EU agricultural labour productivity up by 9.2% in 2025
In 2025, the index of agricultural labour productivity in the EU increased by an estimated 9.2% compared with the previous year. This information is drawn from Eurostat’s first estimates on…
Chinese advertising platforms are making inroads overseas
Chinese advertising platforms such as Mintegral and TikTok for Business are gaining influence overseas, as more Chinese companies make progress in going global, according to the latest report released by…
Guangdong outlines economic priorities for 15th Five-Year Plan period
Guangdong province has released a proposal outlining its economic priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), calling on cities across the province to strengthen technological self-reliance, support the real…
EU Agricultural Outlook 2025-35: EU agriculture navigates challenges while embracing opportunities
The Commission has released its latest EU Agricultural Outlook report (PDF), which presents the projections for EU agricultural markets until 2035. The report depicts a continued productivity growth, albeit at…
EU chemical production: -15% over 10 years
In 2024, the EU produced a total of 224 million tonnes of chemicals (hazardous and non-hazardous) and consumed 232 million tonnes, indicating a 15% decrease in production and 18% decline…
32.7% of EU people used generative AI tools in 2025
In 2025, 32.7% of people aged 16-74 in the EU used generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Most people used them for personal purposes (25.1%), while 15.1% used them for work…
Rail transport fatalities drop by 11% in 2024
In 2024, the number of people killed in railway accidents in the EU fell to 750, a 10.8% decrease compared with 2023 (841 deaths). The declining number of rail transport…
Euro area international trade in goods surplus €18.4 bn
Euro area The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €18.4 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in October 2025, compared with +…
IMF: China leads emerging markets in AI readiness
China ranks “number one” in AI preparedness among emerging market economies, said Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, citing an internal assessment. Georgieva noted that China’s innovation…
Asylum applications in September 2025
In September 2025, 58 495 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, marking a 24% decrease compared with September 2024 (76 920) and a 14%…