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Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more...
EU bars Chinese firms from major state medical equipment contracts
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Union on Friday banned Chinese firms from government medical device purchases worth more than...
Europe’s lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash
Paris (AFP) - Europe's ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, especially...
Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates
Tokyo (AFP) - The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as...
Brazil says free of bird flu, will resume poultry exports
Brasília (AFP) - Brazil said Wednesday it was free of bird flu, paving the way for it to resume chicken...
Shortages hit Nigeria’s drive towards natural gas-fuelled cars
Abuja (AFP) - Motorists in Nigerian cities are spending hours, or even days, queuing for natural gas to power their...
Swiss central bank cuts interest rates to zero percent
Zurich (AFP) - The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates to zero percent on Thursday as inflation cools and the...
Nippon Steel closes US Steel acquisition under strict conditions
New York (AFP) - Nippon Steel completed its multi-billion-dollar acquisition of US Steel on Wednesday, granting rare veto-like power over...
Bolivia risks debt default without new funding: president to AFP
La Paz (AFP) - Bolivia, battling an economic crisis that has plunged it into social unrest, risks defaulting on its...
Brazil says free of bird flu, will resume poultry exports
Brasília (AFP) - Brazil said Wednesday it was free of bird flu, paving the way for it to resume chicken...
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