Top importer Vietnam struggles to recycle plastic waste
Countless discarded bags float on the canal running through Minh Khai village, whose narrow streets are clogged with tall heaps of plastic waste spilling out…
ADB approves $500 million loan for Philippines’ climate change efforts
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $500 million loan to support the Philippines' efforts to tackle climate change, it said on Tuesday.
Britain to launch consultation on electric vehicle transition
Britain will launch a consultation on changing its zero-emission vehicle mandate but will stick to a 2030 deadline for phasing out new petrol and diesel…
Japan PM Ishiba urges Biden to approve Nippon-US Steel deal, sources say
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to approve Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, to avoid…
Bank of Canada says Trump’s proposed tariffs would impact both economies
The Bank of Canada said on Tuesday that if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of tariffs on Canada, it would have…
Poland opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal in current form, says PM
Poland opposes the EU-Mercosur free trade deal with South American countries in its current form, the prime minister said on Tuesday, joining France in standing…
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Donald Trump's second presidential term could have huge implications for U.S. trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans' taxes and illegal…
US suspends Mexican cattle imports after New World screwworm case
The United States has temporarily paused imports of Mexican cattle after a case of New World screwworm (NWS) was identified at the lakeside town of…
Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels
The expansion of green jet fuels could suffer a significant set-back under president-elect Donald Trump, according to aviation officials, who fear the reversal of tax…
Mexican president tells Trump tariffs will worsen inflation, kill jobs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she would send a letter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, urging dialogue and cooperation following his pledge of…
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