Food / Agribusiness
Forest fires will heat up Brazil environment debates
The number of forest fires has reached an all-time high in 2019 to date, according to data released yesterday
BrazilStates will seek to revive Brazil's Amazon Fund
State governors in Amazonia hope to negotiate continuation of the Amazon Fund with European governments
BrazilNo-deal Brexit will hurt fragile Greek economy
A no-deal Brexit would have an immediate negative impact on Greece’s financial sector and exports of goods and services
GreeceFast fashion faces rising sustainability pressure
Growing concern about climate change has cast a spotlight on the sustainability reforms in the fast fashion industry
InternationalBrazil could leave Mercosur after Argentine elections
The Brazilian finance minister yesterday warned that Brazil could leave Mercosur if the opposition wins in Argentina
BrazilFood tax cuts will give limited relief in Argentina
The government has eliminated VAT on 13 basic foodstuffs until after the elections
ArgentinaUS-UK sector-by-sector trade deal still faces hurdles
John Bolton has said Washington eyes a US-UK free trade deal in stages by sector
United StatesDrones will aid emerging nations' economic development
Technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles are helping developing nations towards the sustainable development goals
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