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Giappone
World Bank says Trump tax cuts could boost growth but trade barriers could have opposite effect
President-elect Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending plans could deliver a shot in the arm to the U.S. economy, lifting growth around the world, although uncertainty about his trade policies adds to the risks, according to the World Bank. The Trump administration could squander the economic gains of fiscal stimulus ...
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Giappone
Wind now powers all Dutch trains, year ahead of schedule
All Dutch trains are now 100 percent powered by electricity generated by wind energy, the national railway company NS said Tuesday, calling it a world first. “Since the first of January, 100 percent of our trains are running on wind energy,” NS spokesman Ton Boon told AFP. Dutch electricity company ...
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Cina Giappone
VW looks to settle U.S. criminal case for $4.3 billion, may top Toyota in 2016 sales due to boom in China
It’s ironic: Volkswagen spent 2016 battling a huge scandal over cars it rigged to cheat on emissions tests. And now it stands a decent chance to pass Toyota for the title of world’s biggest carmaker for the year. Booming business in China helped Volkswagen increase its sales to 10.31 million ...
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Regno Unito
Finance news you need to know today
ICELAND’S citizens could soon go the opposite way of the UK, with the country mulling a referendum on joining the European Union.
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Kenya
Business News: Importers to Kenya wary over local cargo insurance rule
Importers are worried that the new directive to insure all cargo locally might turn into a trade barrier.
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Kenya
Business News: KQ sacks 38 more workers, plans another round of cuts
Kenya Airways yesterday started the latest round of sacking that will affect 38 employees as it struggles to remain afloat.
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Kenya
Business News: Analysts warn of tough times ahead in Kenya, citing poor weather
Kenyans should brace themselves for tough times as prices of key consumer goods are expected to rise due to poor rains.
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Kenya
Business News: Investors complain over high transport costs in Kenya
The private sector has cited high logistical costs as one of the biggest impediments to doing business in Kenya.
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Kenya
Business: Tullow to focus on Kenya oil fields after Uganda stake sale
Tullow Oil has sold a substantial stake of its oil fields in Western Uganda to exploration and production arm of French oil firm, Total, for Sh90 billion.
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Kenya
Business: Investors complain over high transport costs in Kenya
The private sector has cited high logistical costs as one of the biggest impediments to doing business in Kenya.