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Brasile
Brazil Records Five Million Over-indebted Individuals
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "In eight months my debt has increased more than fivefold. They even knocked on my door, causing embarrassment. There were nights when I couldn't sleep thinking they were going to foreclose and auction off my property." The account is from retired banker Lindaura Luz (a ...
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Brasile USA
Billions in Share Offerings, Low Interest Rates, Stimulate Brazil Real Estate Sector Growth
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The housing market may be close to a vigorous upturn. Since July, six construction companies and developers have raised R$3.8 billion (US$950 million) in new share offerings to speed up their residential and commercial projects. With the drop in interest rates - the SELIC reached ...
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Brasile Cina
Will Brazil Soon Join OPEC?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (ECNS China) Jair Bolsonaro said that he would "personally like Brazil to become a member of OPEC" and that the partnership between Brazil and OPEC could help stabilize global energy prices, says ECNS China in its latest report. "I think the potential is there. We ...
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Brasile
Drop in Interest Rates Creates Opportunity to Renegotiate Debts
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bill No. 3.515/15, which provides tools to avoid over-indebtedness and promote financial education, is currently being considered by a special committee in the Chamber of Deputies. The proposal approved by the Senate was suggested by jurists specialized in Consumer Law. Experts interviewed by Agência Brasil ...
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India
India decides not to sign pan-Asian trade deal
Resistance to RCEP stems from concerns domestic market will open up to Chinese goods
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Cina USA
US equities head for record on US-China trade optimism
Global shares buoyed by positive signals over trade tension
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Kenya
Amaco defends itself over Sh187m tender with Nairobi County
Amaco has defended itself from any wrongdoing on its Sh187 million tender with the Nairobi County government.
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Kenya
Adopting microinsurance will boost UHC
Kenya should rapidly expand access to affordable health insurance.
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India Thailandia
Talks on Asian trade deal ‘conclusive’: Commerce minister
Asian countries held conclusive talks on what could be the world's biggest trade pact and there will be an announcement of success at a summit in Bangkok, despite doubts raised by India, , Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Monday.
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USA Thailandia
‘Still time’ for Thailand to solve duty-free issue: US official
Thailand still has time to renegotiate with the United States over a suspension of duty-free preferences on imports of Thai goods before the suspension takes effect in April, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday.