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Kenya
Give foreign spouses the right to work in Kenya
Kenyans abroad are beneficiaries of such arrangements
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Kenya
Jambojet sells tickets for Sh2,020
During the promotion, it will be cheaper to fly to Mombasa, Malindi or Ukunda than to use the SGR
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Brasile USA
Limit of Purchases in Duty Free Shops Rises to US$1,000
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new shopping limit for duty free shops started to be valid from Wednesday, January 1st. Now, those returning from trips abroad can buy at airports US$1,000 (R$4,000) in products or the equivalent in another currency. The previous limit was US$500. An ordinance, published by ...
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Brasile
Brazilians Bought More in 2019, Trend Expected to Continue in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the expected growth in year-end sales, retail in Brazil is experiencing its best moment since the recession, and enters 2020 with its best foot forward. The good performance achieved in 2019, particularly in the second half of the year, boosted the sector, which invoiced ...
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Brasile USA
Its Reputation Still Intact Despite Protests, Chile Seeks to Attract Foreign Investors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile's reputation among foreign investors for its solid fiscal management has survived the recent wave of protests, according to market indicators. The government says it now intends to profit from this credibility. Chile plans to issue this year US$8.7 (R$35) billion in debt securities, of ...
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Brasile
Greater Rio de Janeiro Records Reduction in Shootings in December
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The "Fogo Cruzado" ("Crossed Fire") digital platform recorded 362 shootings or gunfire incidents in the metropolitan region of Rio in December 2019. In all, 166 people were shot in the last month of the year, 93 of whom died. There was a 49 percent decrease ...
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Brasile
Rio de Janeiro’s New Year’s Eve Breaks Tourist Record
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 2019/2020 Rio City New Year's Eve broke the record of 1.7 million domestic and foreign tourists. In the assessment of the president of the Tourism Company of Rio de Janeiro (Riotur), Marcelo Alves, this is a "fantastic" number. "This is a great victory for ...
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Singapore
Grab and Singtel partner for Singapore digital banking licence
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Nigeria
Nigeria: Why Foreign Firms Are Afraid of Coming to Nigeria - Utomi
[Daily Trust] Professor Pat Utomi, in this interview gives reasons why foreign investors are not coming to Nigeria, though the market is still viable.
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Nigeria
Nigeria: Saraki Urges Nigerians to Make Country Attractive to Investors
[This Day] A former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Nigerians on the commencement of the new year 2020, which also signifies the turn of a new decade and urged them to work to make the country more conducive for investments and building of a strong economy.