Stories for November 12th 2020

Thursday, November 12th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Vaccines trials in Chile and the UK’s role to tackle the pandemic

On 11 November 2020 Chile’s Deputy Minister for International Economic Relations, Under-Secretary Rodrigo Yáñez and the UK’s Minister for the Americas, Wendy Morton MP hosted the virtual seminar “Access to Vaccines – Finance, Delivery and Distribution in Latin America and the Caribbean” bringing together policymakers and scientific experts from across the region and the world to discuss the urgent work of ensuring equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines.
Thursday, November 12th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
IMF chief addresses Biden proposing a “greener, smarter and fairer” global economy

The election of Joe Biden as US president gives the International Monetary Fund (IMF) a chance to reset its relationship with its largest shareholder and make green initiatives a bigger part of its global economic recovery plan.
Thursday, November 12th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
Stoppages in Argentine grain ports stalls loading

The loading of five cargo ships in different grains ports in Argentina has been stalled for days due to strikes by port workers, the labour union representing the employees and an industry source said on Wednesday.

Vaccines trials in Chile and the UK’s role to tackle the pandemic