Latam Insights: IMF Approves Credit for El Salvador; Brazil Bets on BRICS Payment System
This week's Latam Insights covers the IMF's $1.4 billion credit approval for El Salvador, Brazil's push for BRICS payment systems...
Business
South Africa’s Business Sentiment Maintains Stability at Three-Year High
The RMB/BER business confidence index in South Africa holds steady at 45 in Q1 2025, its highest in three years,...
Web Summit Qatar 2025: Advancements and Insights in Fintech
The Web Summit Qatar 2025 convened over 25,000 attendees to discuss fintech trends in Doha. Led by Mark Walker from...
Thailand Removes 50M Baht Deposit Requirement for Casino Entry
Thailand has amended its Entertainment Complex Bill, removing the requirement for a 50 million baht deposit for casino entry. In...
Mozambique’s Debt Interest Costs Surge 12% in 2024
In 2024, Mozambique's debt interest expenses rose by 12% to 57.608 billion meticais (€857.4 million), compared to 49,929 million meticais...
U.S. Treasury Revokes Chevron’s Operations in Venezuela Amid Sanction Changes
The U.S. Treasury has issued a 30-day eviction notice to Chevron, cutting its operations in Venezuela due to Trump's reversal...
Economic Analysts Warn of Tariff Implications for Brazil’s Trade Landscape
Economists indicate that President Trump’s tariffs on key trading partners may eventually affect Brazil's trade, but immediate effects are minimal....
Uzbekistan’s Banking Sector Outlook Remains Stable Despite Rise in Problem Loans
In 2024, Uzbekistan's banking sector faces a rise in problem loans to 7%, yet Moody’s indicates a stable outlook due...
Orange Money Burkina Faso Enhances Mobile Payment Services with Comviva
Orange Money Burkina Faso has upgraded to Comviva's mobiquity® Pay to enhance mobile payment services. This state-of-the-art platform improves scalability,...
Potential Impact of Trump’s April 2 Tariffs on India: A $7 Billion Threat
On April 2, Trump plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries including India, potentially costing India $7 billion annually. Key...
