Business · 3 min read
The Choose Outre-Mer summit, opened on October 1 at the Banque de France, aims to encourage overseas residents, especially Reunion Islanders, to return home by promoting local jobs.
Business · 3 min read
Bananas are increasingly popular worldwide, with consumption in France catching up to the European average. However, the banana sector faces mounting threats, according to RFI.
Business · 3 min read
From October 1, reusable menstrual hygiene products are fully or partially reimbursed for women under 26 and the most vulnerable, according to the government highlighting their ecological benefits. This affects nearly 7 million people and receives mixed reactions among Paris Nanterre University students.
Business · 3 min read
On World Heart Day, Abidjan's Cardiology Institute provides free screenings to raise awareness about hypertension, a major cardiovascular risk affecting over 35% of adults in Côte d’Ivoire.
Business · 2 min read
Isabel Schnabel, ECB Executive Board member, explained at a seminar how the European Central Bank adapts its monetary policy to successive inflation shocks, notably since the Middle East conflict, by raising key interest rates and clarifying its policy framework.
Business · 3 min read
In Q2 2026, France's public debt hit 119% of GDP, the highest since 1946, according to Insee. Despite budget cuts, debt interest weighs heavily. Thousands of public workers protested falling purchasing power due to fuel price hikes.
Business · 3 min read
The 2026-2027 shea marketing campaign has officially begun in West Africa. The sector, used in cosmetics and as a cocoa butter substitute in cooking, faces export restrictions complicating trade.
Business · 1 min read
Facing soil depletion caused by chemical fertilizers, thousands of farmers in Madagascar's Itasy region have widely adopted liquid biofertilizers, improving agricultural yields and environmental sustainability.
Business · 3 min read
On October 1, the French government will present its 2027 finance bill targeting a public deficit reduction to 5% of GDP. Proposed measures include freezing civil servants' salary index, increasing retirees' contributions, and removing ineffective tax breaks to avoid tax hikes during the election year.
Business · 3 min read
New Zealand has announced a new contribution to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to enhance food safety and animal and plant health systems in developing countries, particularly in the Pacific. This funding supports projects based on international standards to facilitate safe and inclusive trade, contributing to food security and sustainable development.
Business · 3 min read
Meta announced Meta Enterprise Platform, a new AI-focused division to help businesses innovate, grow, and transform operations, led by Chirantan "CJ" Desai.
Business · 4 min read
A month before the US midterm elections, diesel prices have sharply risen on Route 66, especially between Chicago and St. Louis, impacting the local road economy and residents' morale ahead of the elections.
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