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Australia
TPP negotiators kick off talks in Sydney aimed at breathing new life into trade pact
The chief negotiators from the 11 remaining Trans-Pacific Partnership countries began three-day talks in Sydney on Monday to move forward implementation of the regional free ...
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USA
Insurance group warns Texas flood damage from Harvey may match that of Hurricane Katrina in 2005
Flood damage in Texas from Hurricane Harvey may equal that from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, an insurance research group ...
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Nigeria
$14.1b forex deals attract investors
Foreign investors’ confidence in the economy is rising. The feat is attributed to the $14.1 billion combined foreign exchange (forex) deals from the Investors’ & Exporters’ FX Window – I&E FX Window- and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) weekly dollar interventions, The Nation has learnt. The I&E FX Window has since ...
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Nigeria
‘Multiple taxes, policy inconsistency bane of private sector’
For the economy to move forward there is a need for policy consistency and the need to see governance as a continuum. Such policies need to be tailored to support industries to achieve economic growth, curb youth restiveness through massive employment generation, and promote social welfare for the overall well-being ...
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Kenya
Kenya leads push for new World Trade Organisation members
Kenya is leading the push for more countries in the region to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
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Nigeria
LCCI: Why refineries, others are not attracting investments
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has identified inappropriate and unimplemented policies, as well as unfriendly business environment, as part of the reasons the refineries and other sectors of the economy have failed to attract the required investments. LCCI Director-General, Muda Yusuf, said the policies and the environment ...
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Nigeria
Senator Misau: Bringing Down The Image Of The Senate – By Olukayode Abayomi
Definitely, these are not the best of times for the Nigerian Senate. This is because, the most revered, honourable chamber and the highest law making organ of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has been infiltrated by some elements who can best be described as ‘dishonourable, disgruntled and chronic liars’. They ...
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Portogallo
Águas Públicas do Alentejo investe 11 milhões na água de Beja
Apresentação dos projetos de investimento acontece esta segunda-feira. No encontro, estará presente o Secretário de Estado do Ambiente, Carlos Martins.
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Portogallo
Generali Portugal incluída no lote de vendas do grupo
A Generali em Portugal deverá desencadear o processo formal de venda depois de setembro.
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Israele
Teva averts strike at key plant, resumes negotiations over layoffs
Business in Brief | Kamada gets U.S. approval for rabies treatment ■ Shapir Engineering makes first foray into energy sector ■ Tel Aviv shares end lower in very thin trading