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EU’s green bonds will avoid bloc’s own ‘gold standard’ rules
The European Union’s flagship green bond program won’t abide by the bloc’s new rules for environmentally-friendly debt.
2 days ago
Environmental, Social and Governance
Qatar minister calls out EU for ESG overreach, compliance costs
“I am sure not going to supply the EU with LNG to support their energy requirements and then be penalised with our total revenue worldwide.”
December 09, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
The AI-decarbonisation paradox
AI’s potential extends to climate intelligence by optimising energy grids and amplifying industrial efficiency among others.
September 20, 2024
Sustainability
How an Austrian minister saved the EU’s most hated climate law
Austria’s climate minister defied Chancellor Karl Nehammer, her boss, to cast the deciding vote on the Nature Restoration Law.
June 18, 2024
Tech
Apple, Google, Meta probed by EU in test of new digital law
The European Commission said Monday that Apple and Google’s app store rules will be targeted in the first probes.
March 25, 2024
Electric vehicles
EU starts anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles
China is home to a slew of EV makers supported by government incentives for both industry and buyers.
September 13, 2023
Aviation & Engineering
EU signs accord with Southeast Asian bloc to expand flights
The pact will open up services for carriers including Singapore Airlines.
October 18, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Fresh Off the Block: Meta reportedly introducing 'Zuck Bucks' and more
The EU bans the provision of ‘high-value crypto-asset services’ to Russia while meme token Hamster Coin saw over 100% price surge.
April 11, 2022
Climate change
Singapore and EU reaffirm joint commitment to climate change
The meetings also discussed opportunities for collaboration in areas like green finance.
July 08, 2021
Aviation & Engineering
Asean and EU seals world's first region-to-region aviation agreement
The conclusion of the negotiations took place virtually at the Extraordinary Asean-EU Senior Transport Officials Meeting on June 2
June 04, 2021