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EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties

Faced with Trump’s tariffs, both sides have accelerated efforts to foster new alliances

Blended finance fund Green Investments Partnership is managed by fund manager Pentagreen Capital, the sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform established by Temasek and HSBC.

Temasek-linked blended finance fund secures US$510 million in committed capital at first close

It will be deployed to green and sustainable infrastructure opportunities across South-east and South Asia, says MAS

European leaders, including European Commission  President Ursula von der Leyen, are expected to gather in Paris on Thursday, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, to continue the high-level discussions on Ukraine, the FT reported.

Von der Leyen says Europe is drawing up ‘precise’ plans to send troops to Ukraine, FT reports

EUROPE is drawing up “pretty precise plans” for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine as part of post-conflict security guarantees that will have the backing of US capabilities, European Commiss...

The motion against von der Leyen failed to get the two-thirds majority it needed to pass.

EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote

[BRUSSELS] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in European Parliament on Thursday (Jul 10).

Chances of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen losing the no confidence vote are slim.

EU’s von der Leyen to face no confidence vote

[BRUSSELS] European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 - although it is likely to fail.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has a remaining window of opportunity to deliver a number of big achievements that could enhance the EU’s competitiveness.

Storm clouds gather as European leaders meet

Ukraine, Middle East, European defence and security are on the agenda of the European Council meeting this week

Microsoft’s offer would allow Europeans to buy Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites without Teams at a lower price than that for corresponding suites.

Microsoft offers to price Office without Teams cheaper to end antitrust probe

EC will seek feedback from rivals and customers before deciding whether to accept the offer

Both Meta and Apple have been in the European Commission’s crosshairs since last year for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act which could cost companies as much as 10 per cent of their global annual sales.

Apple, Meta likely to face modest fines over DMA breaches: sources

[BRUSSELS] Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching landmark rules aimed at reining in their power, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

“The EU will react firmly and immediately against unjustified barriers to free and fair trade, including when tariffs are used to challenge legal and non-discriminatory policies,” a European Commission spokesperson said.

EU vows swift, firm response after Trump says tariffs coming on EU imports

THE European Commission said on Wednesday it will react “firmly and immediately against unjustified barriers to free and fair trade” after US President Donald Trump said his administration would soon ...

Teresa Ribera, the European Union's antitrust chief, speaks during an interview with Reuters, London, Britain, Feb 17, 2025.   The EU’s Digital Markets Act sets out a list of dos and don’ts for Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Booking.com, ByteDance, Meta Platforms and Microsoft, aimed at securing a level playing field and giving consumers more choices.

US demands EU antitrust chief clarify rules reining in Big Tech

US HOUSE Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan on Sunday demanded EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera clarify how she enforces the European Union’s rules reining in Big Tech, saying they appear to target US compani...