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Vai alla Scheda Paese »There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.
— John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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For Dominicans, New York City is their second home
In New York City, the Dominican community stands out due to its rapid growth and sizable presence. Of the city’s population, close to 10% are Dominicans, a significant proportion considering the Dominican Republic’s total diaspora is three million. Their presence is felt across the public sector, with many Dominicans in ...
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Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?
As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.
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US climate plan strains trade ties with allies
US. President Joe Biden's landmark climate action plan may have been trailed by billions of dollars in clean energy investment, but its potential to reshape trade lines has strained ties with allies.
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Lotte Group chairman highest-paid biz leader in S. Korea during H1
Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin was rated as the highest-paid business tycoon among South Korea's major conglomerates in the first half of 2023, data showed Friday. Shin received a total of 11.2 billion won (US$8.4 million) in paychecks over
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Brics ampliado ameaça isolar o Brasil, diz embaixador Rubens Barbosa
Para o ex-embaixador em Washington, que hoje atua como consultor na área de relações internacionais, o país pode ter sua importância diluída no clube dos emergentes com a entrada de novos sócios no bloco. Ele cobra do governo "objetivos claros"
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Ny storägare lyfter Philips aktie
Det nederländska medicinteknikkonglomeratet Koninklijke Philips aktie lyfter med över 5 procent på Amsterdambörsen. Uppgången kommer sedan holdingbolaget Exor, med den italienska Agnellifamiljen bakom sig, köpt in sig.
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Mexico records agricultural trade surplus in first half of 2023
Mexico's agricultural trade balance posted a surplus of US$5.311 billion during the first half of 2023. This positive performance is attributed to record export levels, the highest in over 31 years, as revealed by the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader). The reported figures show an annual increase ...
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Cosmax's cosmetics factory with Yatsen begins operations in China
Cosmax Inc., South Korea's major cosmetics manufacturer, said Sunday its factory jointly built with Yatsen Holdings has begun operations in Guangzhou, China. Cosmax set up a joint venture, Yatsen Biotechnology, with the New York-listed Chinese Y
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Central Asia and Gulf states: deepening relations, more investments and shared visions
Three decades post the Soviet Union’s dissolution, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are on a transformative economic trajectory. Historically tied to Russian production, they’ve since sought independence, significantly aided by Gulf investments. Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan capitalized on their rich oil and gas reserves while also facing challenges due ...
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SKT invests $100m in AI firm Anthropic
SK Telecom, South Korea’s leading telecom carrier, announced Sunday that it will invest an additional $100 million in San Francisco-based artificial intelligence safety and research company Anthropic to enhance the partnership between the two c
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Opinion: the Brazil-China nexus – a facade of equality
(Opinion) Brazil and China’s growing camaraderie over the years presents a compelling narrative of two emergent powers seeking mutual benefit. Yet, beneath the surface, the “comprehensive strategic partnership” reveals a story not of equality but of a subtle yet evident power imbalance. They’re strategic moves to establish China’s dominance. China’s ...
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Will Peña’s Paraguay obstruct Mercosur as it resists treaties with the EU and mainland China?
On Tuesday, economist Santiago Peña is set to be inaugurated as Paraguay’s 51st president. He is committed to preserving Paraguay’s distinct diplomatic ties with Taiwan in South America. Soon, he’ll address trade talks with Brazil, focusing on the treaty governing the Itaipú hydroelectric dam’s joint operation. Peña, a former finance ...
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China’s economic conundrum: dwindling foreign investment amid U.S. tensions and policy shifts
In recent months, China has witnessed a worrying economic trend – a drastic drop in foreign investment, reaching its lowest point since 1998. With an 87% annual decline, totaling US$4.9 billion in the second quarter, this dwindling interest from overseas entities has been attributed to a mixture of geopolitical tensions, ...
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Niger’s coup and its ramifications: China’s investment and the call for stability in West Africa
The recent military coup in Niger on 26 July has heightened regional tensions, potentially leading to armed intervention by the 15 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This unrest has severe implications for foreign economic interests, particularly China’s, as Niger has closed its airspace, intensifying ...
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America Spends Big for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” and Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tours
The artists’ fans have been shelling out on lavish wardrobes, parties and travel, generating business and boosting spending in host cities.
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Foreign Ministry hopes for smooth resolution on Iran's frozen funds
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday expressed hope for a "seamless resolution" after the release of news reports that Iran has secured assurances from the US that it would be able to unfreeze its funds in Korea. "
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Mexican Foreign Minister says in U.S. that sending arms to Ukraine does not help peace
During her official visit to Washington, Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena expressed concerns about Western nations’ ongoing supply of weapons to Ukraine, stating that it does not promote peace in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Bárcena emphasized the importance of focusing on peace instead of war, stating, “The continuous supply ...
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Uruguay’s tourism thrives in Q1 2023: focus on Brazilian market and increasing domestic travel
In the first quarter of 2023, Uruguay welcomed 1.2 million tourists, translating to a revenue of US$741 million. To honor this, Uruguay’s Tourism department hosted a special event for Brazilian trade partners in São Paulo. The Uruguayan Tourism Chamber revealed that Argentinians and Brazilians were the most significant among international ...
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New York returns over 40 stolen antiquities to Italy
New York authorities on Aug. 8 returned to Italy several dozen stolen antiquities worth nearly $3.5 million, as the American megapolis strives to shake off the reputation as a key global hub for illicit art trade.
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Federation of Thai Industries announces glum export outlook
Exports may contract by more than 2% this year, following an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and concerns over higher global energy prices in the winter, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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Dominican Republic opens doors to Brazilian beef and pork as global exports grow
Brazil, a major global meat exporter, welcomed the Dominican Republic's decision to open its market to Brazilian beef and pork. Considering the Dominican Republic stands as the second-largest economy in Central America and the Caribbean and has an annual meat demand nearing 120,000 tons, it offers a substantial market for ...