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Venezuela topped 2025 global inflation table at 475%
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» CARACAS - Inflation in Venezuela soared to 475% in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead-up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.
Latin America's stricken airlines facing long haul to recovery
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» MEXICO CITY - Latin America's beleaguered airlines will take up to three years to recover losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in the meantime desperately need government help, according to experts surveying the damage to the industry.
Growth forecast cut, Iran cases surge by 50%: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 02/03/2020
» Iran reported a 50% increase in coronavirus infections, while New York City, Brussels, Berlin and Indonesia all reported their first cases. New cases were reported in Thailand and across the US.Hard-hit South Korea saw its total climb past 4,200.
Germany quarantines 1,000, stocks tumble: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 28/02/2020
» Germany quarantined about 1,000 people, Switzerland banned big events, while Britain and Netherlands reported new cases. South Korea revealed 571 more coronavirus infections and Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, confirmed the first infection south of the Sahara desert.
Food delivery soars in South Korea on virus fears
Pulse, Published on 21/02/2020
» Consumers in South Korea are increasingly turning to contactless services as infection cases from no relevance to China surges in the country and causes panic about the danger of the mysterious new epidemic.
US, Mexico, Canada sign deal finalising trade agreement
AFP, Published on 11/12/2019
» MEXICO CITY: The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal Tuesday to finalise their new trade agreement, paving the way to ratification after more than two years of arduous negotiations.
US to hit Mexico with tariffs over 'illegal migrants'
AFP, Published on 31/05/2019
» WASHINGTON: Washington will impose a five percent tariff on all goods from Mexico starting June 10, a measure that will last until "illegal migrants" stop coming through the country into the US, President Donald Trump said Thursday.
Trump lifts steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico
AFP, Published on 18/05/2019
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday announced a deal to lift US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico that had created friction between the neighbors and blocked a new North American free trade agreement.
An unquenchable thirst for wealth
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 27/09/2018
» The prodigal son was once nearly dragged to university in the US by his parents. Teerin Tanyawattanakul now presides over Kaijae's (Soonthorntanyasap Co) 2-billion-baht-plus empire that encompasses rice, property and snacks.
Philippine stocks surge most in 32 months, SET ends higher
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 21/09/2018
» Philippine shares jumped 3.5% on Friday, the most in 32 months, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand index closed marginally higher.