Second-generation vaccines crucial to beating pandemic around the world
The news that late-stage trials of German biotech firm CureVac’s Covid-19 vaccine yielded only 47% efficacy has been met with dismay by scientists, policymakers and […]
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Rejigging tobacco strategy is essential to Europe’s fight against cancer
Recently-released data from the European Cancer Organisation makes for concerning reading: as the Covid-19 pandemic rocked health systems across the European bloc, 100 million cancer […]
Nestlé’s Wunda ‘milk’ highlights shortcomings of Nutri-Score system
Nestlé’s new alternative ‘milk’ product, made from yellow peas and branded as Wunda, has ruffled feathers among the Italian food and drinks industry. In particular, […]
Japan stays on track for the Tokyo Olympics 2021 amid Covid-19
Three months before the games begin at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, Japan’s Olympic Committee (JOC) released an updated “science and experience-based” playbook, offering […]
Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets have sold out in record time, again
The general public ticket sale for the 2023 Rugby World Cup opened with a bang on April 6, with the entirety of the 350,000 available […]
Private labels: A crucial and growing area for grocery retailers By Christophe Vanackere, CEO Trace One
Christophe Vanackere is the CEO of Trace One, the global specialist in collaboration between suppliers and retailers for the development and marketing of private label […]
Vaccine passports the way out for hard-hit tourism sector
In a global first, UK cruise operator Saga Cruises has announced that from the start of the new season in May, all passengers will have […]
Italy’s interventionist U-turn in danger of setting retrogressive precedent
The Italian government have used the coronavirus crisis to embark on a decided return to the statist policies of the past, reversing decades of privatization […]
Gender equality key to pandemic recovery efforts
At a recent conference, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg highlighted the importance of turbocharging the fight for gender equality, noting that the Covid-19 pandemic has […]
Trump-TikTok battle: the latest chapter of the social media revolution?
Donald Trump’s short career as a politician has in large part been defined by his ability to control narratives using social media, most notably via […]