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Brasile
63% of Brazilian consumer industry CEOs say economy will accelerate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Some 82% view the international economic scenario over the coming 12 months with positive prospects. In turn, the global average for this indicator stands at 77%. In Brazil, 5% of executives surveyed believe that 2022 will be a year of international economic stability, while 13% ...
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Brasile USA
Driven by fintechs, investments in startups triple in Brazil in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The race for digitalization and the great global liquidity led venture capital funds, which invest in startups, to set a new annual record for investments in Brazil. These funds invested R$46.5 (US$8.6) billion last year in Brazilian startups, tripling the amount recorded the year before, ...
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Brasile
Brazil Central Bank’s best way to manage growth is to attack inflation – Campos Neto
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto on Thursday said that the performance of agribusiness is very important for economic activity and warned that weather events could further affect Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth expectations in 2022. "The best way the Central Bank can contribute to ...
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Cina Hong Kong
Zero-Covid Policy Shakes Hong Kong’s Economy and Its ‘Soul’
Businesses that held on through several outbreaks are now trembling as the highflying metropolitan hub struggles with supply chain issues and a relentless approach to the pandemic.
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Russia USA
Korean tech firms keep eye on possible Russia export curbs
The escalating geopolitical tension between Russia and Ukraine is drawing attention to whether Washington will pose restrictions on exports to Russia, and the headache that could pose to South Korean electronics giants. The White House National Sec
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Belgio
A Charleroi, le citoyen intéressé par la vie politique locale reste sur sa faim
L'association Transparencia.be ne lâche pas l'affaire: la Ville de Charleroi fait toujours preuve d'une clarté très timorée dans la publication préalable des projets de délibération de ...
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Nigeria
ASUU Is A Trade Union, NLC Tells Head Of Civil Service
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the statement issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr (Mrs.) Folasade Yemi-Esan, that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not a trade union, saying it is a misrepresentation of facts. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, who ...
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Nigeria
Insecurity: Gani Adams Accuses Police Of Scuttling Rescue Initiative
Aare Onakafo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has blamed the police for foiling the proposed partnership that was aimed at securing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, saying the growing incidents of kidnapping and killings on the road could have been averted had the police authorities allowed the partnership arrangements ...
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Nigeria
Experts Advocate Increased Capacity For Local Risks Retention
Experts have charged local insurance firms to increase capacity to retain more risks locally, thereby, increasing the profitability of insurance industry in the country. Speaking at a media parley jointly sponsored by Boff & Co Insurance Brokers Limited and B. Adedipe Associates Limited for insurance journalists in Yaba, Lagos, they ...
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Thailandia Myanmar
Myanmar junta backs Telenor unit sale after buyer M1 pairs with local firm
BANGKOK: Lebanon's M1 Group will partner with a Myanmar firm to take over Norwegian telco Telenor's business in the Southeast Asian country after its military junta sought a local buyer, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.