USA
Vai alla Scheda Paese »There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.
— John Fitzgerald Kennedy
-
Cuba’s GDP growth of 1.8% in 2022 misses 4% government forecast
In 2022, Cuba’s GDP expanded by 1.8%, which fell short of the government’s projected 4% growth. The actual growth is still 8% below the levels reported in 2019, before the pandemic. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) had forecasted a growth rate closer to the actual ...
-
Bank of America Reports Big Jump in Profit on Higher Interest Rates
One of the nation’s largest banks reported across-the-board strength in its latest quarter, with sales and earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations.
-
14.15m foreign arrivals so far this year
Thailand received 14.15 million foreign visitors from Jan 1 to July 16, with spending of 588 billion baht (US$17.11 billion), the Tourism and Sports Ministry said on Tuesday.
-
Amerikaanse discolegende achter ‘Rock Your baby’ lanceert deze zomer comeback vanuit ... Sint-Truiden
Liefhebbers van disco uit de jaren zeventig mogen zich alvast in de handjes wrijven, want de Amerikaanse zanger George McCrae werkt na vijftig jaar aan een comeback. Deze zomer lanceert hij samen met de Britse zangeres Lynda Law het nummer ‘Step into My Heart’. Niet vanuit de States, maar wel ...
-
Brazil allocates US$10B to address private debt crisis; banks offer relief for individuals with outstanding debts
The Brazilian government has allocated R$50 (US$10) billion to encourage financial institutions to participate in the Desenrola Brasil program. This initiative targets individuals with earnings up to annual R$20,000 who have outstanding bank debts as part of the program's second track. Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, explains that the funds will ...
-
Portuguese exports to Angola grew almost 60% in 2022
In 2022, trade between Portugal and Angola saw a significant rise, with exports to Angola expanding by nearly 60% to EUR 2.4 (US$2.7) billion. This upward trajectory extended into the initial months of 2023, according to the Portuguese ambassador in Luanda, Francisco Alegre Duarte. During the VI Portugal | Angola ...
-
Paraguay business roundtable seeks US$700 million in business intentions
The XXV edition of the International Business Roundtable Expo is currently underway in Paraguay, with the participation of businessmen from approximately 30 countries. The event, organized jointly by the Paraguayan Industrial Union (UIP) and the Rural Association of Paraguay (ARP), adopts a hybrid format with in-person and virtual meetings. The ...
-
Mercado prevê PIB de 2,24% este ano
O mercado financeiro está mais otimista com relação à economia brasileira. Em uma semana, a expectativa de crescimento projetada para o Produto Interno Bruto (PIB, soma de todos bens e ...
-
Lula expresses concern about Ukrainian “arms race” from Brussels
From Brussels, Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expressed his apprehension regarding the ongoing "arms race" in Ukraine. While he refrained from directly pointing fingers at the US or European nations, his comments were made at a business gathering before the commencement of the Latin America-Europe Summit. Lula maintained ...
-
Erdoğan heads to Gulf to deepen economic ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan travels to Saudi Arabia on Monday in a three-stop tour of Gulf states to seek trade and investment opportunities.
-
EU will für Lateinamerika der bessere Partner als China und USA sein
Lateinamerika ist nicht mehr ein Juniorpartner, aber zersplitterter als je zuvor und liebäugelt mit China. Beim Gipfel in Brüssel will die EU Brücken bauen
-
Japan finance minister says ‘No discussion’ of exchange rates at G7
The BOJ's easy monetary policy has been a key driver of the yen's weakness, as it contrasts with tightening in the United States, Europe and ...
-
India invites Brazil as a strategic partner in the Global South
The bilateral relationship between India and Brazil has seen marked development, reaching US$15.1 billion in 2022. This progress is attributed to combined diplomatic efforts to strengthen their mutual ties, recognizing Brazil’s potential as a strategic partner in the Global South, a group of developing nations striving for a greater role ...
-
America’s Foreign Vacations Tell Us Something About the U.S. Economy
Prices are high, but Americans are opening their wallets for international flights and hotels. It’s the latest evidence of consumer resilience.
-
European Parliament is waking up to the fact that Latin America relations better be top priority
(Opinion) Multiple Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are advocating for an emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean in EU's foreign policy, following a period where the region did not appear as a top priority. A summit between the EU and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States ...
-
EV sector may face new chip shortage
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers may encounter another chip shortage following China's recent decision to restrict the export of two metals as a result of the US-China trade dispute, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
-
Mozambique considers converting external debt into health sector investment
Mozambique's Minister of Economy and Finance, Max Tonela, has suggested the conversion of foreign debt into health sector investments during an investor conference in Maputo. This proposal forms a part of potential strategies to garner the required US$900 million (€802 million) for constructing hospitals nationwide. Other options include robust public-private ...
-
Botswana: Us-Africa Summit to Elevate Nations Voice
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- The leadership of Francistown has hailed the US-Africa Business Summit an opportunity to create investment synergies and expose Botswana to international investors.
-
Bahngüter-Export aus Österreich Weltklasse
Österreich liegt nur hinter Deutschland, China und den USA. Die Branche braucht dringend neue Arbeitskräfte für hochwertige Jobs
-
Brazil’s 2023 GDP growth forecast raised by industry leaders due to agricultural sector
The industry trade group increased its projection for Brazil's 2023 GDP growth from 1.2% in April to 2.1% in June, attributing this uptick to a strong agricultural sector. The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) suggests that Brazil's economy, the largest in Latin America, will grow 2.1% this year, spurred by ...
-
CNI diz que economia poderá crescer 2,1% este ano
O desempenho do agronegócio fez a Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) elevar a projeção de crescimento da economia neste ano. Segundo o Informe Conjuntural do 2º Trimestre, divulgado nesta quinta-feira ...