Angola’s finance minister exclusively shared with Reuters that their next sovereign debt issuance will be an ESG bond of up to $1 billion; however, they are not looking to tap the market this year. The post <strong>Angola’s next debt issuance to be ESG bond, but not in 2023</strong> appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
Chile to start lithium talks with SQM by mid-year to boost state control
In his first interview with international media since the government announced plans for state control of the metal key for electric vehicle batteries, Economy Minister Nicolas Grau exclusively revealed to Reuters that the country will commence discussions with SQM over its operations in the Atacama. Chile aims to convince the world’s No. 2 lithium mining company to sign onto a...
China expected to lower fine on Ant Group to about $700 million
Reuters exclusively revealed that Chinese regulators are expected to downgrade charges against Ant Group and fine them approximately $728 million – significantly less than the $1 billion initially planned. The post <strong>China expected to lower fine on Ant Group to about $700 million</strong> appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
This Singaporean couple runs a side business preserving dead animals — and it’s bringing in 5 figures a month
“Serving animals, whether alive or the dead, is very meaningful to me … Through taxidermy, I help [pet owners] with their grieving,” said Vivian Tham.
Ethiopia seeking $2 billion under IMF program
Sources exclusively revealed to Reuters that Ethiopia is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to borrow at least $2 billion under a reform program. While the IMF is still evaluating the country’s debt sustainability, an initial analysis calculated that Ethiopia is set to face a financing gap of at least $6 billion until 2026. The post <strong>Ethiopia seeking...