The euro area (Eurozone) economy has shown signs of a strong recovery, with growth exceeding forecasts. At 1.5% in 2025, this marked the Eurozone’s second consecutive year of growth, despite a highly volatile year marked by challenges from trade disputes and global geopolitical tensions.
Deep within Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, a system has been constructed to pump carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the tropical forest canopy as part of a project called AmazonFACE, which aims to simulate the atmospheric conditions predicted for the future.
The explosive growth of information technology has brought tremendous opportunities for economic growth, but has also raised concerns about the negative impact of the online environment on children’s mental health and safety.
All ASEAN member states are facing similar online threats such as cyber scams, digital fraud, and illegal online gambling, especially as major technology companies such as Meta and TikTok establish a strong presence in the region.
Director General of the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxation Bimo Wijayanto announced on October 9 that the country will begin collecting taxes on e-commerce transactions next year.
On September 16, the Dong Nai Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board submitted a report to the provincial People's Committee proposing a project to survey, study, and invest in the renovation, dredging, and expansion of the Buong River. The project aims to enhance drainage capacity in the area and significantly reduce flooding in residential areas along the river.
The Philippine president and Congress have begun looking into possibly massive corruption in flood control projects that may implicate public works officials and engineers, construction firms and politicians in one of the countries most vulnerable to typhoons.
As a sector under pressure from environmentalists and investors to take stronger action against climate change, the shipping industry is facing major challenges in avoiding “lagging behind” in the current race to cut emissions.
The German Government has recently announced its largest investment initiative in decades, worth 631 billion EUR over three years, aimed at revitalising the economy after two consecutive years of recession. The “Made for Germany” initiative focuses on key sectors such as manufacturing, research and development, and national infrastructure.
The G20 Ministerial Meeting, which is taking place in South Africa, is focused on mobilising the necessary resources and implementation means to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), amid many key sustainable development goals stalling or even regressing.
The European Commission (EC) has recently announced a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, sending a strong signal of the European Union’s (EU) leadership in the global fight against climate change.
Amid global uncertainty and geopolitical developments, ASEAN nations must stay united under the spirit of one vision, one identity, and one community, said Second Vice-President of the Cambodian Senate Thun Vathana.
Europe’s economy records strong recovery
