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An employee works on solar photovoltaic modules for export at a factory in Sihong, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province on September 3. Photo: AFP

Opinion | China’s overcapacity could enable a green Marshall Plan

As trade barriers rise in developed countries, China’s production capacity can fill the green development gap in the Global South instead.

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EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia soar despite government’s vow to stop influx

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TikTok’s 2023 revenue rises 75% in Europe, UK and other markets outside US, Asia

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Opinion | How the US’ China tariffs could hurt American national security

The ongoing tariff war could slow down the clean energy transition in the US at a time when climate change continues to threaten nations.

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BYD electric cars for export wait to be loaded onto a ship at Yantai port in eastern China’s Shandong province, on April 18. The tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other imports not only undermine the global economy but could also thwart global climate ambitions. Photo: AFP

Russia could be able to attack Nato by 2030: German intelligence

Russian armed forces are likely to be ‘capable of carrying out an attack against Nato by the end of the decade at the latest’.

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French far-right leader Le Pen questioned over aides in EU funds misuse trial

Marine Le Pen and two dozen other National Rally officials are accused of embezzling European Parliament money by creating fake jobs.

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Ex-Stasi officer, 80, jailed over 1974 Berlin border killing

Almost 35 years after the Berlin Wall fell, it is said to be the first time a former Stasi officer has been convicted of a murder committed on duty.

Defendant Martin Manfred Naumann, 80, stands in court on Monday and covers his face before the verdict is announced in his trial for the 1974 murder of a Polish citizen at the former Berlin-Friedrichstrasse border crossing. Photo: via AP

EU braces for Chinese trade blows in aftermath of EV tariff vote

The two sides are still talking but remain far apart, with little hope of reaching a deal.

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PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan

Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.

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Centre-left set to win as Lithuania votes in general election

Despite the surge of the centre-left, analysts expect Lithuania’s defence and foreign policies to remain unchanged.

A voter casts a ballot into the box during early voting in the Lithuanian general elections, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | How EV tariffs broke EU consensus and China’s ‘divide and rule’ plan

Beijing might have successfully split France and Germany, but the actions of Greece and Serbia show the limits of its plans in Europe.

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Vehicles queue near the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 4. The European Commission has voted to impose tariffs on EVs manufactured in China, with only five member nations voting against the plan. Photo: Xinhua

Ukraine opens ‘war crime’ probe over reporter’s death

Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year in Russian-held east Ukraine.

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Alibaba’s Lazada courts Armani, D&G to fend off Shopee, TikTok

The e-commerce platform is broadening its luxury segment to ramp up sales in key markets from Indonesia to Singapore.

Zelensky denies ceasefire with Russia under discussion on Europe trip

Zelensky seeks military, financial boost on trip to UK, France, Italy and Germany amid fears of dwindling support if Trump wins US election.

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(From left) Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte meet at 10 Downing Street. Photo: TNS

Swedish police arrest young suspect over shooting at Israeli company

No one was injured in the shooting at Israeli military technology firm Elbit Systems in Gothenburg.

Police patrol at the scene of a shooting at an office of Israeli military technology firm Elbit Systems in Gothenburg. Photo: AFP

Why a full-blown trade war between China and Europe ‘looks more and more likely’

Jens Eskelund, head of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, says Beijing must look at the role its own policies are playing.

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US weighs Google break-up in historic Big Tech antitrust case

The US Justice Department may propose a forced sell-off of parts of Google’s business to prevent illegal monopolisation.

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Nobel chemistry prize awarded to scientist trio for protein structure work

Winners of this year’s Nobel will receive a cash prize and medal on December 10, followed by a lavish banquet in Stockholm city hall.

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First handed out in 1901, 15 years after Nobel’s death, Nobel prizes are awarded for achievements in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace. Photo: Reuters

Indonesia’s palm oil farmers fear higher costs after EU deforestation law delay

The world’s biggest palm oil producer plans to hold more talks with the EU ahead of its deforestation law taking effect on December 30, 2025.

China hits out at EU brandy ‘threat’, signals car probe days after EV vote

Martell, Remy Martin and Hennessy will be expected to pay at least 30 per cent ‘security charges’ for imports into China, but EU says it will challenge at WTO.

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Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down

Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te and former leader Tsai Ing-wen discussed her coming trip at the presidential residence on Sunday. Photo: CNA

Austrian rapper channels anti-racist rage in Romani hip-hop songs

Besides wanting to fight the racism facing her community, Horvath has been rapping as Nancy Black to keep her language, Romani, alive.

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Roma singer Gilda-Nancy Horvath, known as Nancy Black, poses for a picture prior to her performance at Brunnenpassage in Vienna, Austria. File photo: AFP

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks

The 265,000 doses donated by the EU and US were rolled out on Saturday. DR Congo has reported 30,000 suspected mpox cases and 859 deaths.

Child ‘trampled to death’ in asylum seekers’ Channel crossing

A French tow vessel picked up 14 people on board, including the deceased during a rescue mission between 8:00 and 9:00am.

Austrian far-right head urges rivals to let him govern after election win

The Freedom Party (FPO) secured about 29 per cent of the vote on Saturday, a historic first for a party founded by a Nazi.

The leader of Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPO), Herbert Kickl, holds a press conference on the coalition talks that are beginning after the FPO won a plurality of the vote in parliamentary elections, but fell short of a majority, in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

China EV tariff vote leaves EU relieved yet wary of retaliation

Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue.

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New European Union tariffs on mainland-made EVs, such as these by Chinese luxury brand Voyah, will be imposed by October 31 for five years. Photo: Xinhua

Tencent, Guillemot family said to eye buyout of French video gaming firm Ubisoft

Shares of Ubisoft, in which Tencent has a direct stake, have fallen about 40 per cent this year amid weaker-than-expected sales.

Malaysia’s palm oil lobby welcomes ‘sensible’ reprieve from EU deforestation law

The delay gives producers more time to comply with the complex regulations, which were originally set to come into effect on December 30.

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28 August, 2024
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