WORLD ECONOMY
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Chile shows interest in joining BRICS

Chile’s interest in BRICS is growing, much like in other Latin American countries, Russian Ambassador to Santiago Vladimir Belinsky said.

South Africa to Host 35th PIANC World Congress

South Africa to Host 35th PIANC World Congress

An official at Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said the 35th edition of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructures entitled “PIANC World Congress 2024” will kick off in Cape Town, South Africa on April 29.

BRICS Universe Exhibition is held in Russia

BRICS Universe Exhibition is held in Russia

An exhibition of the "BRICS Universe" project opened in St. Petersburg, featuring images of UNESCO's creative cities from the BRICS countries, taken both on Earth and from the ISS.

Eurozone factory activity nosedives: S&P Global

Eurozone factory activity nosedives: S&P Global

Manufacturing activity across the 20 countries that use the euro has continued to decline, largely due to a slowdown in the area’s leading economy Germany, according to a study by S&P Global.

Israel's economy shrinks by 19% in Q4 2023

Israel's economy shrinks by 19% in Q4 2023

Israeli economy recorded a double-digit contraction in the three final months of 2023, with the ongoing war on Gaza taking a heavy toll on consumer spending, trade and investment.