SAINT-HERBLAIN, France (AP) : French pharmaceutical startup Valneva had big news in September: a government contract for 60 million doses … More
Tag: European Union
Indonesia and Malaysia to continue cooperation on combatting palm oil discrimination
JAKARTA : Indonesia and Malaysia are committed to working together to combat international discrimination against palm oil, the countries’ leaders … More
Aung San Suu Kyi no longer West’s priority after Myanmar coup
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) : Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s fall from grace as a rights icon has dampened Western enthusiasm for … More
Picking local lawyers soured relationship with Teresa Kok: Thomas
Former AG recalls ex-primary industries minister’s ‘cold attitude’ in preparing palm oil case against EU KUALA LUMPUR – The attempt to … More
Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience: ‘Like Fish Under the Blade’
Leading partners including the United States and European Union can and should do more to discourage Vietnam’s fierce crackdown on … More
Malaysia takes WTO legal action against EU over palm biofuel curbs
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) : Malaysia is taking legal action at the global trade watchdog against the European Union and member … More
Turkey says its ready to repair frayed ties with Europe
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday his country is ready to put its frayed relationship … More
Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union
A new era has begun for the United Kingdom after it completed its formal separation from the European Union. The … More
Bluff and brinksmanship: How Britain got a Brexit trade deal done
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) : As trade talks with the United Kingdom ground to deadlock on Dec. 9, one European Union official … More
More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant
BERLIN (AP) — A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and … More
Israel, Jewish groups blast EU court ruling against kosher and halal slaughter
European Court of Justice says authorities can effectively ban religious ritual slaughter; Israeli Foreign Ministry says decision sends ‘a harsh … More
The Latest: All EU nations to start vaccinations on same day
ROME : Italy’s special commissioner for the pandemic says the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 will begin in all 27 European … More
Portugal, Hungary hunker down against Europe’s virus surge
LISBON, Portugal (AP) : Portugal and Hungary on Monday became the latest European countries to impose curfews against the resurgent … More
How hard is the coronavirus second wave hitting elsewhere in Europe?
Lockdowns, curfews and regional restrictions are being introduced across Europe to combat a spike in coronavirus cases. Here is a … More
Basmati battle: Pakistan fights Indian bid for EU recognition of rice
Delhi seeking geographical indication status for its basmati rice, angering Islamabad A new ingredient has been added to the boiling … More
Europe faces renewed Covid-19 lockdowns
LONDON – European Union leaders have agreed to hold an emergency virtual summit on Thursday (Oct 28) to discuss how … More
Belarus: Britain is 8th European country to recall ambassador ‘in solidarity’ with Poland, Lithuania
Britain on Friday became the latest European country to recall their ambassadors from Belarus in solidarity with Poland and Lithuania … More
EU’s potential COVID-19 vaccine doses top 1 billion with Johnson & Johnson deal
BRUSSELS: The European Union has sealed a deal with Johnson & Johnson to supply up to 400 million doses of … More
Brexit: Optimism ahead of crucial negotiations in London
Sources say common ground seems possible in areas related to protecting reciprocal social security rights for people moving between EU … More
France’s Macron says Belarus leader Lukashenko ‘has to go’
EU refuses to recognise Lukashenko as legitimate president of ex-Soviet republic as Minsk slams foreign intervention. French President Emmanuel Macron … More
Controversial Brexit bill passes latest stage in UK parliament despite concerns
A controversial Brexit bill that could override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU has passed its latest … More
China in Europe
Hit the (Belt and) Road Jack China’s Belt and Road Initiative has become a symbol of Beijing’s growing importance in … More
UK and EU hold Brexit emergency talks as tensions rise
Negotiators have hastily arranged a meeting after Britain announced plans that could violate the internationally binding Brexit withdrawal agreement. The … More
Post-EBA, Cambodia Needs to Jettison its ‘Double Standard’ Narrative
Harping on the EU’s ‘unfair’ withdrawal of trade preferences will do nothing to address the serious challenges facing the country. … More
