In February 2024, the EU agri-food trade surplus reached €6.2 billion, representing an increase of 24% compared with January. The EU remains the top world’s… Read More »EU agri-food trade surplus increased in February 2024
China’s medical sector is expected grow to the size of 1 trillion yuan ($145 billion; 128 billion euros; ￡115 billion) over the next 20 years.… Read More »Doctors get a virtual helping hand
The European Commission has launched an interactive tool offering clear and comprehensible information on sustainability in agriculture. The Agri Sustainability Compass brings together 20 key indicators… Read More »Commission launches new online tool on sustainability in agriculture
Experiments with artificial intelligence, cloud computing and 5G aim to make urban living more convenient As China undertakes the largest urban planning initiative in world… Read More »Tech to transform cities – EUROPE
On the day of the entry into force of the revised EU rules on honey, 13 June 2024, the Commission launches the call to set… Read More »Clearer rules on origin and composition of honey: Commission sets up Honey Platform
Technology can transform cities when policymakers and urban designers keep in mind the impacts on end-users There is a lot of debate about particular qualities… Read More »A smart city isn’t necessarily a good city
In a significant development for the European beef industry, the Republic of Korea has officially opened market access for beef from France and Ireland. This… Read More »Trade barriers removed from exports of French and Irish beef to Republic of Korea
Former trade rules chief bashes Trump’s tariffs, calls for multilateral rules-based order The World Trade Organization could continue even if the United States decides to… Read More »WTO can survive without the US
As of tomorrow and until 5 June 2025, Ukrainian oats imported into the EU will take place within the tariff quota from the Deep and… Read More »Emergency brake triggered for oat imports from Ukraine
Chen Yan, a piano tuner who is visually impaired, bids farewell on Dec 18 to Jenny (front), a guide dog that has accompanied her… Read More »IN BRIEF (Page 2) – EUROPE