Researchers at the Zulia Institute of Technological Research Foundation (Inzit) in Venezuela developed a chitosan-based biodegradable coating that helps preserve the freshness of fruit, preventing spoilage and water loss.
These properties were verified during technical trials, according to…
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Bancamiga connects Amazonas to the financial future
To promote banking services in Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas state, Bancamiga carried out an operation that integrated 477 transportation workers into the financial system, consolidating significant progress in financial inclusion and the…
Trump orders NASA to explore human flights to Mars
On August 20, US President Donald Trump signed the National Security Presidential Memorandum ordering NASA to study commercial ways to send humans to Mars.
Trump wants to give a major boost to space transportation and plans to "allow more…
OFAC General Licenses 61 and 62 authorize negotiations in the telecommunications sector
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued new General Licenses 61 and 62 on August 12, which allow the export to Venezuela of goods, software, hardware, and services related to the installation, improvement, maintenance, and…
Bancamiga consolidates growth driven by foreign currency deposits
At the close of July 2016, a monthly increase of 11.09 % was observed, reaching 264,034 million bolivars (US$353.5 million).
This result makes Bancamiga the bank with the highest relative monthly growth among large banks and second…
Taxpayer identification number must appear on social media and digital platform advertising
The National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration Service (SENIAT) announced last week that it will be mandatory for businesses, brands, entrepreneurs, individuals or entities promoting goods to display their Taxpayer Identification…
Maiquetía completes tests at temporary terminals and resumes flights
Venezuelan aeronautical authorities have completed tests at the temporary terminals of the Simón Bolívar International Airport in La Guaira state, and commercial flights will resume this Monday, August 24.
The temporary infrastructure,…
TikTok is working on a new payment feature between users via private messages
Content creators on TikTok will soon have a payment tool via direct messages, thanks to the platform's upcoming feature called TikTok Pay.
Although this initiative is not yet in the testing phase, it does work in Vietnam, Malaysia, and…
Brazilian private bank to allow cryptocurrency trading
Bradesco, one of Brazil's leading private banks, announced that it will allow the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Institutional custody of stablecoins and tokenized assets is also planned.…
Venezuelan gold released by the Bank of England to be held in US custody
The 2015 National Assembly delegation confirmed that the Venezuelan gold recently released by the Bank of England — approximately 31 tons — will be held in custody by the US Treasury and international companies for use in the country's…
Panama Canal reduces draft due to El Niño drought
The Panama Canal implemented the third of five draft adjustments, lowering it to 48.5 feet (14.78 meters), as a preventative measure against the drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon.
The country had already implemented the first…
Bancamiga Mastercard debit card: Global reach, digital security, and tailored benefits
In Caracas or any other city in Venezuela, in New York, Madrid, or Beijing, Bancamiga simplifies the daily financial lives of its customers with the Bancamiga Mastercard Debit Card, a card designed to provide convenience, travel support,…