News headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 198
Latin America Bets Heavily on Hydrogen
- Inter Press Service
MEXICO CITY, May 08 (IPS) - Several Latin American countries are stepping up the pace to generate hydrogen for various uses in transportation and industry, but they must first resolve several questions.
The Illusion of Digital Inclusion in the Post-COVID World
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, May 07 (IPS) - We are living through a decisive moment. The COVID-19 pandemic’s devasting impact is reaching every corner of the world. As we look back at this period, we will see history divided into a pre-COVID and a post-COVID world.
Africa Goes Digital
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 07 (IPS) - In rebuilding after COVID-19, policymakers must invest in innovative technology to leapfrog obstacles to inclusive development. Africa has enjoyed strong economic growth for most of the 21st century, mainly because of robust global demand for primary commodities.
WHO chief hails ‘monumental moment’ in COVID fight, as US throws support behind vaccine patent waiver
- UN News
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said the commitment announced by the United States administration to lift vaccine patent protections to help boost global supply, was a “monumental moment” in the battle to end the deadly pandemic.
Coping with the USA-China Conflict Strategic Procrastination
- Inter Press Service
AMSTERDAM/ROME, May 05 (IPS) - For several years, a fast growing and assertive China has been challenging the USA’s global dominance. China’s GDP, takinginto account differences in purchasing power, is now greater than that of the USA; its military spending has been expanding rapidly and exceeds by wide margins that of other countries except the USA with which it is catching up; it is the manufacturing power house of the world; it is quickly moving up the technological ladder; and it is the key trading partner for an increasing number of countries. All this is creating tensions with the USA and its key allies.
Global e-commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion, fuelled by COVID-19
- UN News
Parts of the online economy have boomed since COVID-19 began, while some pre-pandemic big-hitters have seen a reversal of their fortunes in the last year, amid widespread movement restrictions, UN economists have found.
Europe: COVID must spark rethink to prioritize ‘human lives’ over economic policies
- UN News
The devastating impact of COVID-19 serves as a stark reminder that the European Union must “put human lives” above economic policy considerations, that privilege competition between EU Member States, an independent UN human rights expert said on Friday.
The Complex Energy Transition of Chile’s “Sacrifice Zones”
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, Apr 27 (IPS) - Standing on Punta Ventanilla, Carlos Vegas, 65, looks across at the industrial park which has been there most of his life. He looks at the impact of the 15 industries spread around the bay that connects the towns of Quintero and Puchuncaví, in central Chile.
Transparency Offers Pathway to a More Sustainable Earth
- Inter Press Service
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Apr 27 (IPS) - Last week, the world marked Earth Day – an opportunity to put the spotlight on the pressing needs of our planet, in the face of ever-growing impacts by humanity, and galvanize action to change practices and behavior. Yet these issues were not, and cannot be, addressed in a single day. Resolve and action to protect the environment is a 365 days-a-year endeavor.
‘Disasters know no borders’ says Guterres, 35 years on from Chernobyl nuclear accident
- UN News
In his message for Chernobyl International Remembrance Day on Monday, the UN chief reminded that “disasters know no borders”.
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