By Polina Devitt and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – Following are facts about oil, gas and grains flows in Russia’s southern region of Rostov, where the capital Rostov-on-Don was sei[...]
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June 24, 2023
Brazil’s Lula calls for ‘common sense’ negotiations on EU-Mercosur trade pact
(Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged the European Union and the Mercosur to set aside arrogance and negotiate the long-awaited trade agreement between the[...]
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Pakistan changes FY2024 budget as dictated by IMF to clinch stalled funds
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan has changed its budget for the financial year starting on July 1, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday, including the latest fiscal tightening meas[...]
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Vietnam to extend VAT cut until year-end to prop up slowing economy
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese lawmakers on Saturday approved a government plan to extend a reduction in value added tax (VAT) on goods and services until the end of this year to boost domestic co[...]
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ECB’s Makhlouf undecided about rate rise beyond July
DUBLIN (Reuters) – European Central Bank governing council member Gabriel Makhlouf said on Saturday that while some colleagues already feel further interest rate rises will be needed beyond July[...]
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World Bank approves $700 million for Mexico to boost women’s economic opportunities
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The World Bank said it had approved on Friday a $700 million operation for Mexico to promote public policies to create economic opportunities and expand social security f[...]
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