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Spain’s DIA Seeks Buyer for Its 1,000-Store Argentina Chain

Spain's DIA is seeking a buyer for its 1,000-plus-store Argentine business, hiring Santander to lead the process. The post Spain’s DIA Seeks Buyer for Its 1,000-Store Argentina Chain appeared first on The Rio Times .

HDF Energy Jamaica Plans 160MW Solar-Hydrogen Project

France's HDF Energy secured land in Jamaica for a 160MW-plus solar plant with hydrogen and battery storage. The post HDF Energy Jamaica Plans 160MW Solar-Hydrogen Project appeared first on The Rio Times .

Mozambique: Government Has Rejected Proposals Aimed At Increasing the Cost of Living - Chapo

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo claims that his government has rejected proposals from international partners that aimed at increasing the cost of living in the country.

Chinese robot maker AgiBot starts Hong Kong IPO process, Securities Times reports

Vesta Rides Nearshoring to a Stronger Second Quarter

Vesta grew second-quarter revenue about 16.7% with 91.7% occupancy, as nearshoring keeps filling its Mexican warehouses. The post Vesta Rides Nearshoring to a Stronger Second Quarter appeared first on The Rio Times .

Villar: Landmark AFASA law now delivering results in fight vs scammers

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark Villar, Principal Author of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), welcomed the law’s latest gains, saying it is now producing concrete results in the country’s fight against online financial…

US Giant Greystar Buys Chile Rental Firm in $X Deal

Greystar acquired 100% of Chile's Lar Group, which manages 12 Santiago rental buildings, deepening its build-to-rent push. The post US Giant Greystar Buys Chile Rental Firm in $X Deal appeared first on The Rio Times .

Porto Sul Wins R$6.59 Billion to Unlock a Bahia Export Corridor

Porto Sul won R$6.59 billion (US$1.3 billion) in state financing, unlocking the FIOL railway and Bamin's iron-ore corridor. The post Porto Sul Wins R$6.59 Billion to Unlock a Bahia Export Corridor appeared first on The Rio Times .

Guyana’s Non-Exxon Bet: Orinduik Licence Decision Looms

Eco Atlantic and Navitas expect a new Orinduik block licence in Guyana by Q3 2026, a rare non-Exxon play next to Stabroek. The post Guyana’s Non-Exxon Bet: Orinduik Licence Decision Looms appeared first on The Rio Times .

Watch: Are Trump's tariffs delivering on his objectives?

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

Russia-China trade to reach another record despite Western actions — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister said that trade turnover between both countries increased by another 25% in the first half of this year

China is winning the war in the Middle East, and gold and the dollar will start to feel it, strategist says

China’s resilience in the face of the U.S.-Iranian conflict has one strategist saying that gold will be the big winner and the U.S. dollar the loser from the revolution in the world order.