World

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  G20: Trade is key engine of economic growth

  IMF Managing Director Lagarde says world economy facing risks from 'rising trade tensions'

  • Posted July 23, 2018
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  Banco Popular among 81 winners at World Branding Awards

  Winners include Amazon, Apple, Coca–Cola, Colgate, Facebook, Gillette, Google, Marriott, McDonald's, Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks,...

  • Posted July 20, 2018
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  IEEFA report: Oil-purchase scandal undermines privatization, contract reform at Puerto Rico power company

  Finds scheme contributed to utility’s ruin and whistleblower suppression; potential grounds for bondholder claims

  • Posted July 18, 2018
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  Facebook to hold next Boost Your Business conference in Mayagüez

  Offers Blueprint, or free e-learning courses

  • Posted July 18, 2018
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  Startup raises nearly $9 million to commercialize lab-grown meat

  Merck backing could accelerate product's market arrival

  • Posted July 17, 2018
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  Some 72,000 people return to Puerto Rico in first 4 months of 2018

  Data confirm return of island residents after Hurricane Maria

  • Posted July 13, 2018
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  Puerto Rico blockchain advisory board holds first meeting

  Establishes plan to present proposals for initiatives, projects

  • Posted July 13, 2018
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  Starbucks to eliminate plastic straws by 2020

  Looking to develop a recyclable, compostable cup 

  • Posted July 9, 2018
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  Nearly $1.7 million assigned for access to STEM education, fostering agriculture and natural resource protection

  To recruit 12 students for post-grad STEM studies, for nonprofit to train farmers and...

  • Posted June 13, 2018
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  Report: World Cup to boost global adspend by $2.4 billion this year

  Investment in Puerto Rico estimated at $3.5 million

  • Posted June 11, 2018