A senior leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and self-styled defence minister, Qari Amjad alias Mufti Muzahim, has been killed in an…
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US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback – Reuters
- US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback Reuters
- China to Suspend Some Export Curbs as Trump Cuts Fentanyl Tariffs: Live News Bloomberg.com
- Is MP Materials’ Recent 292% Gain Justified After Strategic Supply Agreements? simplywall.st
- Don’t Fear the Dip: Rare Earth Stocks May Rebound Fast Nasdaq
- Trump-Xi sign rare earths deal: What is it and why is it so important? The Indian Express
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Tokyo Festival Chairman Discusses Trump, Budgets and Gender Pledge
In the five years since Hiroyasu Ando took sole charge at the top of Tokyo International Film Festival, the progress made under the energetic octogenarian former diplomat is palpable. Despite the distinctly inauspicious start of his first full…
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Of trailblazers and next-gen leaders, the South African story
From getting 69 all out in their opening game against the same opponent to hammering them by 125 runs at the same venue and entering their first ODI World Cup — and third successive across formats — does feel like destiny. But behind the…
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Scientists discover a way simulate the Universe on a laptop
As astronomers gather more data than ever before, studying the cosmos has become an increasingly complex task. A new innovation is changing that reality. Researchers have now developed a way to analyze enormous cosmic data sets using only a…
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StrongestLayer launches AI Advisor to verify unknown senders in real time
StrongestLayer has launched AI Advisor, an inbox-native security assistant designed to verify first-time senders and unknown contacts in real time. The Outlook and Gmail plugin provides instant, AI-powered analysis for any email that…
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De Allende thrilled about facing club teammates
The Boks face the Brave Blossoms in the opening match of their November tour at Wembley Stadium and De Allende – who was a member of the Bok team that won the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan – warned that it…
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Clean Energy Trade and Emerging Markets: the Impact of Tariffs on the Energy Transition
Emerging economies are expanding deployment of clean energy while seeking to strengthen domestic manufacturing of key technologies. As they pursue those goals, some nations are plotting higher import tariffs to protect local firms – a move that sits uneasily with rising clean-tech imports and which could increase the cost of the energy transition.
The Clean Energy Trade and Emerging Markets report – produced by BloombergNEF and commissioned by Bloomberg Philanthropies – assesses how trade and industrial policy are reshaping flows of clean technology. It examines electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, solar products and wind turbines to help policymakers weigh the trade-offs between industrial strategy and decarbonization.
Industrial policy is enjoying a global revival. China sits at the center of clean-tech manufacturing – hosting at least 80% of capacity across major parts of the solar and battery supply chains – and it is against this backdrop that governments are seeking to strengthen their own industrial capacity.
Exports from China to Asia, Africa and Latin America are booming, with low-cost solar panels, batteries and EVs helping accelerate the energy transition in power generation, storage and transport. Clean-tech imports are reshaping markets – from record solar installations in Pakistan to an influx of EVs in Brazil.
Over 2022 to August 2025, China’s share of clean-tech exports to emerging economies rose from 23% to 31%. Low tariffs have supported that growth, but that openness is prompting concern among policymakers outside China seeking to build domestic industries. Several large developing countries are now considering higher import duties.
Rising trade barriers, however, present a delicate balancing act. BloombergNEF analysis finds that imposing higher tariffs could significantly increase the cost of achieving clean-power goals. Under an “extreme” scenario – where solar modules face 100% import duties and batteries 50% – the total cost of meeting the 2030 “tripling renewables” targets across eight regions would rise by at least $137 billion, or 16%. With higher financing costs and narrower margins, emerging markets are particularly sensitive to such cost increases.
Tariffs can help attract investment, diversify supply chains and build local value – but they also risk slowing clean-tech deployment, raising costs and delaying decarbonization. Striking the right balance between industrial ambition and low-cost clean technology will be one of the defining policy questions of the decade.
Download the report here.
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OpenAI launches Atlas for enterprise AI customization
OpenAI’s latest launch gives companies a flexible way to deploy GPTs with team controls
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Fresenius Medical Care highlights real-world advances in hemodiafiltration and AI at ASN Kidney Week 2025
- Fresenius Medical Care researchers will present multiple abstracts that demonstrate proven, real-world benefits of hemodiafiltration (HDF), with one accepted as an oral presentation.
- Oral presentation highlights the association between HDF and reduced risk of cardiovascular and fluid-related hospitalization outcomes.
- Research shows how artificial intelligence is moving from theory into practice, supporting clinicians and patients in daily kidney disease care.
Bad Homburg (October 30, 2025) – Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME), the world’s leading provider of products and services for people with kidney diseases, will present new research showing how hemodiafiltration (HDF) is associated with improved outcomes for kidney patients and how innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) can support clinicians in daily care at the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week 2025, November 5-9 in Houston.“This research reflects Fresenius Medical Care’s commitment to patient-centered innovation, demonstrating how advanced therapies like hemodiafiltration can be tailored to improve outcomes in real-world settings,” said Frank Maddux, MD, Global Chief Medical Officer at Fresenius Medical Care. “By applying novel physical principles to kidney replacement therapy, we are leading the field in delivering transformative solutions that elevate the standard of care and advance precision medicine globally.”
FME’s Global Medical Office will present multiple abstracts across a range of critical topics in nephrology, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing kidney care through innovation and evidence-based science.
Key presentations include:
- Hemodiafiltration is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular and fluid-related hospitalization outcomes: Highlights how HDF may lower the risk of cardiovascular- and fluid-related hospitalizations.
- Implementation of Online High-Volume Hemodiafiltration in a Chronic Hemodialysis Center in the U.S.: Describes the first chronic dialysis unit to introduce high-volume HDF in the U.S.
- Preventing Falls in Patients on Dialysis Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Risk Prediction: Showcases an AI model that predicts patients’ fall risk within a 31-day period.
- Supporting Clinician Adoption of Hemodiafiltration: A Real-Time Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot with Verified Clinical Sources: Introduces a clinician-facing AI chatbot designed to educate and support clinicians implementing HDF.
- From Prompt to Plate: Can ChatGPT Plan a Safe and Clinically Appropriate Diet for Hemodialysis Patients?: Evaluates whether generative AI and large language models can provide safe, nutritionally accurate meal plans for dialysis patients.
“It excites us to see how our research and innovation can translate to everyday practice,” said Maddux. “By combining real-world evidence with innovative technologies, Fresenius Medical Care is helping shape the future of nephrology and set new standards for kidney care.”
In addition to scientific presentations, FME will participate in the following events during ASN Kidney Week:
- FME will host a breakfast symposium, “HighVolumeHDF: The Next Standard of Care for U.S. Patients – Evidence and Practical Use,” as part of the ASN Exhibitor Spotlight series (Thursday, November 6).
- ASN will present an educational symposium, “Hemodiafiltration: Considerations for Incorporation into Dialysis Care,” supported by an educational grant from Fresenius Medical Care (Friday, November 7).
- The Renal Research Institute (RRI), a subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care, will host its annual symposium, “Reimagining Frontline Care: The Power of Research, AI, and Innovation,” highlighting real-world applications of AI and digital tools in kidney care (Tuesday, November 4).
FME leaders and researchers will also be available onsite at Booth #1815 to discuss research insights, clinical collaborations, and innovations in kidney care. Representatives from RRI will be available at Booth #1838.
To learn more about the company’s presence at ASN this year, please visit https://freseniusmedicalcare.com/en-us/asn-2025/.
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