Digital payments have experienced rapid growth in Central America and the Caribbean, according to the recent Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report titled “Towards Greater Financial Inclusion for Development.”
The IDB published this Monday that “the percentage of adults in this region who own…
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Caracas Stock Index closed this Friday, May 3 at 64,629.60 points
Market summary from April 29 to May 3, 2024
On the Caracas Stock Exchange, between April 29 and May 3, 2024, a total of 60 million 371 thousand 258 bolivars were traded.
In variable income, 895 purchase/sale operations of shares of…
Could WhatsApp stop working in India?
Meta is in an extreme situation regarding the operation of WhatsApp in India, its main market, given that the authorities seem to want the elimination of end-to-end encryption.
This is a measure that would affect the privacy of the…
Wages and unemployment, two key issues on International Workers’ Day
On May 1st, Workers' Day is celebrated. Nations remember labor demands, marches and declarations are organized, in a scenario marked by high unemployment rates, increase in informal work, use of AI to replace humans and pension reforms.
In…
This Wednesday, May 1, is a bank holiday
This Wednesday, May 1, banks in Venezuelan territory will not work due to the bank holiday corresponding to International Workers' Day.
According to the official calendar of the Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban),…
Venezuelan National Assembly approved air services project with China
In the ordinary session of April 25, the National Assembly of Venezuela approved in first reading the Venezuela-China Agreement on Air Services.
According to Congressman Franklin Rondón, in charge of presenting the first discussion of this…
Caracas Stock Index closed at 62,436.86 points this Friday, April 26
Market Summary from April 22 to 26, 2024
On the Caracas Stock Exchange, between April 22 and 26, 2024, a total of 78 million 082 thousand 574 bolivars were traded.
In variable income, 948 purchase/sale operations of shares of companies…
IMF forecasts economic growth of 4 % for Venezuela at the end of 2024
The economic growth forecast of the International Monetary Fund for Venezuela, at the end of 2024, is 4 %. It would be the highest index in the region.
According to the latest IMF report, “World Economic Outlook”, Venezuela's GDP at the…
Venezuela and China signed commercial flight protocol
Within the framework of bilateral strategic agreements, the governments of Venezuela and the People's Republic of China formalized on Wednesday, April 17, the protocol for commercial flights between both countries.
The Minister of…
Sudeban guarantees Bancamiga’s operation
The Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban) issued a statement announcing support for clients and users of Bancamiga Banco Universal, as well as the defense of the rights of its workers.
The statement indicates that the…
Peru’s economy grew 2.85 % in February
The year-on-year growth of Peru's economy stood at 2.85 % in February, driven by the mining and hydrocarbons sector, which has maintained a cumulatively rebound of 15.94 % cumulatively.
This sector has recorded 13 consecutive months of…
Caracas Stock Index ended this Thursday, April 18, at 64,513.20 points
Market summary from April 15 to 18, 2024
On the Caracas Stock Exchange, between April 15 and 18, 2024, a total of 26 million 850 thousand 813 bolivars were traded.
In variable income, 813 purchase/sale operations of shares of companies…