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Brasile
Governo propõe tirar R$ 5 bi de gastos do PAC da meta fiscal de 2024
Uma alteração ao projeto da Lei de Diretrizes Orçamentárias (LDO) de 2024 pretende dar espaço para o governo retirar R$ 5 bilhões do Novo Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento (PAC) da meta fiscal do próximo ano. A proposta consta de mensagem modificativa enviada nesta segunda-feira (7) à noite pelo governo ...
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Cina
Biden to Restrict Investments in China, Citing National Security Threats
The measure to clamp down on investments in certain industries deemed to pose security risks, set to be issued Wednesday, appears likely to open a new front in the U.S.-China economic conflict.
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Argentina
Foreign visitors to Argentina up 79.6%, with day-trippers leading the trend
Foreign visitors to Argentina are up 79.6%, with day-trippers leading the trend In June, Argentina witnessed a 79.6% increase in foreign visits year-on-year, tallying up to 947,800 individuals. Official data released showed that less than half of these visitors, about 419,400, were tourists, marking a 76.1% annual rise. Interestingly, 528,400 ...
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Cuba
Cuba’s push for digital banking meets skepticism amid economic challenges
The Central Bank of Cuba has recently announced a shift towards a more digital economy, aiming to decrease the amount of physical cash in circulation. As per the new regulation, both citizens and businesses will have six months to conduct most of their transactions electronically. However, many Cubans are wary ...
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Australia
Digital shifts in banking: Australia`s move toward a cashless society
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have sparked discussions due to concerns over trade privacy and increased control by banks and governments over individual financial transactions. As these currencies introduce enhanced technological oversight, there is a debate about their implications for individual freedom. Recently, Australia has been exploring the potential of ...
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Cina
China’s July exports plunged by 14.5%, marking the steepest fall since February 2020
China’s international trade dwindled in July due to decreased global demand for its products and uncertainties in its economic recovery, impacting domestic consumption. Compared to the previous year, July’s exports plunged by 14.5%, marking the steepest fall since February 2020, and imports decreased by 12.4%, according to the country’s customs ...
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Brasile Argentina
After 25 years, Brazil is set to overtake world No. 1 Argentina in soybean meal exports
In the current harvest season, Brazil is poised to reclaim its title as the global leader in soybean meal exports, edging out Argentina, who held the top spot for 25 years. A report from the Rosario Trade Exchange, a prominent Argentine trade entity, reveals that Brazil's soybean meal exports will ...
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica y Arabia Saudita fortalecen relación con visita de ministro de Inversiones
El Gobierno de Costa Rica destacó que el vínculo con Arabia Saudita tiene un alto potencial en materias como inversiones, sostenibilidad ambiental y relaciones comerciales.
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Kenya
Ecobank moves to recover Sh5b from distressed fuel marketer
Hashi Energy, owned by local tycoon Ahmed Hashi, is one of the oldest indigenous oil marketing companies in East Africa, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and DRC.
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Kenya
Entrepreneur turns avocado post-harvest losses into profit
According to Avocado Society of Kenya chief executive Ernest Muthomi, avocado post-harvest losses account for 45 per cent of the total sales.