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Indonesia Takes Strategic Step with USD 34 Billion U.S. Trade Deal
EIN Presswire
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July 15, 2025
EBC Financial Group analyses Indonesia’s strategic trade offer as Trump-era tariffs threaten Southeast Asian exports. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With the clock ticking toward a 1 August tariff deadline, Indonesia has...
Greece Suspends Asylum Applications for North African Migrants
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has announced the suspension of asylum applications from individuals arriving from North Africa for a period of three months, as revealed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The move is intended to address the growing number of...
President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to US tariffs announcement
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. The President has further noted that South Africa is one of a number of countries to have...
Greece suspends processing of asylum applications for North Africans
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has temporarily suspended the processing of asylum applications for individuals arriving from North Africa, citing a sharp increase in illegal sea crossings, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday. The...
S. Africa urges G20 to end exploitative extraction of nation's mineral resources
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has called on the G20 to play a leading role in ending the exploitative extraction of Africa’s mineral resources and to support a more just and inclusive international system. The demand was made by Ronald Lamola, South...
Russia Seeks Expanding Trade with Africa
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is emerging as a crucial market for Russian exporters, offering substantial untapped opportunities for trade growth and investment, according to the vice president of the Russian Export Center (REC). In her address at the...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund and Law Society of South Africa Young Lawyers Conference
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Programme Director President of the Law Society of South Africa, Nkosana Mvundlela Judges who are present Distinguished lawyers and legal practitioners Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good morning It was Karl Marx who wisely observed...
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Theme: “From Mandates to Meaning: Advancing Inclusion through Law, Budget and Action” Honourable House Chairperson, Deputy Minister Honourable Steve Letsike, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Honourable Lizel Van Der Merwe, Honourable Members...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Honourable Chairperson of the Session, Honourable Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Seiso Mohai, Honourable Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Teliswa...
Minister Parks Tau: Trade, Industry and Competition Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, Director-General and Senior Officials of the dtic, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning! Seventy years ago, in Kliptown, ordinary South Africans dared to imagine an extraordinary future: “The people shall share...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit - Intervention on peace, pecurity and global governance
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, President Lula, for your warm welcome and for hosting us, as Chair of the 17th BRICS Summit, in...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Environment, COP30 and Global Health, 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of global and regional institutions, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, This moment in...
Minister Gayton Mckenzie on Formula One Bid Steering Committee conclusion of bid process
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has thanked the Formula One Bid Steering Committee (BSC) for concluding the process of selecting a potential promoter for South Africa’s first Formula One Grand Prix since the dawn of...
Minister Patricia de Lille on procurement allegations at South African Tourism
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
I have noted with deep concern the media reports published by City Press and News24 on the allegations of serious procurement irregularities at South African Tourism, specifically relating to tenders linked to the hosting of flagship trade events....
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Breakfast Engagement on Emergency Response to Teenage Pregnancy
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Programme Director Honourable Deputy Minister Letsike Distinguished guests, colleagues, and partners from across Government and civil society Good morning, I am honoured to offer a message of support at this critical engagement. Teenage pregnancy...
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Opening ceremony of YeBo GoBeyond Conference 2025
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Programme Director, Wayde Groep, Head of YearBeyond, Jacqueline Boulle, Representatives from civil society, And most importantly, our young leaders, change makers, dreamers and doers gathered here today, Good morning, and thank you for the...
Russia wants more profound trade relations with Africa
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is becoming an increasingly vital market for Russian exporters, offering substantial room for growth, according to Tatyana An, Vice President of the Russian Export Center (REC). Speaking at the INNOPROM-2025 industrial expo in...
What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...
Pretoria urges G20 to acknowledge unjust exploitation of Africa’s mineral wealth
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has called on the G20 to champion a fairer global system that stops exploitative extraction of Africa’s mineral resources. Speaking at the G20 Sherpa...
Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...