Tag: Green Economy
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Trade Resilience and Structural Shifts: China’s 2025 Import-Export Surplus and 2026 Outlook
Overview: A Record-Breaking Year for China’s Trade China’s import-export activity reached a record US$6.36 trillion in 2025, underscoring the country’s resilience as domestic weakness persisted under tighter geopolitical strains. The full-year figure marks a continued expansion in global trade share even as the external environment remained uncertain. While import volumes faced challenges tied to domestic…
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Singapore Opens World’s Tallest Indoor Vertical Farm at $80 Million
Overview: A New Era for Urban Farming in Singapore Singapore has unveiled what it calls the world’s tallest indoor vertical farm, a striking 23-meter-tall structure that stands as a symbol of the city’s ambitions in sustainable food production. With an $80 million price tag, the Greenphyto project in Jurong West marks a significant milestone in…
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Vianode to Build $3.2-Billion Graphite Plant in Ontario to Power EV Batteries
Vianode Announces Major Investment in Ontario’s EV Supply Chain In a move that underscores Canada’s growing role in the electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem, Norwegian company Vianode has unveiled plans for a $3.2-billion synthetic graphite plant in southwestern Ontario. The project, centered in the town of St. Thomas, signals a significant expansion of Canada’s critical…
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Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer enters California governor race with climate-first platform
Overview: A seasoned candidate returns to the political arena Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate activist-turned-businessman, has entered California’s crowded gubernatorial field. Known for his early and vocal support of ambitious climate policies, Steyer previously ran for president in 2020 and has since refocused his national profile on state-level leadership. His campaign signals a strategic bid…
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Is Quebec Serious About Climate Change? Bill 7 Sparks Debate
Understanding Bill 7 and Its Climate Context Quebec’s new government introduced Bill 7 with a stated aim to reduce bureaucracy and boost state efficiency. Yet as environmental advocates and business groups parse the text, many wonder how the new rules will affect the province’s ongoing climate commitments. At stake is not just legal procedure, but…
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Is Quebec Serious About Climate Change? Scrutiny Grow as Bill 7 Prompts Debate
Quebec’s Bill 7: A Push for Efficiency or a Step Back on Climate Action? Quebec’s new government has introduced Bill 7, a package designed to reduce bureaucracy and increase state efficiency. While proponents say the bill will streamline government operations and accelerate service delivery, critics argue that the reform could undermine the province’s climate commitments.…
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Nanping’s Green Industries Boost Global Presence
Nanping Builds a Global Footprint Through Ecology-Friendly Industries Nanping, a scenic city nestled in Fujian Province’s southeast, has carved a distinct path for sustainable growth by aligning its economy with ecology-friendly industries. In recent years, the city has emphasized green manufacturing, eco-tourism, and clean-energy initiatives as central pillars of its foreign outreach and trade strategy.…
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Prince William Praises Rio’s Climate Drive on Brazil Visit
Prince William Praises Rio’s Climate Drive During Brazil Visit Prince William arrived in Brazil for a climate-focused trip that aimed to spotlight urban resilience, sustainable development, and the social dimension of climate action. Coming at a time of heightened security concerns in Rio de Janeiro, the royal schedule balanced ceremonial duties with visits to projects…
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ASEAN and China Expand Free Trade Pact as Alternative to US Protectionism
ASEAN and China Sign Expanded Free Trade Area 3.0 China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) formalized an expanded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, broadening economic cooperation just as global markets face protectionist headwinds. The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 builds on the long-running pact first signed in 2002 and in force…
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ASEAN-China FTA 3.0: China expands trade ties amid US protectionism
China expands economic ties with ASEAN through FTA 3.0 China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have formalized an expanded version of their free trade agreement, the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0. The move, announced at the close of the ASEAN summit, is pitched by Chinese Premier Li Qiang as a practical alternative…