Investments

Wednesday, January 15th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Leading Chinese auto makers planning to produce vehicles in Mexico

At least three Chinese automakers are preparing to produce vehicles in Mexico or expand existing operations, the Mexican ambassador to China earlier this week, in what would be a boost to one of the Latin American country’s top export industries.
Thursday, January 9th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
Walmart confirms it is the largest retailer in Mexico; last year it opened 134 new stores

Walmart last year launched its biggest expansion in Mexico since 2013, opening 134 new stores in its top foreign market and boosting its presence by nearly five percent, the retailer said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - 09:44 UTC
Falklands' Sea Lion project reaches farm-in deal with Tel Aviv listed Navitas

Rockhopper Exploration PLC on Tuesday said it has signed a milestone farm-in deal at the Sea Lion project in the Falkland Islands. Rockhopper shares were 30% higher in early trade in London at a price of 19.44 pence each. Premier was 13% higher at 114.62p.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
Brazil: mining company agrees to compensation for 17.000 relocations in a capital city

Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem SA has agreed to a 2.7 billion reais (US$ 667 million) settlement with federal and state authorities in the northeastern state of Alagoas to cover damage caused by a salt mining project there.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:04 UTC
American Airlines reaches agreement with Boeing on the 737 MAX grounding

American Airlines on Monday became the latest carrier to reach an agreement with Boeing on compensation to cover the financial losses connected to the 737 MAX grounding, which caused thousands of flights to be canceled.
Monday, January 6th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Royal Navy to escort UK-flagged vessels through Strait of Hormuz

Britain's navy will accompany UK-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz to provide protection after the killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani by US forces.
Saturday, January 4th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
The world's safest and most punctual airlines are in the Asia-Pacific region.

Qantas Airways was named the safest airline in the world on a Top 20 list published by AirlineRatings.com, followed by Air New Zealand and Taiwan's Eva Airways. Singapore Airlines was sixth, Cathay Pacific Airways ninth and Virgin Australia Holdings 10th.
Friday, January 3rd 2020 - 09:46 UTC
Brazil's 2019 trade surplus shrinks 20%, lowest since recession year 2015

Brazil’s trade surplus shrank 20% to US$ 46.67 billion last year, official data showed on Thursday, as upwardly revised exports in recent months failed to mask a widespread slump in overseas demand for Brazilian goods over the course of 2019.
Monday, December 30th 2019 - 09:04 UTC
Russia and China collude at UN to create convention on cybercrime, alarming the West

The United Nations on Friday approved a Russian-led bid that aims to create a new convention on cybercrime, alarming rights groups and Western powers that fear a bid to restrict online freedom. The General Assembly approved the resolution sponsored by Russia and backed by China, which would set up a committee of international experts in 2020.
Monday, December 30th 2019 - 08:01 UTC
Carnival Panorama wins the “Best New Cruise Ship of 2019” Award

Carnival Panorama has won the “Best New Cruise Ship” of 2019 in the Cruise Ship Awards. The new Vista-class vessel was up against Spectrum of the Seas from Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Encore operated by NCL, Sky Princess from Princess Cruises, MSC Bellissima from MSC Cruises, Costa Smeralda operated by Costa Cruises, MSC Grandiosa from MSC Cruises and Costa Venezia which is also in the Costa Cruises fleet.