Fighting fuel poverty in Portugal
In 2018, the EU's Energy Poverty Observatory found that 19.4% of Portuguese were unable to keep their homes warm in winter and cool in summer.In Portugal, studies have shown that many people are unable to heat their homes properly.…
India’s threat of two-and-a-half-fronted war
For some time now, discussions have taken place over India in the face of the possibility of a two-and-a-half front war. These conversations typically focus on the readiness and capacity of our armed forces, our political leadership, and…
China’s tightrope – and other business developments that will define 2022
Second year of Biden's presidency opens with growing awareness that a Democrat-led White House is keeping Donald trumpDonald Trump Jan. The 6 brings together the Democrats and Cheneys - the GOP being absent most of the time. ProPublica…
An expert in agricultural policy joins PFI
WASHINGTON, DC - The Pet Food Institute (PFI) announced on January 6 that Betsy Flores will join the position of senior vice president of public policy. Flores has experience in US agriculture and will work with the organization to lead…
Martin Lewis says ‘unaffordable’ energy bill hikes are coming – and what to do
A massive increase in the cost of wholesale gas has pushed up household energy bills across the country, the MoneySavingExpert guru said, and it is expected to happen again in April.Video uploadVideo unavailableThe video will play…
Nan’s Day at the Oratori
Christmas, New Years, Covid and Three Kings all over the span of four weeks. Our Covid Christmas family will be filed in the Christmas keepsake box under the “Do Not Repeat” category. However, it gives me great sympathy for all of you who…
Roomba maker seeks to wipe out rival SharkNinja vacuums from the United States
The trial is iRobot's latest effort in a multi-year battle to stem the growing threat from SharkNinja products - this time by seeking an import ban on models like the Shark ION, IQ and AI robotic floor cleaners. Wet / dry…
Africa: One year of AfCFTA – What worked and the way forward
Build on the achievements of inclusive and harmonized agricultural trade Some have described him as a global game changer. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), one of the largest international free trade areas in the world,…
Take the China-ROK relationship to the next level
MA XUEJING / CHINA DAILY The first ray of the sun in 2022 marked not only the start of a new year, but also the first full year of China's efforts to achieve the second centenary goal,…
The uneven nature of India’s export growth
International trade saw a strong recovery in 2021 thanks to the easing of restrictions associated with the pandemic, economic incentives from governments and rising commodity prices.Globally, merchandise trade is expected to reach record…