Caribbean can only ‘build back better’ with international support and urgent climate action, UN, CARICOM Chiefs and Heads of Government
Over US$2 billion pledged, half of which in loans and debt relief, to support affected women and men for long-term recovery in hurricane-affected Caribbean during CARICOM-UN Conference New York, 21 November 2017 – In view of the urgent needs of…
Asahi looks to offload stake in China’s Tsingtao Brewery to focus on Europe
KYODO From The Japan Times Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. said Thursday it is looking to sell some or all of its 20 percent stake in Tsingtao Brewery Co., China’s second-largest beer maker, to focus resources on growing its European business….
Good luck charms
15 unexpected good luck charms from countries around the world By Jacob Shamsian and Diana Yukari, INSIDER From Business Insider maneki neko japan Thousands of “Maneki-neko,” or beckoning cat figurines, at a shrine in Tokyo.AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi In different countries,…
Romania protests grow over corruption decree
From BBC The Romanian capital, Bucharest, has seen one of its largest ever anti-government protests after a decree was passed that could free dozens of officials jailed for corruption. A crowd of at least 150,000 was reported outside government offices…
Tax Agreements with British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Romania enter into force
The Isle of Man Government’s Agreements for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters with the Governments of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and Romania have entered into force. The agreements with the British Virgin Islands and…