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USA
US puts sanctions on Iranian foreign minister Zarif
The United States on July 31 imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, targeting the country's top spokesman and potentially hurting chances of diplomatic talks amid rising tensions between the two countries.
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Indonesia
Indonesia plans auto-rules overhaul to form electric-car hub
Indonesia is planning a slew of incentives for electric-car manufacturers and drivers, to help bolster a sector that has already lured investment from Toyota Motor Corp and SoftBank Group Corp, according to a draft government strategy seen by Bloomberg.
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Cina
China and U.S. plan next round of trade talks for September
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators have said they plan to meet again in early September, after the latest round of negotiations ended with few signs ...
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Giappone
Japan Post Insurance to check 30 million insurance contracts after improper sales practices found
Japan Post Holdings Co. said Wednesday the group will examine all 30 million insurance contracts created for Japan Post Insurance Co. that have been in ...
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Nuova Zelanda
High Court decision on 'high-risk' Wellington liquor store paints disastrous picture of business at war with police
An incident involving an allegedly drunk staffer coupled with 'a casual regard for the rules' may be the end of Wellington's Capital Liquor.
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Kenya
Young Scientist Kenya to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs
Young Scientist Kenya is a flagship project of Ireland in partnership with the Ministry of Education
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USA Iran
EU to work with top Iran diplomat despite US sanctions
European Union says it regrets the US decision to impose sanctions against Iran's Foreign minister Javad Zarif.
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Brasile
Governo aprova caderno de encargos para a venda do Banco Caixa Geral Brasil
Na conferência de imprensa da CGD, na passada terça-feira, Paulo Macedo disse que "houve vários interessados", e que o banco recebeu "propostas non-binding".
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Brasile
Unemployment in Brazil Drops to 12 Percent by End of June, Says IBGE
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The unemployment rate in Brazil stood at 12 percent in the quarter ending June 30, 2019, a reduction of 0.7 percentage points in relation to the previous quarter (January, February, and March), when the rate had stood at 12.7 percent. There was also a drop ...
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Brasile
Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to Six Percent, Lowest Rate Since 1986
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate from 6.5 to six percent on Wednesday, July 31st, — the lowest rate since 1986. The lower rate came amid an economic slowdown that has been more notable than expected, and a government push for social security ...