Economy · 04. March 2021
Ghana has committed to generating 10% of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. In a recent blog, Diligencia’s Emmanuel Igbinoba looks at how the country is accelerating the expansion of electricity supply and some of the companies that are leading the way with green initiatives.
Economy · 03. March 2021
Trade tensions between the US and China, the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing concern about the way China uses its growing economic might are encouraging a rethink about global supply chains, to Southeast Asia’s advantage, according to Adrian Ashurst, President of World Box Business Intelligence.
Economy · 26. February 2021
In the Corona crisis, travel agencies and tour operators are among the hardest hit industries in Germany. In June 2020, 85% of the travel agencies and tour operators surveyed saw their existence threatened.
EU Newsletter · 25. February 2021
On February 22, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU unveiled its first draft paper on the EU Data Governance Act, proposal which is currently also debated in the European Parliament
EU Newsletter · 22. February 2021
The Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act seek to provide a safe and transparent online environment, and the EDPS believes there should be “additional measures” to protect individuals online.
EU Newsletter · 19. February 2021
The EU Commission plans to deem the U.K. an "adequate" third country, meaning data can continue to flow across borders despite its exit from the EU. The decision will allow for the continued transfer of data between the EU and U.K
EU Newsletter · 15. February 2021
On February 10th, 2021, member states agreed on a negotiating mandate for the Council on the e-privacy regulation.
These updated ‘ePrivacy’ rules will define cases in which service providers are allowed to process electronic communications data or have access to data stored on end-users’ devices.
Economy · 13. February 2021
As Angola battles the combined challenges of the global pandemic and a declining oil market, its efforts at cultivating diplomatic and commercial ties with the Gulf states are beginning to bear fruit.
EU Newsletter · 12. February 2021
Mid-January 2021, the ECON Committee of the European Parliament finally adopted the report from MEP Esther de Lange on the proposed directive on credit servicers and credit buyers.
Economy · 10. February 2021
The facts that business environment will be more favorable, the pandemic will be well-controlled, and demand will be more enormous are the basis for start-ups and business expansion to boom in 2021.