France Furniture injoins to cease any misleading commercial practice on the origin of the goods it markets and to indicate the composition of furniture on their labeling, economie.gouv.fr

FRANCE MEUBLES Ordered to Cease Misleading Commercial Practices and Clearly Label Furniture Composition On February 18, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that FRANCE MEUBLES, a furniture retailer, has been ordered to halt deceptive commercial practices regarding the origin of its products and to clearly indicate the composition of its furniture on … Read more

AI at the service of public purchases: an experiment launched by the DAE, economie.gouv.fr

AI in Public Procurement: Experimentation Launched by DAE On February 18, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the launch of an experimentation program to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public procurement. The program is being led by the Directorate of Public Procurement (DAE). Objectives of the Experimentation The main … Read more

What is green economy?, economie.gouv.fr

What is the Green Economy? The green economy is a model of economic development that aims to reconcile economic growth with environmental sustainability. It is based on the idea that we can create a more prosperous and equitable future by investing in clean energy, green infrastructure, and sustainable practices. The green economy has the potential … Read more

How to calculate your tax according to the income tax scale?, economie.gouv.fr

Calculating Your Income Tax in France Based on the Income Tax Scale Introduction On February 18, 2025, the French government’s official economic website, economie.gouv.fr, published an article titled “How to Calculate Your Tax Based on the Income Tax Scale?”. This article provides detailed guidance on calculating income tax using the current tax brackets and rates. … Read more

Origin of meats: a new display obligation to inform the consumer, economie.gouv.fr

France Implements New Labeling Requirements for Meat Origin [Paris, France] – February 18, 2025 – The French Ministry of Economy has announced new labeling requirements for meat products, effective immediately. These measures aim to provide consumers with clearer information about the origin of their food. Requirement for Origin Labels All prepackaged meat products sold in … Read more

JP:Business opportunities seen in Hong Kong’s “favorite” market, 日本貿易振興機構

Hong Kong’s Oshi Market: A Business Opportunity Overview The “Oshi” market, which refers to activities related to supporting and idolizing celebrities, has been rapidly expanding in Hong Kong. This market presents numerous opportunities for businesses looking to capitalize on the growing demand for Oshi-related products and services. Market Size and Trends The Oshi market in … Read more

JP:Friendly countries have expanded share of trade (Russia), 日本貿易振興機構

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Article Title: Share of “Friendly Countries” in Trade Expands (Russia) Article Date: 2025-02-18 15:00 Article Summary: The article highlights that Russia’s trade with “friendly countries” has witnessed significant growth, particularly in 2023. The term “friendly countries” refers to nations that have maintained positive diplomatic and economic relations with Russia despite … Read more

JP:Conclusion of grant aid for Palestine: Provide equipment and materials to contribute to emergency recovery, 国際協力機構

Japan Extends Grant Aid to Palestine for Emergency Recovery Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Palestinian Authority today to provide emergency assistance to Palestine. The grant aid, amounting to approximately 200 million yen (approximately US$1.83 million), will be used to procure and deliver essential … Read more

JP:A meeting to exchange opinions with Shimizu Construction Co., Ltd. to support startups and entrepreneurship, 国際協力機構

JICA Holds Information Exchange Session with Shimizu Corporation and Startups/Entrepreneurs 2025-02-18 05:30 On February 16, 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held an information exchange session with Shimizu Corporation and startups and entrepreneurs. The session aimed to promote collaboration between Japanese companies and startups and entrepreneurs in developing countries. The event was attended by … Read more