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

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FRANCE MEUBLES Ordered to Cease Misleading Claims on Product Origin and Display Furniture Composition on Labels On February 18, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that FRANCE MEUBLES, a furniture retailer, has been ordered to stop engaging in misleading commercial practices regarding the origin of its products. The company has also been … Read more

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

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Procurement: An Experiment Launched by the DAE 18 February 2025 The Directorate of Public Administration Modernization (DAE) has launched an experiment aimed at using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance public procurement processes. The experiment, which will initially involve four government agencies, aims to explore the potential benefits of AI in … Read more

What is green economy?, economie.gouv.fr

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What is a Green Economy? A green economy is an economic model that seeks to promote economic growth while reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. It is based on the idea that protecting the environment and promoting economic development can go hand in hand. Key Principles of a Green Economy The key principles of a … Read more

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

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New Regulation in France Requires Origin Labeling for Meat Products February 18, 2025 The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced a new regulation that will require meat products sold in the country to clearly display their origin. This measure is aimed at providing consumers with greater transparency and traceability in their food choices. … Read more

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

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Hong Kong’s “Oshi-Katsu” Market: Exploring Business Opportunities By Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Date: 2025-02-18 15:00 Introduction The “oshi-katsu” market, a term coined from the Japanese word “oshi” (推す), meaning “to support,” refers to the spending habits of individuals who are passionate about supporting their favorite celebrities, idols, and other public figures. In recent years, … Read more

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

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Trade Share of “Friendly Countries” Expands in Russia Date: 2025-02-18 15:00 Source: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Article Details: Russia’s trade with “friendly countries,” such as China, India, and Turkey, has increased significantly in recent years, capturing a growing share of its overall trade. This trend is in line with Russia’s foreign policy shift towards … Read more

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

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Japan Provides Grant Aid for Emergency Recovery in Palestine Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Government of Japan has signed a grant agreement with the Palestinian Authority to provide emergency assistance in the form of equipment and machinery for urgent recovery efforts. The total amount of the grant aid is 100 million Japanese Yen (approximately … Read more

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

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JICA and Shimizu Corporation Hold Idea Exchange Meeting with Startups and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations On February 18, 2025, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Shimizu Corporation held an idea exchange meeting with startups and entrepreneurship support organizations. The meeting aimed to foster collaboration between Japanese companies and startups, and to explore ways to promote … Read more