Economy

Thursday, October 22nd 2020 - 09:28 UTC
Colombian organizations take over the center of Bogotá to protest against government

Protesters filled a historic square in Colombia’s capital on Wednesday to demonstrate against the government’s handling of a wide range of issues including the economic fallout of the pandemic and implementation of the peace accord.
Thursday, October 22nd 2020 - 09:04 UTC
US Export-Import bank signs deal to finance US$ 1 billion in trade with Brazil

Brazil and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding to forge closer trade links, a step that could see U.S. Export-Import Bank finance up to US$1 billion of exports to and projects in the Latin American nation.
Thursday, October 22nd 2020 - 08:49 UTC
UK/EU will resume post Brexit talks on Thursday: billions of dollars in trade at stake

Britain will resume talks with the European Union on Thursday, marking a new push by the two sides to protect billions of dollars worth of trade from the beginning of next year.
Thursday, October 22nd 2020 - 08:28 UTC
Britain's record borrowing because of Covid-19; total public debt 103,5% of GDP

Britain’s government borrowing in the first half of the financial year was more than six times higher than before the COVID pandemic, official figures showed on Wednesday, taking public debt to its highest since 1960.
Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:58 UTC
Robots will replace 85 million jobs in next five years, but 97 million will be created in tech industries, WEF study

Robots will destroy 85 million jobs at mid-sized to large businesses over the next five years as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates changes in the workplace likely to exaggerate inequalities, a World Economic Forum (WEF) study has found.
Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:47 UTC
US deaths historic stats jumps 300,000 during pandemic 2020; Hispanics and blacks most affected

Nearly 300,000 more people have died in the United States in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic than would be expected based on historical trends, with at least two-thirds due to COVID-19, a government report released on Tuesday showed, adding that COVID-19 deaths likely were undercounted.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
TRIP: How is the tourism voucher scheme launched in the Falklands

Today, as part of a raft of recovery measures designed to support businesses and stimulate economic growth throughout the Falkland Islands during the global pandemic, the island’s government (FIG) is pleased to announce the launch of the Tourism Recovery Incentive Programme – or ‘TRIP’.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:49 UTC
IMF and top central bankers agree global economic recovery needs more public spending

The International Monetary Fund said more public spending will be needed to complete the economic recovery from coronavirus, joining central bankers and finance leaders who are urging governments to set aside fears about mounting debt for now.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:29 UTC
Panama offers arriving travelers Covid-19 tests in an effort to resume economic activity

Panama is the latest country to offer travelers a COVID-19 test when they arrive at its main airport, a little less than a week after resuming international flights following a seven-month suspension due to the pandemic.
Monday, October 19th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Anglican archbishops warn about Brexit as the Internal Markets Bill will be discussed in House of Lords

The UK's five Anglican archbishops have warned the government that its new Brexit bill could set a “disastrous precedent”, in a rare joint letter. The Internal Markets Bill could damage the relationship between the UK's four nations, the five, including Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, write in the Financial Times.