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Poland snubs border meeting with Ukraine to end farmer protests
Poland snubs border meeting with Ukraine to end farmer protests
Economy
by  AFP

Ukraine's prime minister went to the border with Poland on Friday hoping to end weeks of protests by Polish farmers but he said noone from the neighbouring government turned up for talks. "Unfortunately, Polish government officials did not come," said Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal, who led a delegation to the border.

Chip giant TSMC shifts away from hotspot Taiwan with Japan plant
Chip giant TSMC shifts away from hotspot Taiwan with Japan plant
Economy
by  AFP

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC is set to open an $8.6 billion plant in Japan on Saturday as the firm moves some of its crucial hardware manufacturing away from its native base. The new plant in Japan is "the most significant TSMC international investment to open in many years", said Chris Miller, author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology".

German parliament votes to legalise recreational cannabis
German parliament votes to legalise recreational cannabis
Economy
by  AFP

The German parliament voted Friday to legalise the possession and controlled cultivation of cannabis starting in April, despite fierce objections from the opposition and medical associations. Until now, German law has restricted personal use of cannabis to people with certain medical conditions.