Tariff dispute escalates: China and EU in conflict
BEIJING/BRUSSELS – Amidst growing tensions between the European Union and China over the imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric cars, Beijing has now responded with a countermeasure. Starting from October 11, importers of brandy from the EU must deposit “security … Continue reading Tariff dispute escalates: China and EU in conflict
Aviation: Commission updates the European safety list
Brussels/Manila – The European Commission has updated for the 23rd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union — better known as “the EU air safety list”. On the basis … Continue reading Aviation: Commission updates the European safety list
ASEAN connectivity: A role for Europe?
Brussels – Connectivity is crucial for ASEAN integration, the building of an ASEAN Economic Community by end-2015 and ensuring the grouping’s centrality in an evolving and dynamic regional architecture. – An important topic, discussed by the “Friends of Europe” in … Continue reading ASEAN connectivity: A role for Europe?