Category: BLOOM

Nov 23

Mexico Looks Past Trump Threats With $2.7 Billion Port Expansion

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Mexico is looking beyond the incoming Trump administration’s threats of tariffs, betting on a bright future for global merchandise trade no matter what actions its northern neighbor and biggest trading partner takes. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Alex Vasquez Published Nov 23, 2024  •  4 minute read Captain Luis […]
Nov 19

Why Being Climate ‘Positive’ Is the Buzzy New Goal of Green Building

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Architects and developers are reaching beyond net zero, designing structures they hope do more good for the environment than bad. But determining whether that’s true is far from easy. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Olivia Rudgard Published Nov 19, 2024  •  7 minute read Article content (Bloomberg) — The three […]
Nov 18

Trafigura Paid Bribes Via ‘Mr. Non-Compliant,’ Swiss Prosecutors Say

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Trafigura Group was accused by Swiss prosecutors of channeling bribes to an Angolan official through a network of former employees, including one nicknamed “Mr. Non-Compliant” by the company’s late founder. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Hugo Miller, Jack Farchy and Archie Hunter Published Nov 18, 2024  •  6 minute […]
Nov 18

Brazil Makes Progress on Plan to Import Argentine Natural Gas

Article content (Bloomberg) — Brazil is moving forward with plans to import natural gas from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation in a sign that bilateral business deals can overcome a complicated political relationship.  Brazil’s energy ministry signed a memorandum of understanding with Argentina on Monday to identify necessary infrastructure to increase natural gas supplies, Brazil’s ministry […]
Nov 18

Zambia, Zimbabwe Face Wake-Up Call After Kariba Dam Water Levels Plunge, Minister Says

Article content (Bloomberg) — A plunge in water levels at the world’s largest man-made reservoir, which has left Zambia and Zimbabwe without power for hours, shows why they need to diversify their energy sources, according to a top official.   “The over-dependence on hydropower has exposed the vulnerability of the energy mix,” Zambia’s Energy Minister […]
Nov 17

Turkey Closed Skies to Israel President Who Skipped COP29 Summit

Article content (Bloomberg) — Turkey denied permission for Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s plane to fly through its airspace to Azerbaijan to attend the COP29 climate summit, which he skipped, according to a person familiar with the situation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration closed the shortest and safest route for Herzog to travel to the […]