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  The World Economy’s Centre of Gravity Shifts to Asia
On the last day of October 2025, leaders from the 21 nations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will meet in the city of Gyeongju in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) for the organisation’s 33rd summit. Since its founding in...
 
    
  Uruguay explores Mexican markets for further agricultural exports
Thursday, October 30th 2025 - 09:26 UTC Fratti noted a “pleasant surprise” when the Mexican side committed to resolving all issues that can be advanced in the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries Uruguay’s Ministry of Livestock,...
Hon Smith leads financial services road show in Latin America
SAO PAULO, Brazil- In an effort to strengthen the Virgin Islands' financial services brand across the Latin America region, a group of officials from the financial sector embarked on a roadshow throughout Latin America. The Junior Minister for...
 
    
  Brazilian Soybean Farmers Gain Ground, US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 29, 2025 Updated: Oct 29, 2025 @ 12:41 PM Pressure from reduced crop, a lack of international buyers and emerging competition from Brazil is straining U.S. soybean growers. Photo from Braden Egli, Unsplash. News Release...
 
    
  Uruguay welcomes outcome of Argentina's midterms
Tuesday, October 28th 2025 - 09:16 UTC “Argentina will not become dramatically cheaper, as we observed in 2022-2023,” Oddone celebrated Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone said on Monday that the landslide victory by Argentine President...
 
    
  Panama’s Economic Growth and Ongoing Projects were Praised by a Citibank Executive
Citibank’s (Citi) global head of corporate banking, Jason Rekate, was received this Tuesday by Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino at the Palacio de las Garzas. The Citi executive praised the economic growth plan that the Panamanian government...
Breaking the cycle: Growth, jobs, and the fight against child poverty in Uruguay
Did you know that 4 out of every 10 children in Uruguayan households face monetary poverty, multidimensional poverty, or both simultaneously? Despite Uruguay’s robust social protection system and having one of the highest levels of social spending...
 
    
  Tech companies push to stop Chile’s AI regulation plans
In Chile, a government initiative to impose ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence is facing pushback from major global technology companies, sparking a debate that may influence nations around the world to regulate the rapidly growing...
 
    
  Member of Parliament visits University of Northampton to explore link between health and economic growth
MP Sarah Bool toured the University’s labs and met with students and members of the BioEnergetics Research Group (BERG), including researcher and PhD student Neill Friedman. South Northamptonshire MP Sarah Bool visited the UON Life Sciences...
 
    
  French farmers petition Macron to block Mercosur trade agreement
Forty-four French farmers' organisations have signed an open letter urging President Emmanuel Macron to “clarify” France's stance and take action to block the South American Mercosur trade agreement, which they regard as both unfair and even...
 
    
  UK’s Crown Agents Bank subsidiary receives in-principle approval from ADGM
The Middle Eastern subsidiary of Crown Agents Bank (CAB), a British provider of cross-border payments, has received an in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi’s financial hub, the ADGM. CAB Global Markets has received the initial approval for a...
 
    
  Cipriani’s Uruguay Residences Are Now up for Grabs at $1.9 Million a Pop
Giuseppe Cipriani is betting that Uruguay’s Punta del Este—long a secluded playground for A-listers from Shakira and Leonardo DiCaprio—is ready for an upgrade. The hospitality magnate has launched U.S. sales for Cipriani Punta del Este Resort,...
 
    
  Una pasión que crece: Deportivo LSM, el equipo de Luis Suárez y Messi que hasta los hinchas de Peñarol y Nacional van a ver
Por Darío Klein, CNN en Español Es un sábado soleado por la mañana en la primavera uruguaya. Mientras bosteza, mirando un móvil, Imánuel propone: “¿y si vamos a ver al Deportivo LSM?”. “¿Por qué, si no conoces a nadie? Además, nosotros somos de...
 
    
  Iconic stadium that has hosted two World Cup finals being put up for sale due to financial problems
By TUM BALOGUN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 04:52 EDT, 28 October 2025 | Updated: 04:52 EDT, 28 October 2025 One of football's most famous arenas, the Maracana Stadium, is being put up for sale by the State of Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian authorities...
 
    
  Mercosur trade deal brings EU and South America closer but creates divide at home
After 25 years of negotiations, the Mercosur trade deal between the European Union and countries in South America is almost over the finish line. To take effect, it needs to be ratified by a qualified majority of EU member states – at least 15...
 
    
  Opposition to Mercosur trade deal waning as crunch EU vote approaches
Opposition to the European Union’s controversial Mercosur trade deal is believed to be waning as a crunch vote to approve the agreement approaches. The Government, which has committed to oppose the deal due to concerns it could hurt beef farmers,...
 
    
  Highlights and points of San Antonio Spurs 107-101 Miami Heat in NBA 2025-26
EVENT ENDED Big home win for San Antonio. The Spurs controlled the key moments and stayed composed as the Heat pushed back. With the 107-101 victory, the Texas team shows maturity and continues to build momentum early in the season. Image: VAVEL...
 
    
  Vietnam, Uruguay strengthen friendship, cooperation
Buenos Aires (VNA) – Vietnam and Uruguay are looking to further boost their friendship and cooperation across multiple areas, especially in Party and parliamentary exchanges, according to discussions between Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina,...
 
    
  Auckland BioSciences Opens Uruguay Facility, Expands Global Serum Production Network
Press Release – Auckland BioSciences MonteSera will be South Americas largest serum facility, marking a major international milestone for ABS. ABS’s new MonteSera facility in Parque de las Ciencias. (Photo/Supplied) Auckland BioSciences Limited...
Global Progress in Identification: 3 findings from the latest data
Proving who you are is often the first step to participating fully in society. It allows people to access essential services, exercise their rights, secure employment, and connect to the digital economy. Singapore’s national digital identity...