Focus on Trade
Bangladesh panel seeks global legal firm for power deals probe, including Adani
Bangladesh reviews Hasina-era power deals, including Adani's, citing cost, sustainability, and corruption concerns, eyeing reforms.
Concern as climate talks stalls on fossil fuels pledge
Countries clashed at COP29 over how to build on a landmark pledge at last year's climate talks to "transition away" from fossil fuels.
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road — here’s what the data show
The path to net-zero is challenging, but growing global corporate commitments and regional action show progress is advancing.
Trump expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary: WSJ report
Wall Street Journal report: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary.
EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says
EU and China near deal to end EV tariff row, with Beijing potentially setting minimum prices for e-cars to address subsidy concerns.
Northvolt crisis may be make or break for Europe’s EV battery ambitions
Northvolt’s bankruptcy highlights Europe’s struggle to build a battery industry amid Chinese dominance and slowing EV demand.
Adanis knew of US probe when they sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies, prosecutors say
Gautam and Sagar Adani sold a solar park stake to TotalEnergies despite U.S. bribery probe allegations, prosecutors claim.
New U.S. sanctions probably spell end of EU energy payments through Russia’s Gazprombank
"EU payments for energy resources through Gazprombank will likely become impossible at the end of 2024," analysts say.
Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana’s oil
India seeks oil from Guyana, citing rising energy needs, as the two nations sign agreements on energy, agriculture, and defense cooperation.
Analysis: Trade demands clash with climate agenda at COP29 talks
Developing nations at COP29 decry trade barriers like the EU's carbon border levy, warning they hinder green transitions and climate equity.
