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Traders rush to import Brazilian coffee ahead of Trump’s 50 percent tariff
NEW YORK — Commodities traders are scrambling to bring Brazilian coffee into the United States before a new 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods, announced by the Trump administration, takes effect on…
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Brazil and China collaborate on sustainable soybean supply chain
BRASILIA, June 26, 2025 –– Brazil and the People’s Republic of China [PRC] are exploring a groundbreaking partnership to develop a dedicated soybean supply chain tailored to meet Chinese sustainability and quality…
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FDI Flows to Developing Economies Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 — Flows of foreign direct investment [ FDI ] into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005…
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Brazilian coop launches new e-commerce platform to boost transparency
HOUSTON, April 2, 2025 – – Brazil’s Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative [Expocacer], known for its specialty coffee, recently launched a new e-commerce platform at the Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 in Houston, United…
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Dei Biopharma Founder honoured with prestigious Pharma Ratna Universe Award
KAMPALA, April 23, 2025 –– Dr. Matthias Magoola, Founder of Dei Biopharma, has been honoured with the prestigious Pharma Ratna Universe Award, India’s most coveted recognition in the biopharma and healthcare sector.…
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Museveni commends Dr. Magoola for securing U.S patent for cancer treatment
ENTEBBE, April 15, 2025 –– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Ugandan scientist Dr. Mathias Magoola for securing a United States patent for cancer treatment, describing the achievement as a major milestone…
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Public urged to report poor agronomic and harvest practices in coffee value chain
KAMPALA, February 8, 2025 –– The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has urged the public to provide information on poor agronomic and harvest practices along the coffee value chain.…
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How a new Trump administration could shape U.S. – Africa energy relations
PARIS, January 21, 2025 — With the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, the future of American involvement in Africa’s energy sector is set for a significant shift. President…
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WOCCU Joins Amazonia Finance Network
MADISON, Wis., December 27, 2024—World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] recently joined the Amazonia Finance Network [AFN], an alliance comprised of more than 50 international, regional and national financial organizations…
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Global tourism set for full recovery by end of the year with spending growing faster than arrivals
MADRID, December 4, 2024 — Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98 percent of pre-pandemic levels. According to the…
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