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...
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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...
Concerns Over Proposed VAT Increase Impact on South Africa’s Consumer Spending
The CEO of Shoprite expressed concerns over a proposed VAT increase in South Africa, which could derail the recovery in...
IMF Recommends Targeted Social Interventions to Address Nigeria’s Economic Challenges
The IMF has recognized Nigeria's economic challenges and recommended targeted social interventions to address issues such as the rising cost...
Asian Stocks Rise on Anticipation of China’s Economic Stimulus
Asian markets surged as investors responded positively to China's economic goals aimed at alleviating trade war impacts. The previous day...
