LISBON, Portugal (AP) : Portugal and Hungary on Monday became the latest European countries to impose curfews against the resurgent … More
Tag: European Union
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
The World According to Cambodia’s CPP
If the West truly wants to change Hun Sen’s behavior, it needs to understand how he sees the world. On … More
Malaysia, Indonesia should take part in development of EU sustainability standards
KUALA LUMPUR : As the world’s largest palm oil producers, Malaysia and Indonesia must be active players in the standards-setting … More
Vietnam’s National Assembly approves new trade deal with Europe
HANOI (8 June 2020) : Vietnam’s Parliament unanimously approved a free-trade agreement with the European Union (EU) that will scrap … More
