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India's Gen Z forced Modi to listen, respond and act — exposing chinks in the ruling party's armor

In a rare occurrence, Modi's government was forced to concede demands of Gen Z protesters, underscoring their rising influence in the country's polity.

France’s Lescure Warns of Economic Shock for Region Hit by Fires

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said wildfires in the southwest are a major economic setback for the region as businesses and tourists were forced to evacuate.

Foreign Money Returns to Brazil’s Stock Market After Two Months of Outflows

Foreign investors returned to Brazil's B3 in July after two months of outflows, buying a net R$4.2 billion. The post Foreign Money Returns to Brazil’s Stock Market After Two Months of Outflows appeared first on The Rio Times .

Google’s new Atlantic cable is another vote of confidence in Portugal

Portugal has received another major endorsement from one of the world’s biggest technology companies after Google completed the connection of its new transatlantic submarine cable, Nuvem, between the United States The post Google’s new…

Shell Brasil Warns Brazil Must Auction More and Regulate Less to Grow Oil Reserves

Shell Brasil warns Brazil must auction more acreage and cut licensing red tape to keep oil output growing. The post Shell Brasil Warns Brazil Must Auction More and Regulate Less to Grow Oil Reserves appeared first on The Rio Times .

End of Brazil’s Small-Import Tax Sends Parcel Orders Surging 118%

International parcels into Brazil surged 118% in June after the small-import tax was scrapped. The post End of Brazil’s Small-Import Tax Sends Parcel Orders Surging 118% appeared first on The Rio Times .

EU not to impose sanctions on Russian sable fur at request of Rome, Athens — portal

The decision stems from Russia’s dominant position in the global sable market, which has left European manufacturers with virtually no alternative suppliers

Malaysia’s 10% US tariff beats regional rivals, but for how long?

Malaysia has won a small victory in Washington’s tariff wars, securing a 10 per cent rate that leaves it better placed than four of its Southeast Asian neighbours in the scramble for US orders. Economists warn the narrow advantage may…

Brazil’s ETF Market Nearly Triples to About US$21 Billion in Assets

Brazil's ETF market has nearly tripled in two years to about US$21 billion, led by fixed-income funds. The post Brazil’s ETF Market Nearly Triples to About US$21 Billion in Assets appeared first on The Rio Times .

SoftBank Said Near Deal for Blackstone’s Japan Payments Firm

SoftBank Corp. is getting closer to acquiring SP.LINKS Inc. after securing preferred bidder status for Blackstone Inc.’s payments service provider, people familiar with the matter said.

Port of Rotterdam Takes a Hands-On Role Managing Brazil’s Pecém

The Port of Rotterdam is deepening its operational role at Brazil's Pecém, with a green corridor to Germany. The post Port of Rotterdam Takes a Hands-On Role Managing Brazil’s Pecém appeared first on The Rio Times .

Oil prices drop after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend