New Zealand renews inter-island link with new ferries
New Zealand has announced plans to replace its fleet of three “Interislander” ferries operating on the Cook Strait, which connects Wellington, on the North Island, with Picton, on the South Island. The plan includes the purchase of two new ferries, expected to be in service by 2029, alongside the upgrading of associated port infrastructure between […]
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United States: protectionist policies under consideration in the pharmaceutical sector
The US Administration has enacted two Executive Orders aimed at making medicines more affordable for citizens and strengthening the domestic pharmaceutical industry. The first measure introduces the principle of the “most favoured nation price” for prescription drugs. According to the Administration, pharmaceutical companies charge significantly lower prices abroad than in the United States in order […]
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United States: new agricultural policies pose challenges for Italian exports
During the first hundred days of the new Trump Administration, agriculture has taken centre stage in US international trade policy, with an aggressive strategy to support domestic producers that may reshape the transatlantic agri-food trade balance—potentially impacting Italy. Among the administration’s early successes is a 56% reduction in egg prices—previously a cause for concern—achieved through […]
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Mexico: a key partner at the heart of the Americas
Mexico today presents itself on the global stage as a nation with solid macroeconomic fundamentals and a sustained period of political stability. With the inauguration of President Claudia Sheinbaum on 1 October 2024, the country has embarked on a path of continuity with the policies of the previous administration, built around three core pillars: income […]
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Sparkle amplia la copertura in Grecia con un nuovo punto di presenza a Salonicco
Sparkle annuncia l’apertura di un secondo Punto di Presenza (PoP) a Salonicco per supportare la crescente domanda di connettività internazionale in Grecia e nella regione balcanica. Situato in un data center neutrale nel nord della Grecia, il nuovo PoP offre servizi di transito IP Tier-1 e capacità a operatori nazionali e regionali, ISP, OTT, imprese, […]
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India, the Asian engine for Italian internationalization
The new Action Plan for Italian exports to non-EU markets, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), identifies the Asia-Pacific as one of its key strategic axes. With the ambitious goal of increasing Italian exports to EUR 700 billion, India –one of the most dynamic and globally significant emerging economies – […]
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Design Economy 2025, Italian design is leading in Europe in terms of turnover and employment
Italian design reaffirms its leadership in Europe in terms of turnover and employment. According to the Design Economy 2025 research curated by Fondazione Symbola and other partners, Italy generates 19.8% of the European turnover of the sector (EUR 6.3 billion) and employs 19.8% of workers, ahead of Germany (18.9% of turnover and 15.1% of workers) and France (12.8% and 15.6%, respectively). […]
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Egypt, a strategy for sustainable development: attracting capital and strengthening the private sector
Attracting international financing and strengthening the private sector are two of the pillars of the new National Financing Strategy for Sustainable Development that the Egyptian Government launched last spring with the aim of addressing the challenges posed by the energy transition and adaptation to climate change. The Strategy also aims to define the priority sectors […]
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South Korea, between nuclear power and renewables, the new energy plan looks to 2038
With the new National Electricity Plan, South Korea has outlined its energy mix until 2038. By that year, the Plan foresees a significant increase in the share of energy produced from renewables: it would rise from 9.6% to 33%, while nuclear production would rise from 30.7% to 35.2% and LNG (liquefied natural gas) from 26.8% […]
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Towards the Electricity Era: Investment, Networks, and Supply Chains at the Heart of the Transition
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently published two reports, “Electricity 2025: Analysis and Forecast to 2027” and “Building the Future Transmission Grid: Strategies to Navigate Supply Chain Challenges,” which highlight the crucial importance of electricity transmission and distribution networks and the electrification of energy consumption for the emerging “electricity era.” These reports emphasize the […]
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