Investments

Thursday, July 6th 2017 - 19:16 UTC
Chinese company will exploit energy resources in Brazil

Petrobras announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to exploit energy resources in Brazil and abroad. In the statement, Petrobras said that the deal will allow the two state oil companies to benefit from each other's capacity and experience in oil and gas production.
Thursday, July 6th 2017 - 06:42 UTC
Petrobras awards pipeline inspection services contract to Fugro and its new vessel

Netherlands Fugro has been awarded a further two-year contract by Petrobras to provide comprehensive inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) and pipeline inspection services in Brazil.
Wednesday, July 5th 2017 - 07:30 UTC
Britain's growth prospects downgraded because of “newly created uncertainty”

Economists have downgraded Britain’s growth prospects in the wake of political uncertainty following the general election and as a prolonged Brexit drag on business investment looms. New forecasts by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) show that the UK economy will grow by just 1.3% in 2017, a substantial downward revision from an earlier forecast of 1.7%.
Thursday, June 29th 2017 - 21:36 UTC
Chile Day 2017 speech by Sir Alan Duncan

Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan spoke of the strength of the UK-Chile relationship, our historical ties and common values. Chile Day's objective include strengthening ties between the City of London and representatives from Chilean capital markets
Wednesday, June 28th 2017 - 02:57 UTC
Macri and Bachelet meet in Santiago to discuss trade and also Venezuela

Presidents Mauricio Macri of Argentina and Michelle Bachelet of Chile met Tuesday at the Palacio de la Moneda in Santiago to discuss bilateral ties and a trade agreement between the two countries.
Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 16:06 UTC
Ambassador Kent: “Bilateral ties improving but Falkland islanders will define their own future”

The British ambassador to Argentina, Mark Kent, underlined the United Kingdom's intentions to “improve” bilateral relations and admitted a meeting between President Mauricio Macri and Prime Minister Theresa May within the framework of the G20 was possible. However, he made it clear that with regards to the Falkland Islands question “the islanders have the right to define their own future.”
Sunday, June 18th 2017 - 10:52 UTC
Falkland Islands: New terminal in 2½ years

THE air terminal at Mount Pleasant is likely to be subject to civilianisation in approximately nine months, and be rebuilt, or extended or refurbished in two and a half years, stated the Chief Executive Barry Rowland at the public meeting on Monday.
Saturday, June 17th 2017 - 12:41 UTC
Argentina joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

In need of further international financial assistance and under pressure after settling a debt crisis, President Mauricio Macri's administration makes yet another move to seek renewed channels for funding.
Tuesday, June 13th 2017 - 18:38 UTC
Macri hosts Portuguese PM in BA to boost bilateral ties

Antonio Costa arrived in the Argentine capital on Monday to launch a Federal Mining Plan and take part in a business forum at the Foreign Ministry, among other activities.
Monday, June 12th 2017 - 01:46 UTC
The “robot revolution”, angry men, and Great Depression unemployment

By Gwynne Dyer
Wittenberg is the German city where Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door 500 years ago and launched the Protestant Reformation. To mark the anniversary, the local Protestant authorities have installed a robot called BlessU-2 to deliver blessings in five languages.