Coffee production threatened in Eastern Ethiopia
For generations, farmers planted the lush earth of Awedai and nearby areas in eastern Ethiopia with coffee trees, earning a livelihood from a crop that is now the … source
South Africa: Finance minister in hot water, rand tumbles
The South African Rand has fallen to a three-week low as investors and the international market closely monitor news that the country’s Finance Minister Pravin … source
Ivory Coast seeks top investment destination status for West Africa [Focus]
Ivory coast is witnessing impressive growth, with a GDP rate of eight percent last year according to the World Bank. Now, the world’s biggest exporter of cocoa … source
“MINT” nations: A closer look at Mexico’s and Indonesia’s economies
Channel NewsAsia takes a closer look at the economies of Mexico and Indonesia, two countries of the so-called “MINT” nations which some see as the world’s … source
UAE deposits $1.4 billion to Sudan Central bank to ease forex crisis
As Sudan struggles to tackle an acute foreign exchange crisis, the United Arab Emirates has stepped in and offered $1.4 billion to Sudan’s Central Bank. source
Venezuela keeps voting stations open amid light turnout
Voting centers across Venezuela’s capital appeared largely empty during Sunday’s presidential election, and authorities kept polling stations open past the official closing time while government officials offered assurances that millions…
14 Oct 2013: Interview with Joey Chew
Stronger than expected economic growth in the third quarter. What does this mean for Singapore workers and businesses? Joey Chew, Regional Economist … source
‘Very bad news for dollar’: Bucks slipping as world’s reserve currency
The biggest energy deal in history could be the catalyst that leads to the greenback losing its place as the world’s reserve currency. That’s the opinion of a range ……
Cyber War & Unemployed Americans: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
This is the May 4, 2017 FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight on HBO. State-sponsored hacks are on the rise, and the cybersecurity firm Mandiant is the first to ……
Oil Dip: Prices tumble to 3 month low on Iran deal news
Oil prices have tumbled to a three-month low on news of the agreement with Iran. For more RT is joined by Gerald Celente – publisher of the Trends Journal RT…