Aleksej Besciokov, Garantex Operator, Arrested in India for Money Laundering
Aleksej Besciokov, an operator of the sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, was arrested in India for money laundering conspired activities....
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South Africa’s Revised Budget Proposes Smaller VAT Hike Amid Coalition Tensions
South Africa's National Treasury proposed a smaller VAT hike to address coalition government disputes, suggesting a 0.5 percentage-point increase. The...
Mexico Delays Tariff Retaliation Amid Ongoing U.S. Negotiations
Mexico is postponing its retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as discussions are ongoing to avoid further...
Epcoro Sets Ambitious Goal of $1 Billion in Gold Purchases for 2023
Epcoro, Bolivia's state gold trader, aims for $1 billion in purchases this year to enhance central bank reserves. The firm...
Culinary Excellence at Merito: A Fusion of Peruvian and Venezuelan Flavors
Merito in Lima, Peru, is led by Chef Juan Luis Martinez, who skillfully combines Peruvian and Venezuelan cuisines. Signature dishes...
Finance Minister Rejects Taxpayer Bailout for Bank of Ghana
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson rejects using taxpayer funds to support the Bank of Ghana’s ¢60 billion deficit. He...
Bolivia’s YPFB to Utilize Cryptocurrency for Energy Imports Amid Dollar Shortage
Bolivia's YPFB is set to transact in cryptocurrency for energy imports due to dollar shortages. This shift is happening amid...
IMF Advocates for Unified Reforms to Stimulate Lebanon’s Economic Recovery
The IMF has urged Lebanon to enact a unified financial reform programme to enhance economic recovery and regain investor confidence....
Brazil Introduces Payroll-Deductible Loans for Private-Sector Workers
Brazil has announced new rules to expand payroll-deductible loans for private-sector workers through a digital work card app. This initiative...
Minister Forson Denies Taxpayer Funding for Bank of Ghana Bailout
Dr. Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, stated that Ghana will not utilize taxpayer money for a GH¢53 billion bailout of...
