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Argentina
Mercosur considers use of local currencies for intra-bloc trade
The Economy Ministers of Mercosur countries gathered to discuss the possibility of using local currencies for trade within the bloc during the LXII Ordinary Meeting of the Common Market Council. The meeting took place in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, where the Argentine Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, emphasized the importance of ...
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Bolivia
Bolivia seeks greater economic complementarity through full membership in Mercosur
Bolivia’s full membership in the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) will foster economic complementarity and a more balanced utilization of tariff preferences in the South American region, according to Bolivian Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta. During the Mercosur Common Market Council meeting, Mayta expressed Bolivia’s belief that joining Mercosur will facilitate productive ...
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Cina
[Herald Interview] EU seeks cooperation with South Korea to lower risk from China
The European Union is keen on cooperating with South Korea in chips, digital trade and clean technology, the European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said Friday, amid mounting geopolitical uncertainties. "It is important that li
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USA
Hyundai, Kia US sales rise 9.9% in June on SUVs, eco-friendly models
Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. said Tuesday their combined sales in the United States rose 9.9 percent in June from a year earlier on robust sales of SUVs and environment-friendly models. Last month, Hyundai and Kia sold 145,849 vehicl
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Nigeria
Broadband Penetration Target On Course As NCC Nears 50% Mark
As a foremost telecommunications regulatory agency and consistent with our mandate as enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003 and other guiding legislations, the NCC has always been at the forefront of leveraging latest technologies to put Nigeria on the global map of the digital economy. The NCC has ...
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Nigeria
Edo Seeks Investors In Waste Mgt, Recycling Sectors
The Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Development in Edo State, Mrs. Adaze Aguele-Kalu has called on investors within and outside the state to explore the waste management and recycling business opportunities in the state. Aguele-Kalu made the call on Sunday in Benin City, after the clean-up exercise organized in ...
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Cina
Huawei Launches Innovative Products, Solutions At MWC Shanghai 2023
Huawei has shown up in full force for MWC Shanghai 2023, with their activities all falling under their theme of “GUIDE to the Intelligent World”. According to the company, this year, its activities include an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about their technology and business, ...
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Nigeria
Gender Equality: IFC, Stock Exchange Laud Red Star Express
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX), has recognised Red Star Express Plc, for its remarkable achievements in promoting gender equality. The firm received the outstanding participation in the 2021-2023 Nigeria2Equal program. The joint IFC and NGX award was presented at the Nigeria2Equal ...
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Giappone
Return of tourists drives shift in Japan’s top-selling goods in 2023
Increased sales of cosmetics and certain health goods, combined with declines for pandemic-related products, highlight the return of tourists and Japan's shift toward a post-COVID ...
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Cina
China restricts export of chipmaking metals in clash with U.S.
Gallium and germanium, along with their chemical compounds, will be subject to export controls meant to protect Chinese national security starting Aug. 1, China’s Ministry ...