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Argentina
Argentina adjusts the value of the currency and raises interest rates after the election
A day after significant primary electoral outcomes, Argentina adjusted the value of its official peso by approximately 18%. This move comes as the government recognizes its waning options in upholding the previously maintained exchange rate, especially in light of dwindling reserves. As of the latest report, the peso is set ...
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Brasile Paraguay
Brazil’s President Lula emphasizes strategic partnership with Paraguay during visit
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil traveled to Asunción, Paraguay, to attend the inauguration of the newly elected president, Santiago Peña, set for the next day. Lula described Peña as a promising young leader, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Brazil-Paraguay relations. Previously, Peña had met with Lula in ...
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USA
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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USA
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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Cina
China’s Woes Loom Large Over the Global Markets
A downturn in the world’s second biggest economy, and growing fears about its real estate sector, are making investors jittery.
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Argentina
Far-right Milei comes out ahead in Argentina presidential primary
Argentines will choose between far-right lawmaker Javier Milei, center-right coalition candidate Patricia Bullrich and Economy Minister Sergio Massa in this year's presidential vote, according to results from Sunday's primary election.
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USA
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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Turchia
Over 9 million foreign tourists visit Antalya
More than 9 million foreign tourists have arrived in Antalya by air between Jan. 1 and Aug. 10, bolstering expectations that the popular holiday destination will see more tourists this year than it did in 2019.
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Indonesia
Indonesia c.bank intervenes in currency markets
JAKARTA - Indonesia's central bank has intervened in the spot foreign exchange and domestic nondeliverable forward markets to prevent high volatility in the rupiah currency, an official said on Monday.
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USA
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