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BUSINESSAug 29The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 152026 Shanghai rankings: France holds steady while China advancesFrance maintains its presence in the annual world university rankings, with 27 universities listed, unchanged from 2025, including four in the top 100. Chinese universities continue to rise in a ranking still dominated by American and British institutions.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 5France offers nuclear expertise as Philippines weighs energy security optionsFrance’s offer to share nuclear expertise with the Philippines could potentially boost Manila’s long-term energy security, as analysts say any push to revive nuclear power in the country would have to overcome safety and governance concerns. Marie Fontanel, the outgoing French ambassador to the Philippines, said last week that France was ready to share its nuclear energy expertise with Manila, while deepening defence cooperation, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. Her remarks came just after...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 2Japanese beetle under close watch as it travels across France: 'Its establishment is inevitable'Since June, the invasive pest has been detected multiple times in France, a year after its first appearances in Alsace. Authorities are relying on reinforced trapping and surveillance systems to monitor its spread.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSJul 30Vande Bharat train fares lower than China, Japan and France, occupancy near 100%: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Express
POLITICSJul 20As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushbackFacing Europe’s ever-widening trade deficit with Beijing, Berlin is increasingly singing the same tune as Paris. The two nations displayed a united front at this year’s Franco-German Ministerial Council, which will soon be put on paper in a joint road map due by September at the request of Germany. “Our work between Germany and France is indispensable at a time when Russia threatens our security, when the People’s Republic of China challenges our economy, and when the transatlantic partnership...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 17France and Germany deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on ChinaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 25UK , Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of TaiwanThe United Kingdom, Germany, and France have collectively expressed concern regarding recent Chinese actions observed east of Taiwan. This indicates international attention on geopolitical developments in the region.mymotherlode.com · United States