Daniela Benitez
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To become a dragon, Vietnam can’t afford to idolize tech
Vietnam has set an ambitious goal of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045. Making science, technology, and innovation identified the main drivers of growth in its 13th National Congress…
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UN faces ‘race to bankruptcy’ as Guterres unveils sharply reduced 2026 budget
General Secretary, António Guterres has presented a revised UN budget for 2026, marking a sharp reduction from his original request of $3.715 billion. The new figure represents a 15.1% decrease…
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China eyes 3-way currency swap with Japan and South Korea amid Trump’s Tariff War
China is engaging in talks with Japan and South Korea. Both, over a potential trilateral currency swap agreement aimed at strengthening the region’s financial safety net and fostering deeper economic…
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UK borrowing reaches five-year high for September at £20.2bn
The UK government’s borrowing surged to a five-year high in September, reaching £20.2 billion. This has been driven by rising debt interest payments and higher welfare spending amid persistent inflation.…
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Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup
Madagascar is facing deep political turmoil after Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power through a military coup. After weeks of nationwide protests led by the “Gen Z Madagascar” youth movement, the…
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Peru’s president declares state of emergency in capital as it tires to stem surging violence
Peru’s newly appointed president, José Jerí, has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima. This is an effort to curb escalating violence that has destabilized the country and led…
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G20, preocupado por deuda global; cuestiona a calificadoras de riesgo
Se están llevando a cabo las reuniones Anuales del FMI y el Banco Mundial en Washington. En ellas, el gobernador del Banco de la Reserva de Sudáfrica, Lesetja Kganyago, alertó…
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Donald Trump Has Lost Touch With Reality
AI sycophancy can be defined as: the tendency of artificial intelligence to flatter users by reinforcing their opinions and avoiding contradiction. This reveals a new form of psychological manipulation. While…
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EE.UU y Brasil dan un paso más para romper el hielo: altos funcionarios pactan organizar reunión entre Trump y Lula da Silva.
Estados Unidos y Brasil dieron un paso importante para mejorar sus relaciones diplomáticas tras varios meses de tensiones. El secretario de Estado estadounidense, Marco Rubio, se reunió en la Casa…
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Local products can rescue SA’s GDP from the offshore consumption trap
Retail spending in South Africa remains the main force sustaining the economy, even as growth shows signs of slowing. In August 2025, retail sales grew by 2.3% year on year,…
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Fury mounts over global AI frenzy as data centers strain resources
As the global race to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure accelerates, communities around the world are paying the price. When Microsoft opened a massive data center in central Mexico, nearby…
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El encuentro entre Petro y McNamara marca un respiro en la crisis entre Colombia y Estados Unidos
Colombia vive un clima de incertidumbre. Luego de que el presidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump, mantuviera la amenaza de imponer nuevos aranceles a las exportaciones colombianas sin concretar ni…
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Diet elects Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister
Japan’s parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister. This after months of political turmoil after the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) major election loss in July.…
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Kamikamica resigns as Minister and steps down from Cabinet
Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, has announced his decision to step down from Cabinet. He faces legal proceedings brought by the Fiji Independent Commission Against…
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Nicolas Sarkozy enters prison to begin five-year sentence over criminal conspiracy
Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s former president (2007–2012), has been sentenced to five years in prison. He is charged with conspiracy in connection with a scheme to secure campaign funds from the…
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Presupuesto 2026 consolida estancamiento de los ingresos del Gobierno en Costa Rica
El análisis de la Contraloría General de la República de Chile (CGR) sobre el proyecto de presupuesto nacional 2026 revela un estancamiento en los ingresos corrientes del Gobierno. Esto causado…
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Gold continues becoming pricer
Gold prices in Bangladesh have reached another record high, climbing to Tk 213,719 per bhori (≈$1,940 USD), marking an increase of Tk 4,619 ($42 USD). The new rate will take…
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Global Gateway Forum: the European Commission and World Bank Group Deepen Partnership for Infrastructure and Jobs
The European Commission and the World Bank Group are deepening their collaboration to drive a new generation of connectivity projects. They have focused in key sectors such as energy, transport,…
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Europa pisa el acelerador en sus inversiones en el Sur Global con los recortes globales de ayuda como telón de fondo
La iniciativa europea Global Gateway, lanzada en 2021, continúa expandiendo su influencia en África, América Latina y el sudeste asiático. Esta ha movilizando capital público y privado para proyectos estratégicos…
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Japan’s Rare Earth Independence vs. South Korea’s ‘Resource Self-Harm’
As the U.S.-China summit nears, China has reintroduced rare earth export restrictions. This time targeting not just materials but also technologies and equipment containing even trace amounts of rare earth…
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Japan’s Seven & i Forecasts 4% Drop in Operating Profit, Amid Sluggish Convenience Store Performance
Seven & i Holdings Co. announced on Thursday that it expects an operating profit of ¥404 billion for the fiscal year ending February 2026. This is a 4% decline compared…
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ASIA INSIDE REVIEW: U.S. Pressures Southeast Asian Nations to Crack Down on Transshipped Chinese Exports
The United States has increased pressure on Southeast Asian countries to restrict transshipped exports; goods primarily originating in China . This since there is an ongoing tariff negotiations under President…
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Grupo México critica a Citi por rechazar oferta por Banamex: “Maximizaba el beneficio para sus accionistas”
Grupo México, propiedad del empresario Germán Larrea, expresó su inconformidad con la decisión de Citigroup. El grupo rechazó su propuesta de compra del Banco Nacional de México (Banamex). Aunque el…
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Gen Z faces ‘job-pocalypses’ as global firms priorities AI over new hires, report says
A new study by the British Standards Institution (BSI) warns that young people entering the workforce are confronting a “job-pocalypse,”. As global business leaders increasingly invest in artificial intelligence (AI),…
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Has Philippines lost world’s trust over flood-control corruption scandal?
As the Philippines faces a major corruption scandal involving flood control projects, the impact of the controversy has extended far beyond its borders. The scandal, which sparked nationwide protests last…
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Venta de Banamex: ¿Germán Larrea puede tomar el control del banco a través de la OPI?
Germán Larrea, dueño de Grupo México, podría enfrentar varios retos si intenta adquirir Banamex a través de la Oferta Pública Inicial (OPI) que Citigroup planea lanzar. Esto de acuerdo a…
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La propuesta de Kast de recorte fiscal del 6.000 millones de dólares lo enfrenta con el gobierno
El gobierno del presidente chileno Gabriel Boric ha intensificado sus críticas hacia la propuesta del candidato republicano José Antonio Kast. El candidato ha planteado un ajuste fiscal de 6.000 millones…
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Las conversaciones entre Thyssenkrupp y el Grupo EP fracasaron
La división de acero de Thyssenkrupp enfrenta incertidumbre. El Grupo EP, que tenía una participación del 20 % y buscaba aumentarla, no logró llegar a un acuerdo con la empresa…
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The party that ruled Japan for decades is in danger of crumbling
Haruo Tsukamoto, a sixth-generation rice farmer in Ibaraki Prefecture, faces a difficult decision as Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which will likely determine the next prime minister. Once confident…
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Tras un metódico proceso de selección, Nepal elige a una niña de dos años como su nueva “diosa viviente”
En Nepal se mantiene viva la tradición de la kumari, donde una niña preadolescente es venerada como deidad hasta alcanzar la pubertad. Esta semana, Aryatara Shakya, de dos años y…