Crime Costs Chile $8 Billion a Year as Violence Chokes Economic Growth
Chile loses $8.2 billion annually to rising crime. Local businesses like La Piojera are closing earlier due to violence. Murder...
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Brazil Power Regulator Warns of Potential Shutdown Due to Budget Cuts
Brazil's power regulator warns of imminent power shutdowns due to budget cuts. Eletrobras actively pursuing BTG for potential Eletronuclear stake...
Comoros Economic Update: An Ocean of Opportunities – Blue Economy as a Driver of Sustainable Growth
Comoros' economy is recovering with a projected growth of 3.4% in 2024, yet it continues to face issues of poverty...
Inside Central Bank’s High-Stakes Battle for Stability
Nigeria is experiencing an economic transformation initiated by the Central Bank under Governor Olayemi Cardoso. His tenure marks a shift...
IMF Urges Chile to Implement Reforms to Stimulate Economic Growth
The IMF recommends that Chile adopt structural reforms to address its economic slowdown, focusing on investment efficiency, labor participation, and...
Colombian Waste Pickers Inundate Iconic Bogota Square With Plastic Bottles To Protest Falling Wages
Dozens of Colombian waste pickers gathered at Bogota’s Bolivar Square, bringing 15 tons of recyclable goods to protest falling wages...
Tanzania’s Private Sector Voices Concerns Over Proposed Fiscal Measures in 2025/26 Budget
Tanzania's private sector expresses alarm over proposed fiscal measures in the 2025/26 budget, particularly a 10% withholding tax on retained...
Lebanon’s Economic Monitor: Projected Growth Amidst Ongoing Challenges
Amidst political fragility and economic challenges, Lebanon's real GDP growth is projected at 4.7% in 2025. The World Bank's Lebanon...
Asia-Pacific Markets Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await China Data, Monitor Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open mixed, with investors keenly awaiting China's economic data and monitoring rising tensions between Israel...
Borno Tops List of Most Expensive States to Live in Nigeria, NBS Data Shows
Borno State has emerged as Nigeria's most expensive state to live in, according to the latest report from the NBS,...
