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China upbeat on trade talks with U.S., says both ‘seek common ground’ By Reuters

China upbeat on trade talks with U.S., says both ‘seek common ground’ By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside a company building in Shanghai, China April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song//File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) -China hailed on Thursday the resumption of “normal discussions” with the…

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After sharp weekly gains, oil prices slip as coronavirus gloom persists By Reuters

After sharp weekly gains, oil prices slip as coronavirus gloom persists By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A maze of crude oil pipes and valves is pictured during a tour by the Department of Energy at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas, U.S. June 9, 2016. REUTERS/Richard…

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Ireland wants to be world’s leader – but could crush small businesses

Ireland wants to be world’s leader – but could crush small businesses

COVID-19 has brought the living wage debate back into focus, particularly since many essential workers are the lowest paid in society. Numerous major companies such as Ikea and Unilever now pay a living wage, as…

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court case highlights just how complex it is to forecast a volcanic eruption

court case highlights just how complex it is to forecast a volcanic eruption

While today’s pre-trial hearing over the Whakaari White Island tragedy revealed most of the 13 parties charged have yet to enter pleas, there is no disputing the basic facts. The December 9 2019 eruption struck…

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Au Togo, la fintech Semoa lance sa solution de retrait mobile money sur les distributeurs d’Ecobank

Au Togo, la fintech Semoa lance sa solution de retrait mobile money sur les distributeurs d’Ecobank

(Agence Ecofin) – Si l’année 2020, rythmée par la covid-19 a accéléré la digitalisation des services des banques, celles-ci continuent d’explorer les niches pour étoffer leur offre digitale. C’est le cas d’Ecobank-Togo qui accepte désormais…

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Un DG camerounais porté à la tête de la filiale locale du vietnamien Viettel, une première

Un DG camerounais porté à la tête de la filiale locale du vietnamien Viettel, une première

(Agence Ecofin) – Depuis 2018, une bataille pour le contrôle de l’opérateur télécoms camerounais Nexttel oppose sa maison mère Viettel au milliardaire camerounais Baba Danpullo. Jusque-là, la société a toujours eu à sa tête un…

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‘We can’t do it alone’ By Reuters

‘We can’t do it alone’ By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Dash, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin are seen in this illustration picture taken June 2, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo 2/2 By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The…

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Biden proposes 15% corporate minimum tax, $1 trillion new infrastructure spending By Reuters

Biden proposes 15% corporate minimum tax, $1 trillion new infrastructure spending By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the administration’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building’s South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 2,…

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what it takes to make them safer

what it takes to make them safer

Around the world, food systems and supply chains come in different shapes and sizes. And so too do food safety problems and their solutions. In high-income countries, food supply chains are long and complex but…

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Ata Capital désormais détenteur de 33,3 % du sud-africain Acrux Sorting Technology

Ata Capital désormais détenteur de 33,3 % du sud-africain Acrux Sorting Technology

(Agence Ecofin) – Pour sa première opération d’investissement sous l’ère de sa nouvelle CEO, Ata Capital a ciblé une entreprise du secteur minier pour une prise de participation. Mamedupi Matsipa est arrivée à la tête…

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