European Union

EU 2022/23 Soft Wheat Exports Reach 22.13 Million Tonnes

Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2022/23 season that started in July had reached 22.13 million tonnes by 19 March, up almost 8% from 20.52...

EU To Propose Clampdown On Companies Using Fake 'Green' Claims

The European Commission wants to require companies in Europe to back up climate-friendly claims about their products with evidence, under draft rules to st...

Malaysia Palm Oil, Rubber Farmers File EU Petition Opposing Deforestation Law

Malaysian palm oil and rubber smallholders have filed a petition to the European Union to protest against a new law preventing imports into the bloc of com...

Greenwashing Crackdown In Europe Leaves Investors In The Dark

New rules in Europe to crack down on greenwashing are not making it easier to spot genuine environmentally-friendly funds as asset managers continue to app...

EU 2022/23 Soft Wheat Exports Up 8% Year On Year

Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2022/23 season that started in July had reached 21.02 million tonnes by 5 March, up nearly 8% from 19.52...

EU Agrees 'World's First' Bond Issuance Rules To Combat Greenwashing

The European Union said on Wednesday it had reached a deal on the 'world's first' set of comprehensive rules for issuing green bonds to meet the bloc's net...

Ukraine War's Impact On Trade Not As Bad As Expected: WTO

Global trade grew more than expected last year despite the upheaval caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, as badly-affected countries managed to switch supplie...

Maersk Nears Complete Russia Exit After Selling Logistics Sites

Shipping and logistics group A.P. Moller-Maersk has agreed to sell its two logistics sites in Russia to IG Finance Development Limited, it said on Monday,...