Economy

China, Pakistan to Boost Bilateral Strategic Partnership

Beijing, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated strengthening the strategic cooperation partnership with Pakistan during a meeting held here with the President of the Senate of that country, Sadiq Sanjrani, the local press reported today.

Venezuelan Banking System Prepares for Monetary Restructuring

Caracas, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The preparation of the technological system of banking institutions -public and private- of Venezuela for monetary reconversion marches today at 95 percent, informed official sources.

Cuba Unifies its Geological Policy

Havana, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) A new judicial tool that unifies Cuba''s geological policy, together with the peculiarities of its introduction and the actors taking part of it, is published today in the Gaceta Oficial de Cuba.

Bolivia Will Export Quinoa to China

La Paz, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia will export quinoa to China when it takes part next November in the import fair of Shanghai, according to the Minister of Rural Development and Lands, Cesar Cocarico.

Beijing Will Host China-Africa Forum on South-South Cooperation

Addis Ababa, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), to be held next month, will be a good example of South-South cooperation, official sources said.

China, US to Talk on Trade and Economic Frictions

Beijing, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) A Chinese delegation will travel to the U.S. at the end of this month, invited to talk bilateral economic and trade issues, the Ministry of Trade announced here.

Venezuela Committed to Increase Popular Production

Caracas, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro today assured that the increase in popular production is the way to defeat the economic war.

Nicaragua Promotes Campaign to Reactivate Tourism

Managua, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The campaign to reactivate tourism in Nicaragua continues today after the presentation of the main axes to more than 200 entrepreneurs in the sector, affected by the wave of violence and the sociopolitical crisis in the country.

Iraqi Chamber of Commerce Dismisses U.S. Sanctions against Iran

16 de agosto de 2018, 14:51Baghdad, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Iraqi Chamber of Commerce, Jafar Rasul Hamdani, dismissed today the U.S. sanctions against Iran, which, he said, will not hinder the economic cooperation between Baghdad and Tehran.

Cyberattacks Cost Australia Over $5 Billion Per Year

Canberra, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Cyberattacks cost Australian citizens and companies more than AU$7 billion ($5.09 billion) a year, according to the country''s prime minister on Thursday.

Qatari Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia Via Kuwait for Hajj and Umrah

Riad, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten confirmed the arrival of the Qatari pilgrims to Saudi Arabia via Kuwait to perform the pilgrimage in Makkah despite a decision from their country to remove an electronic access through which pilgrims coming from the country would register.