Baltic countries

Biden reassures CEE over Russia, Ukraine

US President Joe Biden discussed the threat of a possible Russian attack on Ukraine with numerous NATO member countries in…

3 years ago

China tightens the screws on Lithuania by strong-arming multinationals

China is leveraging its influence over multinational companies operating there, instructing them not to do business with Lithuania, or else.…

3 years ago

EU anti-coercion measure would offer push-back against economic intimidation

On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed a so-called "anti-coercion measure". It would give the European Union the ability to push…

3 years ago

CEE ups R&D spending over last decade

Every country in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has increased its research and development (R&D) intensity over the last decade,…

3 years ago

Slovakia latest EU member state to make official Taiwan visit

An official visit of a Slovakia delegation to Taiwan is drawing the ire of China. Senior officials from Bratislava, who…

3 years ago

Baltic states urge u-turn on Nord Stream 2

With Russian troops amassing at Ukraine's eastern border, negative sentiments toward the Nord Stream 2 (NS2), both within Germany and…

3 years ago

Taiwan could supply Europe with chips, eyes central Europe

Taiwan could help alleviate Europe’s semiconductor shortage by setting up manufacturing operations in central Europe. With a reputation as a…

3 years ago

Taiwan’s “Representative Office” opens in Lithuania

Taiwan has opened what it calls its Representative Office in Lithuania, defying China's attempts to dissuade Vilnius from allowing what…

3 years ago

Brussels backs up on boosting trade, economic relations with Taiwan

Lawmakers in Brussels have taken a step back from pursuing their plan to unveil a new strategy for EU trade…

3 years ago

Estonia a digital haven for Brexit refugees

Since Britain voted to leave the EU in 2016, hundreds of UK-linked entrepreneurs have taken up e-residency in Estonia. From…

3 years ago