Special Reports

The European Union’s decision to impose punitive tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China has faced backlash from various officials, business leaders, and scholars, who argue that the move is protectionist and could harm EU economies. The vote on Friday revealed deep divisions within the bloc. Germany, the EU’s...

India’s industrial sector is expanding rapidly, paving the way for the country to target economic growth exceeding 9%, according to NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam. Speaking at a press conference following the release of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation...

A recent survey has revealed that 80% of Europeans living in major cities use public transport daily, though only 40% consider it their primary mode of transportation. The findings, presented at the 2024 European Mobility Expo, involved over 2,500 residents from cities including Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Stockholm, and Warsaw. Paris...

Top health authorities in the Americas have agreed on a resolution to grant greater flexibility to the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) Regional Revolving Funds, aiming to accelerate access to health technologies. These measures are intended to enhance regional self-sufficiency by supporting local production of health supplies and fostering innovation,...

Hong Kong's wealthiest households now earn 80 times more than the poorest, a figure that has more than doubled in just five years, according to a report by Oxfam released on Wednesday. The report highlighted the city's struggle with an aging population and widening income disparity. Hong Kong, a major...

Capital has emerged as the leading risk facing the mining industry this year, overtaking last year's second-place position, as challenging financing and economic conditions make it harder to secure the metals needed for the energy transition, according to a new report by EY. Theo Yameogo, EY Americas and Canada Mining...

Chief executives in Canada are becoming increasingly concerned about the state of the domestic economy, although most remain optimistic about their companies' prospects over the coming years, according to a recent survey commissioned by KPMG. Nearly 60 percent of Canadian CEOs identified economic uncertainty as their most significant challenge, a...

Dr. Ralph de la Torre has reportedly resigned from his role as CEO of Steward Health Care and has filed a lawsuit against Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), as well as other committee members. De la Torre is seeking...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ) employees are contemplating leaving their positions following CEO Andy Jassy's decision to implement a full-time return-to-office policy. According to a recent survey on Blind, a significant number of Amazon workers are planning to take drastic measures, such as seeking employment elsewhere. The survey revealed that nearly 73%...

In early September 2024, the United Nations, with support from the Government of Türkiye, hosted the ‘NDC 3.0 Regional Forum for Eastern Europe and Central Asia’ in Istanbul. The event, titled "Pathways to Progress: Crafting Ambitious and Implementable NDCs," is the third in a series of regional fora designed to...