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Trump’s ultra-low tax bills are what happens when government tries to make policy through the tax code

Trump’s ultra-low tax bills are what happens when government tries to make policy through the tax code

People tend to have one of two reactions to the revelation that President Donald Trump has paid little to no taxes in recent years: He’s either an amoral tax cheat or he’s smart. To me,…

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Success Stories and Leadership from Europe’s Digital Innovation Hubs

Success Stories and Leadership from Europe’s Digital Innovation Hubs

Event report On 26 October, representatives from Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs), regions, and businesses came together to share successful models, best practices, and insights about the future of Europe’s hubs Participants agreed that DIHs, driven…

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La plateforme Kasha veut renforcer sa présence au Kenya et au Rwanda grâce à l’appui financier de Swedfund

La plateforme Kasha veut renforcer sa présence au Kenya et au Rwanda grâce à l’appui financier de Swedfund

(Agence Ecofin) – La société d’e-commerce de produits de santé pour femmes, Kasha Global, s’est associée à l’institution financière suédoise Swedfund pour développer son activité au Kenya et au Rwanda. Kasha Global, une plateforme de…

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9Mobile se lance dans le cloud computing en partenariat avec ICIT Solutions Limited

9Mobile se lance dans le cloud computing en partenariat avec ICIT Solutions Limited

(Agence Ecofin) – Le nigérian 9Mobile offre du cloud computing. La société télécoms, via une coentreprise avec ICIT Solutions Limited, veut profiter de la demande croissante dans ce segment d’activité, induit par la Covid-19, pour encaisser…

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Zeta regains hurricane strength, set for Louisiana landfall By Reuters

Zeta regains hurricane strength, set for Louisiana landfall By Reuters

© Reuters. Residents prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Zeta in New Orleans (Reuters) – Zeta has strengthened again into a hurricane and is expected to make landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon, the…

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Exxon, Japan’s JERA to build LNG-to-power project in Vietnam By Reuters

Exxon, Japan’s JERA to build LNG-to-power project in Vietnam By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. The logo of JERA Co., Inc., the world’s biggest LNG buyer, is displayed at the company office in Tokyo 2/2 SINGAPORE/TOKYO (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp (N:) and Japan’s biggest power generator,…

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Restrictions in trade to contain COVID-19 have been devastating for Africa’s urban poor

Restrictions in trade to contain COVID-19 have been devastating for Africa’s urban poor

Trade routes have been significantly disrupted this year in efforts to contain COVID-19. The effects of this are already showing: global growth is set to contract by 4.9% and growth in sub-Saharan Africa will contract…

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Will I or won’t I? Scientists still haven’t figured out free will, but they’re having fun trying

Will I or won’t I? Scientists still haven’t figured out free will, but they’re having fun trying

Social media algorithms, artificial intelligence, and our own genetics are among the factors influencing us beyond our awareness. This raises an ancient question: do we have control over our own lives? This article is part…

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IMF Pakistan / Brexit / US Shutdown

IMF Pakistan / Brexit / US Shutdown

The IMF remains in discussions with Pakistan after that country formally requested financing assistance late last year, spokesman Gerry Rice told reporters Thursday (January 17) in Washington.   Pakistan’s Finance Minister Asad Umar had suggested…

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Les Etats africains contribuent le plus à la riposte anti-covid-19 sur le continent avec 44,6 milliards $ dépensés

Les Etats africains contribuent le plus à la riposte anti-covid-19 sur le continent avec 44,6 milliards $ dépensés

(Agence Ecofin) – Les pays africains ont dépensé 44,6 milliards $ de leur budget pour répondre à la covid-19. Cela en fait les premiers contributeurs à la crise sanitaire sur le continent où pourtant, l’appui des…

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