German business confidence fell in September
The Munich Economic Research Institute (Ifo) reported that German business confidence fell in September due to the manufacturing industry. The indicator was tempered this month, reduced by problems in...
UNHCR warns about impact of pandemic on migrants
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on displaced and stateless people, and requested support from the international community. In...
Argentina favors more financing to fight climate crisis
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez called for more financing to fight the climate crisis, and pointed to the possibility of eliminating surcharges and extending debt payment terms. In his speech...
Spanish chain ROC prepares hotels in Cuba to resume operations
The Spanish hotel chain Roc Hotels and the Cuban group Gran Caribe announced the resumption of operations at two of their hotels in Cuba, where borders will be reopened on November 15
Cuba reinforces Covid-19 control ahead of tourism reopening
Cuba is currently reinforcing the hygienic-sanitary protocols for the care of international travelers who will arrive in the country as of November 15, after the decision to open the borders and restart...
OECD recommends Europe reform tax rules
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recommended the European Union (EU) to re-evaluate fiscal rules to better guarantee sustainability of public finances and to enhance budgetary policies. In an economic...
LatAm faces insufficient labor market recovery
In the first quarter of 2021, about 76% of Latin American independent workers and just over a third of wage earners were in the informal sector, the International Labor Organization (ILO) reported...
Putin highlights that Russia’s economy is back on track
Russia's economic life is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and returning to its usual course, President Vladimir Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum, in the city of Vladivostok.
External sales of intermediate goods keep profits in the world
Global intermediate goods (IG) exports, such as parts and components, grew 20% year-on-year in Q1 2021, reported the World Trade Organization (WTO). According to a new WTO quarterly report...
China gathers opinions on stock market opening in Beijing
China began consulting citizens on the opening of a stock exchange in Beijing, to serve as a base for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dedicated to innovation. The Securities...
