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Will Russia nudge Biden down the path of techno-nationalism?
US President Joe Biden is trying to sort out the tone of the Trump administration, but his actions don’t always match his words. When US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral John Aquilino spent his April seeking to deepen regional strategic ties, technology was high on that agenda. In India, he emphasized “integrated deterrence,” a recent US push …
Occidental beats first-quarter oil price estimates
The headquarters of Occidental Petroleum Corp is pictured in Los Angeles, California September 16, 2013. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register May 10 (Reuters) – U.S. oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY.N) beat Wall Street profit estimates and turned a profit after a loss a year ago, buoyed …
Global coalition calls for action as crisis deepens | Article
Better market access, transport subsidies and a global zero-VAT strategy for fruit and vegetables are among his proposals The global fresh produce industries have united to call for urgent action from regional public authorities and multilateral bodies such as the WTO, FAO, UNCTAD, OECD and others as the global chain crisis supply gets worse. The …
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (tabular amounts in millions, except for ratios, or as indicated)
Item 2. Management report and analysis of the financial situation and operating results INTRODUCTION The Charles Schwab Corporation (CSC) is a savings and loan holding company. CSC engages, through its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Schwab or the Company), in wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services. The main commercial …
Indonesia’s economy maintains sustained growth momentum in the first quarter
Breadcrumb Links PMN Company Author of the article: Reuters Fransiska Nangoy and Stefanno Sulaiman Publication date : May 09, 2022 • 49 minutes ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation Content of the article JAKARTA — A historic rise in commodity prices and an easing of COVID-19 restrictions helped Indonesia’s economy grow for …
Speech by the President of Ukraine at the video conference of G7 leaders
On May 8, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a speech during the G7 leaders’ video conference. I want to thank you for the invitation. Chancellor, thank you. I am grateful to all respected leaders for this opportunity and for it to happen today, exactly on this day. It is a powerful support for our …
OECS Develops Private Sector Trade Facilitation and Engagement Strategy for Member States
Trade facilitation, commercial engagement and competitiveness are at the forefront of the regional integration plans of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). In April, the Commission launched the development of an integrated regional strategy for trade facilitation and engagement with the OECS private sector. This strategy aims to broaden and deepen the overall encouragement …
Less immigrant labor in the United States contributing to higher prices
Just 10 miles from the Rio Grande, Mike Helle’s farm is so short of immigrant workers that he has replaced 450 acres of labor-intensive leafy greens with crops that can be harvested by machines. In Houston, Al Flores has raised the price of his barbecue restaurant’s brisket plate because the cost of the cut has …
Numbers don’t stack for net zero
George Lyon: Numbers don’t stack up for net zero Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G” mark. …
LANDSEA HOMES CORP Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-Q)
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with and is qualified in its entirety by the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this document. This item contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such …
Military initiative co-founded by Croatia integrated into NATO
Image: Official NATO page / Facebook ZAGREB, 5 May 2022 – The headquarters of the Multinational Division Center (HQ MND-C), an international military initiative launched by Croatia and Hungary, has been integrated into the NATO force structure, the Croatian Ministry of Defence. Located in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, the MND-C HQ was integrated into the NATO force …
US natural gas prices top $8/MMBtu in ‘irrational’ market
Strong points NYMEX Henry Hub hits 13-year high Spot prices rise along with futures contracts Questionable fundamental support U.S. natural gas spot and futures prices climbed above $8/MMBtu in May 4 trading, continuing a three-day rally as market watchers expressed doubts about whether whether the fundamentals support such a push. Not registered? Receive daily email …
Thailand increases its import quota of raw materials for animal feed
Monday’s meeting agreed to allow more imports of maize and other crops into Thailand to produce enough feed for hen, chicken and pig farmers, according to the trade minister. NNT Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has approved a proposal to increase the import quota of maize and other crops to make animal feed for three months to …
ASUU strike: It’s time to reframe the problem
Enough of the ASUU strike, it’s time for the university union to change course and take other approaches to achieve the desired goal. By Michael Onuoha As far back as I can remember, the ASUU went on strike over issues of funding, wages, etc. Nigeria Nsukka. We had just resumed for a new academic session …
Nigeria ready for implementation of 2nd APRM report, says AUDA
By Fred Ezeh Abuja The African Union Development Agency/New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) has finalized work on the document that will provide guidance for implementing the outcomes of the Second African Peer Review Mechanism Peer Review (APRM) of Nigeria. The National Action Program (NAP) on the report was produced by delegates from all African …
Factory activity resumes, defying price pressures
BENGALERU : Manufacturing activity picked up in April after a six-month low in March as new orders and output rose at a faster pace despite mounting inflationary pressures due to geopolitical turmoil, a private survey said on Monday . The S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers (PMI) index improved to 54.7 points in April from …
Message from PM Jacinda Ardern to President Joe Biden ahead of US trip: Get on board for free trade
ANALYSIS: Amid the great power struggle in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reaffirmed what New Zealand believes the United States should be. Not a better security partner in a region that knows “assertion and aggression”, but a better economic partner. It’s a message Ardern has sent the Biden administration before. But, in a speech …
Sri Lanka in talks with China over debt treatment
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is discussing with China how to deal with debt after a suspension of payments as they appear unwilling to restructure debt as required by the International Monetary Fund deal, Media Minister Nalaka has said Godahewa. “The Chinese said they will give a new loan to settle the debts. For us, it’s …
ALBA-Mouvements calls for regional unity in Argentina
Since Wednesday, some 300 delegates from more than 23 countries have analyzed issues such as integration, inclusion, internationalism, the ideological-cultural battle, decolonization, the defense of Mother Earth, the sovereignty of peoples and the economy of well-being. After two years marked by the Covid-19 pandemic and in a context where the crisis of the capitalist system …
High energy prices leave oil giants indifferent to Russia exit or tax advice | Business
“May you live in interesting times,” goes the saying, supposedly an English translation of an ancient Chinese curse. For BP and Shell, the British companies that represent two of the world’s seven oil “supermajors”, the first quarter of 2022 has been painfully fascinating. Both were heavily entangled in Russia and now have to write off …