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Foreign affairs
Ex-Lithuanian president sees terrorism, economic uncertainty, migration as biggest threats
The biggest threats Europe and the United States are facing are terrorism, economic uncertainty and migration, former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus says. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian MPs well-prepared to raise human rights issues in Tibet, Seimas speaker says
The Lithuanian lawmakers, being sent to China, are well-prepared to raise human rights issues, Speaker of the Seimas Viktoras Pranckietis says. […]
CORPORATE
August the 7th and Georgia: anatomy of the betrayal of the decade
When talking about our history, we often remind ourselves to always remember the past in order not to repeat mistakes in future. Unfortunately, we have all but forgotten the story of betrayal of Georgia. Consequently, […]
Society
KTU researchers: Lithuania could have the largest floating solar farm in the world
According to the calculations of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) young researchers, Lithuania could have the largest floating solar panels plant in the world, a press release from the university reads. […]
Economy
Lessons from Lithuania to the most economically powerful region in China
Lithuania is able not only to learn but also to help others to grow. This was again proved to be true after the visit of a delegation from Guangdong – one of the most economically powerful provinces in China – that took place in Lithuania on 17th July. After getting to know country’s deposit system, the guests discussed the possibilities of collaboration between Lithuania and China and said they now know how to manage packaging in Guangdong. […]
Opinion
The White Paper on China and WTO
On June 28, the White Paper on China and the World Trade Organization was published. China joined the WTO in 2001, which marks a key milestone in its intensive participation in economic globalization. The past 17 years witness how the role of China has evolved from an active partaker, to an important contributor, and eventually a firm guardian and defender of the multilateral trading system. The White Paper presents to the world China’s satisfactory performance as a WTO member so far, as well as its positive attitude and strong determination to safeguard the global trading system. […]
Economy
Global trade wars and their impact on the Baltic countries
Last year was marked with rising global economic growth, improving confidence and expectations, booming stock markets, and low volatility. That seems to be over – economic growth has eased, especially in the euro area, and the dominating story is rapidly escalating trade tensions. […]
Economy
Significant impetus for trade with China will be given by cooperation with the bank
Enterprise Lithuania and Bank of China Limited signed a cooperation memorandum providing Chinese and Lithuanian business communities with an opportunity to develop more efficient cooperation in the fields of trade, investments, services, and industry. The cooperation agreement was signed on 7 July, at the meeting of heads of government of the Central and Eastern European countries and China, held in Sophia, a press release from Enterprise Lithuania states. […]
Foreign affairs
Minister of Finance: Lithuania seeks to become China‘s financial service gateway to Europe
In the meeting of heads of Governments of China and the Central and Eastern European countries 16+1, wherein Lithuania was represented by Vilius Šapoka, the Minister of Finance, it was agreed to establish a financial technologies coordination centre of 16+1 format in Vilnius and to organize high-level fintech conference in 2019, a press release from the Ministry of Finance states. […]
CORPORATE
Trade war pushes to think of a plan B
Lithuanian exporters are watching the impending trade war between the United States and Europe with concern. So far, the largest threat has arisen to the makers of European car parts, however the unpredictable Donald Trump […]
Culture
First ever Lithuanian Film Week in Beijing
On June 2–10, seven Capital Star Art Film theaters in the Chinese capital welcomed cinema-goers to 21 screenings of Lithuanian film. They had a chance to meet a delegation of the Lithuanian film industry – representatives of the Lithuanian Film Centre and producers of the films selected to be screened at the event – who came to Beijing for the Lithuanian film week, the Lithuanian Film Centre wrote in a press release. […]
Foreign affairs
Dalai Lama plants tree in Vilnius to mark Lithuania’s centenary
The Dalai Lama on Wednesday planted an apple tree in Tibeto Skveras, a small park in Vilnius named after Tibet, to congratulate Lithuania on the centenary of its restored statehood. […]
CORPORATE
Vygaudas Ušackas: Dalia Grybauskaitė has shown her true colours
President Dalia Grybauskaitė has been “involved in scheming and intrigue and has shown her true colours”. That’s how Vygaudas Ušackas, former minister of foreign affairs and ambassador to the US, Mexico and Great Britain and […]
Foreign affairs
Baltics know truth is more powerful than guns – Dalai Lama in Vilnius (Updated)
The Baltic states know that the power of truth is stronger that that of guns, the Dalai Lama, Tibet‘s spiritual leader, said in Vilnius on Wednesday. […]
Foreign affairs
Dalai Lama congratulates Lithuania on statehood centenary
Tibet‘s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, currently visiting Vilnius, on Wednesday congratulated the people of Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of the restoration of the Baltic country’s statehood and called on them to enjoy freedom. […]
Foreign affairs
Meeting with people more important, and then a few leaders – Dalai Lama in Lithuania
Tibet‘s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, who arrived in Lithuania on Tuesday, says it’s more important for him to meet with people than state leaders. […]
Foreign affairs
Dalai Lama arrives in Lithuania
The Dalai Lama arrived in Lithuania on Tuesday. […]
Economy
Lithuanian agrimin: China, 16 CEE countries seek to accelerate trade
Lithuanian Agriculture Minister Giedrius Surplys says that China and 16 Central and Eastern European countries will seek to accelerate mutual trade. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania expects to get permits for beef exports to China in June
Lithuania expects to get permits for beef and beef product exports to China in June, Agriculture Minister Giedrius Surplys said on Friday. […]