Tobacco bans in France will be extended to beaches, parks and areas near educational centers. This was announced by the authorities, together with a considerable increase in the price of cigarettes.
"Smoking bans and price increases work. There is scientific consensus on this worldwide," said the…
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Sudeban established the regulations on “contactless”
The National Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban) established a crucial regulatory framework for the implementation of short-range wireless technology, known as NFT (Near Field Communications). This technology…
Caracas celebrates the VI Central American and Caribbean School Sports Games
The VI Central American and Caribbean School Sports Games have been taking place in Caracas, Venezuela, since November 24, with the participation of 2,000 athletes from the region in disciplines such as swimming, table tennis, volleyball,…
Bank of South Korea will launch CBDC pilot in 2024
The Central Bank of South Korea (BOK) announced its pilot with CBDC in 2024, with a group of 100,000 selected users who will be able to make only payments. Participants will not be able to store the currency or send it to another user.…
Biden spoke with Javier Milei about bilateral relations
During a telephone conversation this Wednesday between Javier Milei, the newly elected new president of Argentina, and Joe Biden, for the United States, both leaders addressed the relationship between the two countries and ways to…
Presidents of Uruguay and China analyze the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement
The president of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle, and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have addressed this week the benefits of a Free Trade Agreement between both countries, with which they will be able to strengthen cooperation in different…
Argentine companies soar on the New York Stock Exchange
Argentine companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange experienced an impressive increase in their values during the first hours of trading on Wall Street, with increases that in many cases exceeded the double-digit threshold.
Standing…
Maduro and Petro discussed security, binational business and migration in Caracas
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, made a new visit to Venezuela this Saturday, November 18, to meet with his counterpart, President Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro and Petro addressed issues of migration, energy transition and climate…
China offers the fastest Internet in the world
Citizens of China enjoy the fastest Internet connection in the world, with a speed of 1.2 terabits per second.
The Asian nation has made profound progress, particularly in the use of fiber optics through a network of more than 3,000…
Russia and Iran analyzed BRICS activity
The activity of the alternative group of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) was analyzed this Wednesday in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, between Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Mehdi Safari, and the…
Brazil’s economy contracted in September
In a recent report, the Central Bank announced that Brazil's economic activity experienced a contraction of 0.06 % in September compared to the previous month, reaching its lowest point since January. The monthly index of economic activity,…
Modern Lebanese merchandise will be offered at the ADALIVE Christmas Bazaar
This November 19, the traditional Christmas Bazaar of the Association of Lebanese-Venezuelan Ladies “ADALIVE” will take place. On this occasion, in addition to offering the benefits of Lebanese gastronomy, it will have a variety of modern…