Bolivian senate approves ‘gold law’ aimed at bolstering foreign reserves
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s senate early on Friday morning gave final approval to a so-called “gold law” aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign currency …
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EXCLUSIVE: Conservative Groups Urge Legislators To Stop Funding Foreign Orgs Promoting Gender Ideology, Abortion
EXCLUSIVE: Conservative Groups Urge Legislators To Stop Funding Foreign Orgs Promoting Gender Ideology, Abortion Laurel Duggan on May 4, 2023 Dozens of conservative leaders urged …
Asian equities receive biggest foreign inflows in three months
By Gaurav Dogra (Reuters) – Foreigners turned net buyers of Asian stocks in April, bolstered by rising expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will pause its …
Iran says there were no school poisonings, blames foreign ‘enemies’
(Reuters) – Iran’s intelligence ministry on Friday accused foreign “enemies” and dissidents of fomenting fears over suspected poisonings of schoolgirls, saying its investigation found no …
Foreign tourism to Portugal has best first quarter ever
LISBON (Reuters) – The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal surpassed 2.8 million from January through March, making it the best first quarter on record …
Russia should not take temporary control of foreign banks’ units -central bank
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Taking over the temporary management of foreign banks’ divisions in Russia would not be appropriate, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said on …
DeSantis, on foreign tour, hails Israel as ‘valued and trusted’ U.S. ally
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Potential U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on Thursday hailed Israel as “one of the most valued and trusted” allies of his country …
In Portugal, Brazil’s Lula tries to lure back foreign investors
By Catarina Demony and Gabriel Araujo LISBON (Reuters) – Trying to lure back wary foreign investors, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed on …
EXCLUSIVE: Texas AG Paxton Advocates Against Letting Foreign Adversaries Use Straw Buyers To Purchase State Land
EXCLUSIVE: Texas AG Paxton Advocates Against Letting Foreign Adversaries Use Straw Buyers To Purchase State Land Jennie Taer on April 22, 2023 Republican Texas Attorney …
China’s foreign minister: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China, and that it is right …
Germany’s foreign minister: Parts of China trip ‘more than shocking’
By Alexander Ratz BERLIN (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday described parts of her recent trip to China as “more than shocking” …
Israel’s foreign minister says visit to Saudi Arabia ‘on the table’
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Wednesday held out the prospect of a visit in the future to Saudi Arabia, and said …
Oman liberalises foreign marriage law in rare social reform
By Lisa Barrington DUBAI (Reuters) – Omanis no longer need state permission to marry a foreign national according to a royal decree issued this week, …
Foreign investors set sights on Turkey after elections
By Orhan Coskun and Birsen Altayli ANKARA (Reuters) – International investors are looking to increase investments in Turkey, notably in mergers and acquisitions, as they …
BRYAN LEIB And GAVIN WAX: Biden’s Botched Foreign Policy Shows Why We Need Donald Trump
BRYAN LEIB And GAVIN WAX: Biden’s Botched Foreign Policy Shows Why We Need Donald Trump Bryan Leib and Gavin Wax on April 18, 2023 When …
Saudi foreign minister visits Assad, further easing Syria’s isolation
DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Damascus on Tuesday in the most significant step yet towards …
BROOKE ROLLINS: America Needs Trump’s Foreign Policy Wisdom Now More Than Ever
BROOKE ROLLINS: America Needs Trump’s Foreign Policy Wisdom Now More Than Ever Brooke Rollins on April 15, 2023 Recently, America quietly observed a tragic anniversary: …
Asian bonds draw biggest foreign inflows in over a year
(Reuters) – Asian bonds secured their biggest monthly foreign inflows in thirteen months in March on hopes that major central banks would end their rate-hike …
Germany foreign minister embarks on post-Macron ‘damage control’ in China trip
By Riham Alkousaa, Andreas Rinke and Andrew Gray BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s foreign minister begins a visit to China on Thursday aiming to reassert a …
Brazil treasury says foreign investors pouring back into public debt
By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) – Foreign investors are returning in numbers to Brazil’s public debt market, Treasury Secretary Rogerio Ceron told …
Russians moved more FX holdings to foreign banks in 2022 -central bank
By Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russians’ foreign currency holdings at foreign banks exceeded those held at domestic ones last year, the central bank said …
‘Increasingly Under Siege’: How Interventionist Foreign Policy And A Rising China Threaten The Dollar’s Dominance
‘Increasingly Under Siege’: How Interventionist Foreign Policy And A Rising China Threaten The Dollar’s Dominance John Hugh DeMastri on April 7, 2023 Recent moves by …
Ukraine’s reserves grow to 11-year high on foreign aid – central bank
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s international reserves grew to an 11-year high of $31.9 billion at the start of April thanks to foreign aid, lower demand …
New Zealand intelligence service says foreign interference attempts ‘persistent’
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Attempts by some countries to interfere with New Zealand’s democracy, economy and civil society “are persistent”, according to New …
A Foreign Billionaire Is Fueling Dems’ Dark Money Machine: REPORT
A Foreign Billionaire Is Fueling Dems’ Dark Money Machine: REPORT Trevor Schakohl on April 4, 2023 Swiss-born billionaire Hansjorg Wyss’ organizations have donated more than $330 …
Foreign cash streaming back to China after Alibaba’s plans
By Xie Yu and Jason Xue HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Foreign investors are steadily marching into China in the wake of Alibaba’s plans to restructure, …
Biden Admin Issues Sweeping EV Tax Credit Rules, Leaving Door Open For Foreign Companies
Biden Admin Issues Sweeping EV Tax Credit Rules, Leaving Door Open For Foreign Companies John Hugh DeMastri on March 31, 2023 The U.S. Internal Revenue …
Meloni’s party looks to shield Italian language from foreign contamination
ROME (Reuters) – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party has proposed imposing fines of up to 100,000 euros ($108,750) on public and private entities which use …
Japan regional banks can weather foreign bond losses – regulatory official
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese regional lenders will be well able to weather even “large” losses on their foreign bond …
Russia forces foreign firms to pay into budget as they leave
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Foreign investors from “unfriendly” countries selling assets in Russia will be obliged to donate at least 10% of the sale price to …
Two Foreign Countries Join Forces In $10 Billion Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers
Two Foreign Countries Join Forces In $10 Billion Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers Bronson Winslow on March 22, 2023 The Bahamas joined Mexico Wednesday to …
Union Joe? Biden’s Foreign Mining Subsidy Scheme Riles Organized Labor
Union Joe? Biden’s Foreign Mining Subsidy Scheme Riles Organized Labor Mary Lou Masters on March 23, 2023 Labor unions in the U.S. are pushing back …
Hillary Clinton To Teach Foreign Policy At Columbia University
Alexa Schwerha on March 23, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will teach a course in foreign policy at Columbia …
SNB sold $24bln in foreign currencies during 2022 in intervention U-turn
ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss National Bank sold 22.3 billion Swiss francs ($23.97 billion) worth of foreign currencies interventions last year, the central bank said in …
JOSH HAMMER: Ron DeSantis’ Response To The Foreign Policy ‘Blob’ Is Pure Political Dynamite
JOSH HAMMER: Ron DeSantis’ Response To The Foreign Policy ‘Blob’ Is Pure Political Dynamite Josh Hammer on March 18, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ written …
Beijing may allow foreign financial firms to list in China – ex-finance minister
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China will encourage foreign capital to participate in its financial markets and may allow foreign-funded financial institutions to go public in the …
Vietnam plans tighter limits on stakes in banks in blow to foreign investors
By Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank is seeking to reduce the maximum stake investors can hold in Vietnamese banks, according to a …
China renews pledge for wider market access for foreign investors
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s commerce ministry said on Wednesday it will continue to push for the relaxation of market access for foreign investors, renewing efforts …
New Jersey bill seeks to ban companies of hostile foreign countries from infrastructure projects
Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced in Trenton by Assemblyman Doug Steinhardt seeks to ban companies of foreign countries hostile to America from bidding on …
GOP Legislation Would Bar ‘Foreign Bad Actors’ From Mining In US
GOP Legislation Would Bar ‘Foreign Bad Actors’ From Mining In US John Hugh DeMastri on March 14, 2023 House Republicans introduced legislation Friday that would …
Exclusive-India to discourage foreign trade settlement in Chinese yuan – sources
By Shivangi Acharya, Aftab Ahmed and Neha Arora NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India has asked banks and traders to avoid using Chinese yuan to pay …
Miners grow anxious as Canada tightens foreign investment rules
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO (Reuters) – Junior mining companies hoping to produce lithium, nickel and other green energy metals are worried that Canada’s crackdown on …
TikTok a potential target in upcoming U.S. bill to ban some foreign tech – Senator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators plan to introduce legislation this week aimed at letting the government “ban or prohibit” foreign technology products such as …
China to deepen financial reform, open to more foreign investment
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China will deepen financial reform and improve its regulatory regime to guard against risks to the economy, and further open up to …
US Intelligence Concludes Mysterious ‘Havana Syndrome’ Not Caused By Foreign Adversary
US Intelligence Concludes Mysterious ‘Havana Syndrome’ Not Caused By Foreign Adversary Micaela Burrow on March 1, 2023 U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that the mysterious “Havana …
No sign of foreign interference that threatened Canadian vote, government says
(Reuters) – Canadian investigators did not detect foreign interference in a 2021 general election that jeopardised Canada’s ability to hold a free and fair vote, …
SHOSHANA BRYEN And STEPHEN BRYEN: Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Foreign Policy Legacy
SHOSHANA BRYEN And STEPHEN BRYEN: Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Foreign Policy Legacy Shoshana Bryen and Stephen Bryen on February 27, 2023 Former President Jimmy Carter’s declining …
Foreign direct investment in Brazil posts best January in 5 years
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Foreign direct investment in Brazil reached its highest level for January in five years, according to central bank data on Friday, continuing …
Germany bids to clear the rocky path for foreign talent
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Costa Rican Alex Madrigal, a trained economist, had his visa approved in May last year in just six hours, …
Israel’s foreign minister criticizes central bank rate hike
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s foreign minister criticized the Bank of Israel for raising its benchmark interest rate again on Monday and said he supported a …