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Vietnamese State leader meets with Paraguayan President in New York
New York (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures its relations with Paraguay, a key partner in South America, State President Luong Cuong told Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios in their meeting in New York on September 22 (local time) on the...

Weekly global protein digest: NPPC urges action on China, Trump and Lula to meet
Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares an update on global protein news FDA grants conditional approval for first screwworm drug in cattle Dectomax-CA1 offers 21 days of protection against New World screwworm The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday...

Inside The Asunción Entrepreneurs Network: A Hub For Business Connections
The hum of animated conversations fills the venue as business cards exchange hands and glasses clink together. What happens when you bring together dozens of entrepreneurial minds eager to transform ideas into tangible projects? The monthly...

Celebrating 21 September: Paraguay Marks Youth Day And The Arrival Of Spring
Every 21 September, Paraguay celebrates Youth Day alongside the arrival of spring. This date highlights young people as its central figures, while also paying tribute to the renewal of nature and the season of flowers. It reflects a clear...

New Horizons: Paraguayan Meat Cleared For Philippine Market
Paraguay’s meat industry has taken another step forward in its global expansion, as the Philippines has authorised the importation of Paraguayan beef, pork, and poultry. The decision followed a detailed inspection process confirming that the...

Nihon Matsuri 2025: Celebrating Japanese Culture In Paraguay
The Japanese Association of Asunción is proud to present the eighth edition of Nihon Matsuri, an annual festival that brings together the richness of Japanese tradition, art, music, dance, and above all, cuisine. The celebration offers a cultural...

World News | BRICS is Favourable to Multilateralism: Brazilian VP Amid Trump's Criticism
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, during a press conference in New Delhi, emphasised that BRICS is not against any country and reaffirmed the grouping's commitment to multilateralism and free trade,...

The future of international taxation in Paraguay: treaties, WHT, and pillar two
Paraguay has developed a tax system characterised by simplicity, with reduced rates and special regimes that have attracted foreign investment in strategic sectors. However, changes in international taxation, driven by the OECD and the G20 through...

This Is How Yellow Flowers Became Paraguay’s Spring Social Media Sensation
Every September, as the chill of winter fades, Paraguay’s streets erupt into a rainbow of colour. From the pinks of lapacho trees to the purple tints of Jacaranda, nature’s palette comes alive. There is, however, a colour that stands above all...

Orsi holds meetings with Pope and Italian authorities
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 18:05 UTC It was Orsi's first trip to the Vatican since becoming President on March 1 Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi met at the Vatican on Friday with Pope Leo XIV after both leaders participated on the previous day...

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Rally: Bitfarms Surges 162%, Cipher Mining 40% in September
Bitfarms and Cipher Mining emerged as standout performers in September’s Bitcoin mining stock surge, with both companies posting remarkable gains as the sector outpaced Bitcoin itself by significant margins. Bitcoin mining stocks experienced...

Tether’s Uruguay Mining Plans Hit Setback Amid Energy Dispute
Tether’s push to expand Bitcoin mining in Uruguay has stalled after the state utility cut power to its local partner. UTE, the national electricity provider, halted supply in late July over unpaid bills totaling nearly $5 million. The dispute also...

Looking At Uranium Energy's Recent Unusual Options Activity
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Uranium Energy UEC, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these...
India, Brazil agree to expand Preferential Trade Agreement
In a push to economic relations between the two countries, India and Brazil on Thursday agreed to expand the existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and MERCOSUR — the South American trade bloc comprising Brazil, Argentina,...

U.S. Visa Revocations Over Kirk Criticism Raise Concerns For International Tourists
A recent decision by the U.S. government to revoke several foreign visas has drawn much attention this week. Citing social media posts by individuals from several countries about the death of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, the announcement...

India, Brazil agree to expand scope of existing trade pact between India-Mercosur bloc
New Delhi: India and Brazil on Thursday agreed to expand the scope of existing preferential trade pact between New Delhi and four South American nation bloc Mercosur to boost economic ties. Mercosur is a trading bloc in Latin America, comprising...

Latin America’s iGaming frontier: Challenges, focus, and the sweepstake shift
In this article, iGaming software provider EvenBet Gaming explores the challenges and opportunities across Latin America's diverse online market. Latin America’s iGaming market is in motion ‒ fast, fragmented, and full of contrasts. Brazil is...

India, Brazil Ramp Up Trade And Strategic Cooperation
Home Brazil India, Brazil Ramp Up Trade And Strategic Cooperation New Delhi and Brasília move to widen their Preferential Trade Agreement and deepen ties across agriculture, defence, technology, and clean energy. India and Brazil have agreed to...

‘Bigger, hotter, faster’: Global wildfires drive surge in climate-heating CO2 emissions
PARIS, Oct 17 — Rampant wildfires in the Americas drove a jump in global greenhouse gas emissions from fires in the year to February, new research found yesterday, warning that climate change was fanning the flames. Infernos that ravaged huge...

Business News | India, Brazil Agree to Deepen Trade Agreement with MERCOSUR Countries
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): India and Brazil on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade ties through a deeper MERCOSUR-India Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), according to a release by the Ministry of Commerce &...