Weather Challenges Propel Commodity Prices in Cocoa and Coffee Markets
Weather-induced challenges in West Africa and Vietnam are driving up cocoa and coffee prices, with cocoa futures increasing by 3.8%...
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Pakistan IT Experts Urge Rapid 5G Rollout to Mitigate Internet Disruptions
Pakistan's IT sector calls for swift 5G deployment to address slow Internet speeds, following extensive Internet disruptions affecting millions. Experts...
Pakistan Leads the World in Economic Losses from Internet Shutdowns 2024
Pakistan has the highest financial losses from internet shutdowns, totaling $1.62 billion in 2024. The report states that deliberate shutdowns...
Elon Musk Awaits Government Approval for Starlink Launch in Pakistan
Elon Musk confirmed that Starlink has applied for approval to launch internet services in Pakistan, stating they are awaiting government...
Chile Moves Towards Bitcoin Integration with Proposed Strategic Reserve
Chilean legislators are working to form a bitcoin committee in Congress to facilitate the introduction of a strategic bitcoin reserve...
Peru Seeks Increased Investment in Infrastructure to Address Growing Demand
Peru is facing an increasing demand for enhanced infrastructure, driven by a significant investment deficit estimated at US$100 billion to...
Philippines and Chile Set to Begin Free Trade Agreement Negotiations in March
The Philippines and Chile will begin the first round of FTA negotiations in March, following an announcement made last December....
Grenada Introduces New Pension Scheme for Civil Servants
Grenada's government proposes a new pension scheme for civil servants through the Public Sector Employees (Pension Fund) Bill. This initiative...
Nigeria’s Tinubu Launches National Credit Guarantee Company for Economic Growth
President Bola Tinubu announces the formation of the National Credit Guarantee Company to enhance credit access, especially for women and...
El Salvador’s Unyielding Bitcoin Policy in Light of IMF Agreement
El Salvador continues to assert its commitment to Bitcoin adoption despite a recent IMF agreement. The government has not halted...
