China's Ministry of Science and Technology and the European Commission have signed a two-year joint research funding agreement, supporting scientific cooperation until 2027 in areas like food, agriculture, biosolutions, climate change, and biodiversity.
China Southern Power Grid's Mekong International Company and Laos' National Electricity Company signed a memorandum of understanding for joint research on green electricity and certificates at the 10th China-South Asia Expo. This initiative aims to establish a green electricity and certificate system that aligns with Laos' energy structure and international standards, fostering cross-border recognition and trade of green power.
During a Korea-Italy business roundtable in Italy, prominent business leaders from both nations pledged to foster bilateral cooperation. Discussions included potential joint research on Korean ramen and Italian pasta, and collaborations in advanced industries, power infrastructure, and fashion.
A Tokyo court sentenced Koichi Hikichi (52) to one year in prison, suspended for three years, for bribing a former University of Tokyo professor with approximately 3.8 million yen for joint research on CBD cosmetics. The case was revealed after Hikichi reported extortion attempts by the professor.
