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Buenos Aires aims to become a top city for cryptocurrency use
Buenos Aires has, for the first time, permitted payment of select local taxes, vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, and fines using cryptocurrency, aiming to establish the Argentine capital as a frontrunner in digital currency adoption. "The...

Industry pushes for deregulation to spur growth
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has called on the government to adopt Argentine President Javier Milei’s version of “one deregulation per day” model, proposing the elimination or adjustment...

Buenos Aires aims to be among leading cities for cryptocurrency use
Buenos Aires has allowed certain local taxes, vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses and fines to be paid with cryptocurrency for the first time. File Photo by Leo La Valle/EPA Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Buenos Aires has allowed certain local taxes,...

Hops industry leaders discuss workforce challenges with Rep. Newhouse
• Rep. Dan Newhouse and hops industry leaders held a roundtable discussion in Yakima focusing on economic impact and challenges facing growers • Key issues included workforce needs and federal policies affecting R&D tax credits • Washington's hops...

GAT Expo CDMX 2025 Academy: Regulation, innovation, regional unity drive Latin American industry agenda
The Latin American gaming industry held a major event yesterday, when the GAT CDMX Academy became the meeting point and prelude to the GAT Expo CDMX trade show. At the Expo Santa Fe Convention Center, according to official data, over 300 attendees...

Lollapalooza Chile, Argentina & Brasil Unveil 2026 Lineups: Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, Chappell Roan, More
Lollapalooza is gearing up for a massive return to South America in 2026 with powerhouse lineups announced for its Chile, Argentina, and Brasil editions. Headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, Chappell Roan, Deftones, Skrillex,...

Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi confirms candidacy for UN secretary-general
Experienced Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi, the current head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has formally announced his intention to run for the post of United Nations secretary-general. “I will be a candidate for UN...

India to undertake Lithium exploration in Argentina, explore tie-ups in Australia for refining
In a bid to diversify the sourcing of critical minerals, India is expected to undertake Lithium exploration in Argentina and explore tie-ups in Australia for refining of Lithium. CMD of NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited), BP Singh, told...

Violent Protests Erupt Against Argentina’s President Javier Milei Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Argentina, far-right President Javier Milei faced violent protests on Thursday, August 28, 2025, as demonstrators hurled rocks and bottles at his motorcade in Lomas de Zamora, a Peronist stronghold...

Messi set for 'very special' final WCQ in Argentina
Lionel Messi has not yet announced when he plans to retire, but he knows that next week's match against Venezuela could be his last one playing at home in a World Cup qualifier with Argentina's national team. "It's going to be a very, very special...

Own BHP shares? Here is the mining giant's outlook on copper in FY26
BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares closed 0.49% lower on Thursday at $43.01 while the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rose 0.22%. Investors know BHP as a global iron ore giant, but as we reported this week, the miner is also now the world's largest...

In Trump's market, oil and gas stocks have not been the big energy winners
The traditional approach to investing in the energy sector going back decades has often come down to making sure a portfolio has exposure to the "majors" — integrated oil and gas stocks like Exxon Mobil and Chevron, which have also paid reliable...

Azerbaijan, Argentina mull development of economic cooperation
Baku, August 28, AZERTAC Elnur Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Economy, met with Mariangeles Bellusci, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the country. The meeting revolved around discussions on the expansion of trade and...

A worker walks between two industrial evaporation pools at a lithium production facility in the Uyuni Salt Flats in Potosí, Bolivia.
The man vying to become Bolivia’s first elected right-wing president in two decades is promising to kick-start exploitation of the world’s joint-biggest lithium deposits after more than a decade of false starts. If he wins an October 19 run-off,...

Argentina opens 2.3-2.4 GHz band to enterprises for private 4G/5G
Argentina’s telecoms regulator has opened the 2.3-2.4 GHz band for private 4G/5G networks, offering 10-year SPIBA licences for indoor/outdoor enterprise use to support Industry 4.0 growth in the country. In sum – what to know: Mid-band spectrum –...

Zimbabwe Business Lobby Group Calls for Argentina-Style Reforms
(Bloomberg) -- Zimbabwe’s main business lobby group urged the government to implement a raft of measures to reduce firms’ operating costs, and said Argentina’s reform program could serve as a template. Zimbabwe “requires bold and accelerated...

Argentina relaxes visa rules, welcomes Indian tourists holding valid US visas
Argentina has relaxed entry rules for Indian citizens, allowing those with valid US tourist visas to travel without applying separately for an Argentine visa, Ambassador Mariano Caucino announced Wednesday in New Delhi. “This is wonderful news for...

Air Peace: Chatting new course for Nigeria’s aviation industry with Brazil route
With Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s budding privately owned airlines now operating flights between Lagos and Sao Paulo, the airline has chatted a new dawn for Nigeria’s aviation industry. SULEIMAN IDRIS writes When Air Peace received approval to...
Ekiti trains livestock farmers on pasture production to curb farmers/herders clashes
The Ekiti State Government has begun training livestock farmers from the 16 local government areas of the state on pasture production for cattle, aiming to reduce farmers/herders clashes. The government stated that the pasture business has the...

New Report: Fill Finish Manufacturing Market Set For Rapid Expansion 20252032 Asymchem Inc., Syntegon Technology Gmbh
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Fill Finish Manufacturing Market Demand Fill Finish Manufacturing Market is estimated to valued USD 17.95 Bn in 2025 and expected to reach USD 33.69 Bn by 2032, growing at CAGR of 9.4% from 2025-2032. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED...