Category: PMN Business

Nov 5

Uruguay President Overhauls Cabinet Amid Passport Scandal

Article content (Bloomberg) — Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou on Saturday reshuffled his cabinet amid accusations that members of his government tried to obstruct an investigation into a passport issued to an alleged drug trafficker. The president accepted the resignation of the senior leadership of the foreign relations and interior ministries but denied the country […]
Nov 4

China’s Fight Against Deflation May Be Far From Over

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business China’s deflationary pressures just aren’t going away, underscoring the fragility of the economic recovery as 2023 enters the home stretch. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Bloomberg News Published Nov 04, 2023  •  7 minute read Join the conversation e(guv06)cx]15idjhw1(e]b4_media_dl_1.png Sources: Central banks, Bloomber Article content (Bloomberg) — China’s deflationary […]
Nov 4

Australian premier to protest blogger’s vague detention conditions while meeting Chinese president

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Rod Mcguirk Published Nov 04, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Saturday he would protest a lack of transparency in China’s treatment of a detained Australian democracy blogger when meeting […]
Nov 4

Germany’s Next Election Campaign Is Already Getting Started

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Germany’s next election isn’t due until 2025 but campaigning is already up and running and Robert Habeck has seized the early initiative. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Kamil Kowalcze Published Nov 04, 2023  •  4 minute read Join the conversation j9zrkzmo7fjyfpz}s]hcwz04_media_dl_1.png Source: INSA Article content (Bloomberg) — Germany’s next […]
Nov 4

Lack of affordable housing in Los Angeles’ Venice Beach neighborhood inspires activism and art

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Christopher Weber Published Nov 04, 2023  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Article content LOS ANGELES (AP) — As more and more of her friends and neighbors found themselves priced out of rental units in Venice Beach, Judy Branfman began photographing the […]
Nov 4

Singapore May Review Past Takeovers on National Security Grounds

Article content (Bloomberg) — Singapore’s government will get powers to block takeovers of key entities, including those that act against national security interests and change ownership or control in the two years before a proposed new law comes into effect. The proposed Significant Investments Review Bill, expected to be enacted next year, would require buyers […]
Nov 3

Singapore Plans Investment Rules to Shield Critical Entities

Article content (Bloomberg) — Singapore plans to screen investments more closely in sectors critical to its national interests, as part of a new regime to boost security without undermining the Asian financial hub’s reputation for ease of doing business.  The proposed Significant Investments Review Bill seeks to allow the government to review ownership or control […]