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Brasile Bolivia Venezuela
Opinion: Petrobras besieged by the state – Venezuela and Bolivia are the examples that Brazil persistently ignores
By Leonardo Coutinho (Opinion) In 2006, when the then president of Bolivia nationalized the extraction of petroleum and the production of its derivatives, he advanced on foreign refineries, among which were two belonging to Petrobras. In the line of "son nuestros" oil and gas, he promised the Bolivians to return ...
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USA
Doosan rides Rockwell's presence for 'cobot' expansion in North America
South Korean industrial giant Doosan Corp. is set to expand its presence in the North American market through a strategic partnership with Rockwell Automation, the preeminent industrial automation solutions provider in the US. Doosan said Sunday its
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USA
Minister visits Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor’s robotics pioneer
The South Korean government plans to unveil its industry strategy for advanced robots before the end of the first half of the year as the country looks to foster its robotics sector and competitiveness on the global stage, according to Trade Minister
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Paraguay
Elecciones en Paraguay: el país que logró separar la economía de los vaivenes políticos, pero que aún tiene amplias deudas sociales
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Egitto India
Buddha statue found in Egypt points to ancient India links
A statue of Buddha has been discovered in Egypt’s ancient seaport of Berenice on the Red Sea, shedding light on trade ties with India under the Roman empire.
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Cina
PTA hails China roadshow
A tourism promotion roadshow in China is expected to bring at least 1.5 million Chinese travellers back to the resort island of Phuket and generate 30 billion baht, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) president Thaneth Tantipiriyakij.
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Giappone
Workers needed for Japan’s tsunami-hit farmland
One-third of disaster-afflicted farmers have quit agriculture. The pace of leaving the business is faster than what was expected before the disasters.
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Etiopia Nigeria
Why Ethiopia is the new frontier for strategic foreign investments
As Africa's second most populous country after Nigeria, Ethiopia, has emerged as a major powerhouse in the Horn of Africa with its rapid economic growth.
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USA
First Republic Nears Federal Seizure as F.D.I.C. Seeks Buyers
JPMorgan, PNC and Bank of America are said to be interested in acquiring the troubled lender after it is seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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Senegal
SENEGAL-ECONOMIE / Sakal signe un accord avec le PROMOGEM pour la rénovation de son marché principal
Louga, 29 avr (APS) – La commune de Sakal, dans le département de Louga, a signé vendredi un accord avec le programme de modernisation et de gestion des marchés (PROMOGEM) en vue d’assurer la rénovation de son marché principal. « Nous sommes venus aujourd’hui pour acter cet accord et ce partenariat ...