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By Virginia Furness and Kate Abnett BAKU (Reuters) – Countries at the two-week COP29 climate summit gave the go-ahead on Monday to carbon credit quality standards which are critical to launching a U.N.-backed global carbon market that would fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The green light was an…
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China has told its automakers to halt big investment in European countries that support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, two people briefed about the matter said, a move likely to further divide Europe. The new European Union tariffs of up to 45.3% came into effect on Wednesday…
Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They choose cheaper countries, including Malaysia, for better healthcare and affordable housing. This as-told-to essay is based on a…
My family recently visited Ireland to celebrate my son’s third birthday.It’s the perfect country to visit with a toddler.The public transportation system is wonderful, and it just feels magical. Many families dream of traveling around Europe because it’s a great continent for kids. I’ve been to every country in Europe…
I’ve been to over 40 countries and have had the best experiences traveling without an itinerary.By not having a detailed plan for each day, I’m able to wander around freely and people-watch.Instead of deciding where to go in advance, I like to rely on locals’ recommendations. I’ve been obsessed with…
Joanna Davies moved to New York from Denmark in January 2024.She said living in New York is more expensive, and she feels less safe than in Denmark.Denmark is among the happiest countries in the world, but Davies said New York is more exciting. This as-told-to essay is based on a…
By Virginia Furness and Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – At least five African countries are working on what could be the world’s first joint “debt-for-nature” swap to raise at least $2 billion to protect a coral-rich swathe of Indian Ocean, according to a global conservation group. Debt-for-nature deals are becoming…
Whenever possible, I try to combine two of my greatest passions — travel and sports.In fact, I’ve visited 109 countries and have attended major events like the Olympics, Grand Slam tournaments, and the World Cup.I’ve also attended a number of local sporting events in different countries, which have allowed me…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is having a very social year as his country continues to wage war in Ukraine.So far, Putin has met top leaders from Asian countries including China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. That’s plenty of publicity for a heavily sanctioned individual from a country facing sweeping trade restrictions.And…
The West’s tightening sanctions are driving Russia nearly up against the wall — but Moscow keeps finding ways to keep the country’s economy going.Russia’s trade partners, too, are looking for ways to continue doing business with the country via alternative systems to rival the Western-led, US dollar-dominated global financial order.Discussions…
