Proposed leather exclusion from EU deforestation rules a relief for NZ exporter
Proponents and opponents seemed to agree the proposal was a result of leather industry lobbying by producers in…
China’s firms have a glaring weakness as they face a barrage of EU probes
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints…
Europe Doubles Down on the Arctic to Bypass Risky Red Sea Internet Route
With growing instability in the Middle East, the European Union (EU) is considering using the Arctic as…
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…
Ireland leads Europe, Serbia tops Western Balkan ranking
Ireland reported the highest average price of electricity for households in Europe for the second half of 2025…
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…
EU anti-dumping moves against China too little, too late, critics say
Trade Bloc ups steel tariffs, takes action against wind turbine maker and railway group The European Union has…
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…
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…
Brussels grapples with warnings from the AI frontier – The Irish Times
There’s a long, long way between ChatGPT confidently offering a half-right answer to a question and artificial intelligence…
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…