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The European Union's (EU) acknowledgment of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification is a significant milestone in reducing compliance barriers for Malaysian exporters, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). According to Belvinder Kaur Sron, CEO of MPOC, the move facilitates smoother trade flows and benefits both
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Deciphera's vimseltinib has received approval from the European Commission for the treatment of symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) in adults in the European Union, providing a new therapeutic option for patients with limited surgical options. This approval is based on the compelling efficacy and safety results from
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Rwandan politicians have strongly condemned the European Parliament's resolution calling for the unconditional release of opposition leader Victoire Ingabire, describing it as a neocolonial posture that undermines Rwanda's sovereignty. Ingabire, who was arrested in June on charges of forming a criminal group and attempting to incite
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Portugal's government has signed a landmark agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide EUR1.34 billion in financing for the construction and renovation of approximately 12,000 affordable public housing units. This significant step forward addresses Portugal's housing challenges, promoting social inclusion, territorial cohesion,
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The European Union has unveiled Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a pioneering solar-powered green hydrogen facility in Namibia, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to a sustainable energy economy. Backed by €1.3 billion in loans and grants from the European Union, with potential private investments of over
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India and the European Union are striving to reach a comprehensive trade deal by the end of the year, with significant investment commitments from the EU expected in various sectors including legal, accounting, and IT services. However, negotiators are confronting challenges in automobile and alcoholic beverage sectors, as well as
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The European Investment Bank has approved a €1.34 billion framework loan to support the construction and renovation of approximately 12,000 affordable housing units in Portugal. This loan will help establish a long-term housing stock with rents below market prices, aligned with energy efficiency and climate resilience criteria. The
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union (EU) have joined forces to improve food safety standards in Afghanistan. A series of workshops, starting with one in Kabul from 15-16 September, aimed to introduce Afghan producers to key international and European food safety standards, necessary for accessing
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The European Commission has announced a proposal to suspend free trade with Israel and impose sanctions on two Israeli ministers, citing the Israeli government's actions in Gaza as a breach of human rights and democratic principles. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the actions of the
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The European Union is putting pressure on the British government to accept a higher number of temporary workers from Europe, including young people, as a condition for finalizing a deal on food safety. This demand has added pressure on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
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The European Commission (EC) and the Danish Presidency are set to submit amendments to the European Climate Law regarding the 2040 climate target for approval at the Council of Environment Ministers of the European Union (EU) meeting on September 18. However, Latvia has expressed concerns over the proposal, citing that
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The European Investment Bank has granted a €70 million loan to Sodiaal, France's largest dairy cooperative, to support its research and development investment and help its over 14,500 member farmers strengthen their competitiveness in the dairy sector. This loan is backed by a guarantee under the European
