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Launch of Johannesburg centre of BRICS Bank soon: Zuma

Launch of Johannesburg centre of BRICS Bank soon: Zuma

Preparations for the opening of the regional branch of the $100 billion NDB is at an advanced stage, Zuma told South African lawmakers.

Rousseff’s popularity plummets as economy shrinks

Rousseff’s popularity plummets as economy shrinks

The President’s approval rating plunged to 8 per cent in August, a record low.

Many dead as refugee vessel capsizes in the Mediterranean

Many dead as refugee vessel capsizes in the Mediterranean

Italian officials said they rescued some 373 people and recovered 25 corpses from the choppy waters.

Economy weighs hard ahead of Venezuela elections

Economy weighs hard ahead of Venezuela elections

Venezuelans have complained of a lack in basic amenities such as sugar, milk, and toilet paper, as well as some medicines.

South African mining industry in trouble – minister

South African mining industry in trouble – minister

The mining industry will shed thousands of jobs, but other sectors also face challenges, leading economists say.

India delays EU-FTA talks after pharma ban

India delays EU-FTA talks after pharma ban

India and EU have wrangled over the quality of data from clinical trials by India’s private firm, GVK Biosciences.

Brazil’s real plummets as recession looms

Brazil’s real plummets as recession looms

Falling commodities demand and rampant inflation batter the currency as the economy contracts.

Chinese equity sell-off could spark a chain reaction

Chinese equity sell-off could spark a chain reaction

Amy Yuan Zhuang analyses the Chinese stock market plunge.

Greek stock market stumbles toward stabilization

Greek stock market stumbles toward stabilization

Both EU and Greek officials expressed optimism that final bailout talks will end before an August 20 deadline.

China’s services sector PMI at 11-month high

China’s services sector PMI at 11-month high

The services sector accounts for almost half of the economy and is the biggest employer in China.