The latest results from research on 800-volt battery-driven vehicles show that this could lead to smaller, lighter, and more environmentally friendly motors. Cars using these
NEWS
ECONOMY/FINANCE
Spotlight: How an Italian port illustrates the future of China-Europe ties
(Xinhua) — The port in the small Italian city of Vado Ligure is the latest incarnation of strengthened ties between China and Europe. With stakes
China’s central bank to issue 10 bln yuan of bills in Hong Kong
(Xinhua) China’s central bank plans to issue 10 billion yuan (about 1.53 billion U.S. dollars) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Dutch bidding
TRADE
EU to modernised trade defence rules
“With today’s approval by the Council, we are very close to having the necessary tools to tackle unfair trading practices even more effectively. The EU
Porgress in talks with Mercosur and Indonesia
As part of its commitment to a transparent trade policy, the Commission today published reports from the latest negotiating rounds with Indonesia and Mercosur. 🇪🇺
US duties on steel: possible exemptions
© European Union , 2018 / Photo: Mauro Bottaro. At a meeting at the European Commission in Brussels, EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström met
Steel tariff: Trump hit EU
President Trump has signed the order to hit steel imports from all countries with a 25% tariff – excluding Mexico and Canada for now –
SCIENCE
What changes will nanoelectronicsbring to our lives?
We are surrounded by nanoelectronics through products such as computers, mobile phones, sensors and electric cars. Nanoelectronics may also grow much stronger in the energy
DIGITAL
Security of 5G networks: EU Member States complete national risk assessments
Following the Commission Recommendation for a common European approach to the security of 5G networks, 24 EU Member States have now completed the first step and
ENERGY/INDUSTRY
Record oil output from US, Brazil, Canada and Norway
IEA report finds the United States alone will account for nearly 60% of global supply growth through 2023 “The United States is set to put
EU Industry Day
After a first successful edition last year, EU Industry Day is coming back with an extended edition. On 22 and 23 February, 600 participants representing key
BUSINESS / EU
EU-China Tourism Year 2018
Following the announcement made by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in July 2016, the EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) will be
EU action reduces pollution from shipping in European coastlines
“Environmental rules deliver and protect our citizens’ quality of life when all sides involved work together to correctly apply them. The shared commitment by Member
ECO / TRANSPORT
EU-ASEAN for sustainable Development
“The EU and ASEAN are two of the most advanced examples of regional integration. We are therefore natural partners for promoting Sustainable Development, and our
EIB backs CargoBeamer with €12.6 million to support deployment of new freight rail technology
· Support for a cleaner and cost competitive transport alternative for cargo · Construction of three innovative rail freight terminals in Calais (France), Kaldenkirchen
Brussels Economic 