Economy

Wednesday, November 17th 2021 - 08:58 UTC
“Tobacco industry used Covid-19 pandemic to build influence with governments”, WHO report

The fourth WHO global tobacco trends report release shows that there are 1.30 billion tobacco users globally compared to 1.32 billion in 2015. This number is expected to drop to 1.27 billion by 2025. Sixty countries are now on track to achieving the voluntary global target of a 30% reduction in tobacco use between 2010 and 2025: two years ago only 32 countries were on track.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
US dollar does not soar as expected following Argentina's elections results

Contrary to expectations, the unofficial exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar remained somewhat stable Monday following the ruling party's overall loss at Sunday's mid-term elections.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Xi Jinping, Biden hold virtual summit at last

US President Joseph Biden and his Chinese colleague Xi Jinping Monday held a virtual Summit during which they discussed world and bilateral issues.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 08:51 UTC
Bolsonaro tells Dubai Forum opportunities are awaiting in Brazil

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Monday told potential investors at Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates about the opportunities awaiting in his country.
Monday, November 15th 2021 - 09:59 UTC
Argentina’s ruling party loses Congress majority

Preliminary but seemingly conclusive results from Argentina's mid-term elections Sunday showed the ruling party of President Alberto Fernández and Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner would be losing its majority in Congress after 38 years.
Monday, November 15th 2021 - 09:46 UTC
Mixed feelings after Glasgow's COP26 final document

One day after closing the UN's COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted one historical fact: coal has been sentenced to death as a source of energy over time.
Monday, November 15th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Bolivian protests to continue until Law 1386 is repealed, protesters warn

Bolivian protesters have warned their ongoing indefinite strike declared by the Pro Santa Cruz Committee will not be lifted until the Plurinational Legislative Assembly (Congress) repeals Law 1386 on the Strategy to Fight the Legitimization of Illicit Profits.
Saturday, November 13th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Cruise season starts in Buenos Aires with arrival of first ship

Buenos Aires' cruise season has kicked off with the arrival at the Argentine capital's river port of the US-flagged World Navigator carrying some 100 passengers from Europe, the United States and Canada.
Friday, November 12th 2021 - 09:54 UTC
The Government has heard the voice of the people, Argentine President says

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Thursday assured his Government had listened to the demands of the people after the Mandatory, Simultaneous and Open Primary (PASO) elections in September and taken the necessary steps to deserve the popular support Sunday.
Friday, November 12th 2021 - 09:08 UTC
Xi, Biden to hold virtual Summit next Monday

The Presidents of China, Xi Jinping, and of the United States, Joseph Biden, are to hold a virtual Summit this coming Monday to discuss bilateral issues, particularly the case of Taiwan, an independent country still considered a rogue province by the Asian giant.