India and EU step up efforts to seal free trade pact as top EU negotiators visit New Delhi
The meeting focused on reviewing progress on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations.
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EU imposes anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled steel from Vietnam
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties of 12.1 per cent on hot-rolled steel imports from Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
China’s new climate target ‘falls well short’, says EU
China led several countries in announcing climate plans at the UN on Sept 24. Chinese President Xi Jinping said that by 2035, his country would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7…
What is artificial intelligence’s greatest risk?
The writer argues, "The competition to define AI risk isn't global governance's failure but its necessary evolution: a collective learning process for confronting the…
Japan, EU to cooperate on battery supply chain, with an eye on reducing dependence on China
This marks the first cooperative measures under the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance agreed upon by Japan and EU leaders in July.
ASEAN, EU pledge to join forces on environmental sustainability agenda, says Malaysian minister
The dialogue held on the sidelines of the 18th Asean Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18), was attended by ASEAN environment ministers from 12 member countries.
European leaders to join President Zelensky for Ukraine talks with US counterpart Trump
Mr Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug 15 but the talks failed to yield any breakthrough on a ceasefire – though White House envoy Steve Witkoff said…
China, EU ready to strengthen partnership
Amid growing global uncertainty and instability, China and the EU, as two major powers and economies, should enhance exchanges and advance cooperation to safeguard the…
US President Trump claims ‘win’ as NATO agrees massive spending hike
Mr. Trump also signed off on a final declaration confirming an "ironclad commitment" to NATO's collective defense pledge that an attack on one is an attack on all—a reassuring…
‘Pragmatism’ in focus as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung skips NATO summit
This deprives President Lee of a chance to sit down for talks with US President Trump and with leaders of European countries that South Korea sees as partners in the defence…