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Montevideo, May 9th 2024 - 22:19 UTC

Stories for October 2nd 2019

  • Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 08:33 UTC

    Bolsonaro will attend the enthronement of Japanese emperor Narushito

    After Japan, Bolsonaro will make official visits to China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he will attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito scheduled for Oct 22 as part of a tour of Asia and the Middle East.

  • Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 08:27 UTC

    Bolsonaro signs decree expanding soft financing for farmers

    Measures include the creation of a “fraternal” fund that will provide an estimated 5 billion reais (US$ 1.20 billion) in additional credit for the sector

    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday signed a decree with a variety of measures to expand financing for farmers. The measures include the creation of a “fraternal” fund that will provide an estimated 5 billion reais (US$ 1.20 billion) in additional credit for the sector, according to Rogerio Miranda, the Economy Ministry's deputy secretary for agriculture policy.

  • Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 08:18 UTC

    The Rugby World Cup fuels a boom in Japan's tourism

    The highest peak is on the day before the opening ceremony

    A new study has revealed that the Rugby World Cup, (RWC) has fuelled a boom in Japan's tourism from the competing nations. During the period from 12th September to 6th November, which covers the tournament dates and a few days either side, flight bookings to Japan from the competing nations are currently 38.1% ahead of where they were, during the equivalent period last year.

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