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Kenya
Kenya: National Treasury Urged to Intensify Search for Investors for Konza Technology City
[Nation] The National Treasury has been urged to intensify the search for investors to finance the Sh1.48 trillion technology hub Konza Technology City.
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Ucraina
Le startup a Kiev annunciano qualcosa di nuovo sul fronte orientale
Il denaro rimane in mano a un pugno di uomini a capo di colossi improduttivi che godono dei favori della politica. Accanto a questi mammut si moltiplicano però i giovani imprenditori innovativi che stanno trasformando l’Ucraina in una sorprendente startup nation. Già nel 2015 il settore valeva più di cinque ...
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USA
Fed rate hike expectations and emerging market bonds
Following Trump’s victory which pushed the US dollar towards a remarkable appreciation against major emerging market (EM) currencies, many market participants thought that the re-pricing in EM bonds would be as strong as the tapering tantrum, way back in June 2013. However this time round, despite we did note substantial outflows, ...
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Cina Regno Unito
Mourinho ‘too young’ to be tempted by Chinese riches
Wealthy Chinese clubs are unlikely to lure Jose Mourinho away from England as the Manchester United manager says he is enjoying the challenge of competing in the Premier League. Chinese clubs have been shelling out huge sums of money on foreign players and managers, with Chelsea’s Oscar reportedly set to become ...
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Malta
A year in pictures in 11th edition of The Times Picture Annual
A visit by the British royal family coinciding with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, a protest against alleged government corruption in Valletta and the funeral of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca are just three of the events 2016 will be remembered for. They feature in this year’s edition of The Times ...
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USA Malta
Another type of Christmas
Christmas means so many things to different people. In fact in many circles this period is just referred to nowadays as the holiday season. And since it is the holiday season, the increased economic activity is bound to come into focus. Many retailers have reported increased level of sales that ...
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Serbia
Etihad Airways to review European investment strategy – sources
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is reviewing its strategy of investing in European airlines and is seeking an exit in a shake-up that could lead to the departure of CEO James Hogan, company and industry sources told Reuters. Etihad saw a strategy to take equity stakes in carriers like Air Berlin, Alitalia ...
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Cina USA Giappone
China may adjust investment in US Treasuries – FX regulatory official
China may adjust its investment in US Treasuries while reductions in Treasury holdings is a tactical move, foreign exchange regulatory official Li Hongyan told reporters yesterday. China needs to take ‘counter-cyclical’ steps to control large capital outflows, said Wang Chunying, spokeswoman for the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. China’s outbound direct investment ...
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Maltese among most concerned about immigration, terrorism; high optimism for EU future
The highest concern for Maltese remains immigration, at 65 per cent, with terrorism coming at second (45 per cent), according to the annual Eurobarometer released by Eurostat, the EU statistics entity.Mentioned by 45% of Europeans, immigration is seen as the most important concern in 26 Member States (up from 20 ...
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Russia USA Malta
Labour MEPs to safeguard national interests - Alfred Sant in end-of-year message
The new year will present difficult and tough challenges for Europe during which Labour MEPs will continue to safeguard Malta’s national interests, said Alfred Sant, Head of the Labour Delegation at the European Parliament in a New Year’s Message. Maltese Labour MEPs will continue to follow developments in Europe which ...