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Africa weighs China’s zero-tariff policy as trade opportunities grow

China’s extension of zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries could boost exports from the continent, but analysts…

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Brazil Pushes Investment and Critical Minerals Agenda at G7 Talks

Brazil is using this week’s G7 meetings in Paris to position itself as a strategic destination for foreign investment a…

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Brazilians’ Income Rises Across All States Under Lula Government

Average household income per capita increased across all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District in 2025, reinforc…

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Rwanda and Botswana Seal Six Key Deals to Boost Trade and Travel

Rwanda and Botswana signed six bilateral agreements on Thursday, including a visa-free travel arrangement, as Rwandan P…

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Europe’s Airlines Face Mounting Fuel Pressure

Rising jet fuel prices and continued instability in the Middle East are placing fresh pressure on European airlines, wi…

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Gauteng, Africa’s Economic Hub, Hit by Fuel Hike

As global tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies, countries across Africa are once again feeling the squeeze from ri…

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Brazil will not create state company but will require local processing of critical minerals

Policy focuses on domestic industrialization and added value, minister says

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China Tariff Shift Reshapes Egypt Citrus Exports

On Friday, China expanded its zero-tariff policy to cover all 53 African nations that maintain diplomatic ties with Bei…

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High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus

It takes time for the global oil market to return to normal prices amid the Iran war and the Hormuz blockade. For the s…