FRANCE

Bridging VR Markets through the Belt and Road

08 June 2018

France Launches Plan Affecting Life Cycle of Products and Producer Responsibility

18 May 2018

On 23 April 2018, the French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, together with the deputy Minister for the Environment, Brune Poirson, launched a circular economy plan (the Plan). The Plan aims at getting away from a “produce, sell and throw away” culture while positioning France as a leader on the circular economy in the EU and the world in general. More

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Filmart sets the Scene for Belt and Road-initiated Cultural Exchange

27 April 2018

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Taking a Leap

18 January 2018

The temples of Cambodia, the culture and heritage of Rajasthan, an introduction to Myanmar or an adventure through Mongolia may sound like travel itineraries for adults only, but Paris native Isabelle Demenge hopes to change the way families travel with Leap & Hop, a series of illustrated travel guides for children. More

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Welcome to a New World of Wine

24 November 2017

Watch out France, Italy and Argentina; Slovenia, Russia, Romania and Japan are gunning for the crown of global wine-producing powers. More

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France Introduces Colour Coded Food Labelling System

17 November 2017

On 31 October 2017, France introduced a voluntary labelling scheme for food products. ‘Nutri-Score’, as it is called, ranks the overall nutritional quality of all food except single-ingredient foodstuffs and water by using a scale of colours ranging from dark green “A” (best nutritional quality) to dark orange “E” (poorest nutritional quality). More

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French Association Fighting Against Built-in Obsolescence Lodges Complaint Against Several Printer Manufacturers

03 November 2017

A French association whose mission is to fight against built-in obsolescence (Halte à l’obsolescence programmée) lodged a complaint against a number of printer manufacturers on the grounds that they had deliberately designed their printers and their ink cartridges for the purposes of shortening their service life (so-called “built-in obsolescence” or “planned obsolescence”). The printer manufacturers reported in the complaint include Brother, Epson and HP. More

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From Bin to Business

20 October 2017

Hong Kong landfills are bursting at the seams, inspiring local entrepreneurs to come up with ways to turn junk into desirable objects. More

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The Art behind the Craft

04 September 2017

Founded in 2012 with support from the French jewellery brand Van Cleef & Arpels, the Paris-based L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts was established to reflect public interest in the artistry of fine jewellery across the industry. More

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The EU: Surviving Populism, Tackling Income Inequality

17 August 2017

While populist calls for protectionist policies, largely inspired by perceived income inequality and a misunderstanding of the potential benefits of globalisation, have become an issue across the world, the EU has suffered more than most. The Union, however, may now be on the brink of embracing a more forward-looking approach to trade reform. More

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