The EU is planning to retaliate against the US with tariffs on a range of products. This includes aircraft, cars, machinery, chemicals, plastics, medical devices, electrical equipment, and industrial goods. The total value of these goods is less than previously proposed, at around €95 billion. The
The U. S. has slapped a 17% tax on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This move is meant to protect American tomato farmers. But it might make tomatoes more expensive for everyone else. Mexico sends a lot of tomatoes to the U. S. About 70% of tomatoes in the U. S. come from Mexico. That's a big jump from
Let's dive into how South Asia is handling health costs, tech growth, and the environment. It's a big puzzle, but researchers have some interesting clues. First, they looked at eight South Asian countries from 2005 to 2022. They wanted to see how health spending, tech progress, and environmental is
The EGKARDIA study took a close look at how the Greek economic crisis affected the health of people who were already struggling. It focused on those who were hit hardest by the financial downturn. The study aimed to spot cardiometabolic diseases early on in these groups. Cardiometabolic diseases are
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a big deal for countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It's all about boosting trade and economic ties. But there's a twist. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is getting a makeover thanks to technology. This isn't just about keeping up with th
The UK is stepping up its game to support diverse investors and founders. A whopping £500 million (around $674 million) is being put into action by the British Business Bank, a government-owned entity. This money is aimed at helping underrepresented fund managers and founders get the backing they ne
The US is planning to hit the European Union and Mexico with a 30% tax on their goods starting August. This news comes from President Trump, who shared the update on his social media platform. He also sent similar messages to other countries, warning them about even bigger taxes if they fight back.
Health care in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is facing a big challenge. Many people need treatments for serious illnesses like cancer or autoimmune diseases. But these medicines are expensive. This leaves many patients without the care they need. Enter biosimilars. These are like generic ve
Farmers play a big role in keeping our food supply safe. They make daily choices that affect how well crops grow. One big challenge is making sure there are enough pollinators, like bees, to help crops grow. A recent study looked at how farmers in Dengkou County manage pollination. It found that far
Trade tensions between the European Union and China are heating up. The EU is calling out China for unfair trade practices. This comes just before a big meeting between the two sides. The EU says China is making it hard for European companies to compete. They claim China is flooding the market with
