetics on the Long-Term Illness Scheme from next month…
Australia’s Woodside to Resubmit Major Carbon Capture Project
Today’s ESG Updates Australia Revises Carbon Capture Plan: Woodside withdraws and prepares to resubmit its CCS project under…
Boston to curb insurance coverage of GLP-1 drugs for city workers
The PEC voted unanimously on Tuesday to let the city change its Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts…
U.S. critical minerals talks advance with EU and Japan on price floor
The U.S., Japan and the European Union are set to announce plans in the coming weeks to lay…
EU leaders need to do something on competitiveness
The Alden Biesen Castle ahead of the Informal EU Leaders’ Retreat in Alden Biesen, central Belgium on February…
EU-Australia trade deal could offer Australians four years to live and work in Europe
Australians could gain visa-free access to live and work across Europe under a proposed mobility deal between the…
Ireland needs to abolish mandatory retirement and encourage longer working lives – The Irish Times
At my pre-retirement course a decade ago, I was advised that pensioners should not climb ladders. While not…