Stories for September 2020

Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 08:36 UTC
China factory activity steady recovery in September, but textiles remain with insufficient demand

Factory activity in China improved slightly in September, according to official data published on Wednesday, showing a small rebound in the economy ahead of the week-long National Day public holiday.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
EU and Britain on collision course following approval of UK bill on internal market after Brexit

British lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the UK's internal market after Brexit, defying a looming EU ultimatum as the two sides entered a final week of tense talks. Despite deep disquiet even from some members of the ruling Conservatives, the House of Commons passed the bill by 340 votes to 256.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Brazilian farmers' lobbies divided over EU complaints of Amazon deforestation

Brazil's biggest lobby group for soy farmers Aprosoja has broken ties with the Brazil Agribusiness Association (Abag) over its support for an initiative calling on the Brazilian government to rein in soaring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Chile announced US$ 2 billion package to help recover and create new jobs

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday the launch of US$ 2 billion in subsidies aimed at creating new jobs or recovering those lost during months of lockdown aimed at stemming the coronavirus pandemic in the globe’s top copper producer.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Some 270 Chinese jiggers catching giant squid in Peruvian EEZ; Navy monitoring the fleet

Peru’s Navy was carefully watching a fleet of around 250 Chinese fishing vessels that had sailed just outside the Andean country’s waters, angering the domestic fishing industry and sparking a Twitter war between Washington and Beijing.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:19 UTC
Peru will attempt gradual reopening of economy in October

Peru will push forward with a gradual reopening of its economy in October, allowing international flights to countries in the region and more people into its restaurants and stores, the government announced, provided coronavirus cases continue to fall.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:18 UTC
Argentine cereal and oilseed exports stopped by grain inspectors' strike

The labor union representing Argentine grains port workers said it would stage a 24-hour walk-off from midnight after failing to strike a deal on a collective work agreement with the business chamber that represents private port owners.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
China suspends fish imports from Brazilian company because of Covid-19 in the packaging

China will stop accepting import orders from a Brazilian fish processing company for a week because the packaging has testes positive for coronavirus. Beginning on Sunday Monteiro Indústria de Pescados Ltda., was blacklisted by Chinese customs, a decision that was confirmed by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
First Trump/Biden presidential debate Tuesday evening in Cleveland

Cleveland on Tuesday will see US President Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden go head to head for the first time on the same stage amid a bitterly acrimonious campaign in a dangerously divided United States.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Gibraltar warns of potential perfect storm with Brexit and COVID-19

Gibraltar Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Joseph Garcia has said that the combination of leaving the European Union and the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential makings of a perfect storm, the consequences of which will be felt for years to come.