US agency seeks to expand investment reach into the Caribbean

Data center firm Vertiv will expand its Reynosa plant, investing US $150M

The investment will help establish Reynosa as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing in northern Mexico and further Mexico's leadership among Latin American nations in data center development. The post Data center firm Vertiv will expand its Reynosa plant, investing US 150M appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Castro secures franchise of Chinese sports goods giant Anta

Castro will invest an estimated NIS 30 million in setting up wholesale distribution, brand stores, and online marketing.

New Business Launch Highlights SBDC’s Commitment to Entrepreneurial Growth

Since its establishment in 2018, the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has supported more than 2,500 businesses throughout The Bahamas, helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful ventures. Adding to that growing number, Grand Bahama welcomed another local business on June 12 as Sawyers Catering on the Go officially opened its doors at the Freeport [] The post New Business Launch Highlights SBDC’s Commitment to Entrepreneurial Growth appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

Sitharaman, USTR Greer hold discussions in Delhi as India-US trade deal talks reach final stages

Discussions focus on advancing bilateral trade agreement and new economic opportunities

Agriculture Ministry Partners with IICA to Launch State-Of-The-Art Innovation Hub

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, highlighted the expansion of the more than 50-year partnership between Jamaica and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), citing []

Florida Criminalizes Local Companies That Conduct Business with Cuba

The law expands criminal penalties and allows for the revocation of business licenses. On Wednesday, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act (FIRE) went into effect in Florida, criminalizing local companies that conduct business with Cuba. RELATED: New State Institute Drives Cuban Economic Restructuring The legislation aims to curb the influence of governments considered hostile []

Costa Rica’s Puerto Caldera Modernization Moves Ahead After Appeal Rejected

Costa Rica’s long-delayed plan to modernize Puerto Caldera cleared a major hurdle this week after two appeals against the contract award were rejected, allowing officials to move toward signing the new concession contract for the country’s main Pacific cargo port. The decision confirms the award to Consorcio Sunset, the group selected for the concession to [] The post Costa Rica’s Puerto Caldera Modernization Moves Ahead After Appeal Rejected appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Polymarket seeks license to offer margin trading legally in US

Polymarket is seeking regulatory approval to offer margin trading in the US, a move that would let users bet on events with less capital upfront and help the prediction market platform attract more sophisticated traders. The company filed an ...

US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle

The United States government expanded its economic restrictions against Cuba today, blacklisting five entities and one individual accused of funding and facilitating the Cuban government’s operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures under Executive Order 14404, which was established by President Trump on May 1, 2026, to target repression and national security threats [] US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle

World Bank approves $1.25 bln loan to Nigeria for economic development — Bloomberg

The financing will be directed toward developing capital markets, modernizing the digital economy and e-government, and expanding access to electricity

Polymarket seeks approval to bring margin trading to U.S. customers

Polymarket seeks approval to bring margin trading to U.S. customers

Trump Admin Makes New Move to Beef Up American Manufacturing

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—In an effort to beef up America’s manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign companies, the Export-Import Bank, a federal credit agency, is unveiling a new loan opportunity for manufacturers. Specifically, the bank is now “offering lender guarantees of up to 90 on equipment loans and operating leases” to American small and...

Puerto Rico Film Festival Welcomes Costa Rica as Official Country in Focus (EXCLUSIVE)

The Puerto Rico Film Festival has announced Costa Rica as the official country in focus for its upcoming 17th edition, taking place August 19–23. The announcement marks the first time the festival elects a country of honor, and comes ahead of this year’s Costa Rica Media Market, a leading industry event taking place in San José []

Namibia tells China to add value, not just extract

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Chinese investors to move beyond extracting Namibia’s natural resources and instead invest in local value addition, saying the country will prioritise projects that create jobs and industrialise the economy. Addressing the Namibia-China Business Forum in Beijing on Thursday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is seeking partnerships that establish processing plants, manufacturing industries [] The post Namibia tells China to add value, not just extract appeared first on The Namibian.

US Rejects Automatic USMCA Renewal, Setting Stage for Tough Talks

On July 1, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that the United States has decided not to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, opting instead to conduct an annual review of the pact. The move creates greater uncertainty for North American manufacturers, farmers, energy companies, and other businesses, and is expected to []

Tesla, Toyota Tap Central Texas For Major Industrial Expansions

Two of the world’s largest auto manufacturers are making big industrial real estate moves in Austin and San Antonio.

Lynes Makes Push for Better Investment in Bahamian Businesses

Lynes Makes Push for Better Investment in Bahamian Businesses

[ANALYSIS] First of its kind: PLDT’s P24.2B data center REIT IPO

The VITRO IPO also represents a turning point where traditional property investment meets the modern technology age

Wall Street Week | USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?

This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week on the USMCA trade deal. The renegotiations are testing the future of an auto industry built on decades of cross-border integration. And, American farmers increasingly depend on exports to Canada and Mexico as other overseas markets become more difficult to access. Plus, years of infrastructure investment have created an energy market that crosses borders more easily than political narratives suggest. Later, can three countries with different priorities still agree on a common economic vision? (Source: Bloomberg)

Ogun’s 28km Coastal Highway Stretch Nears Completion As Deep Sea Port Gets Major Boost

Governor Abiodun says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has unlocked investment interest in Ogun’s emerging maritime corridor.

US lifts some Venezuela sanctions to help quake rescue efforts

Washington, June 27 (SANA) The US government has lifted a number of economic sanctions against Venezuela for four months to facilitate relief operations following a pair of deadly earthquakes that jolted the country. “All transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuelaare authorized” until October 23, a license issued Thursday evening by the US Treasury, []

Carbon trading not for business speculation: Environment Minister

Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has stressed that carbon credit trading through coastal mangrove ...

UAE Trade Days expands economic partnerships across South America in five-country tour

UAE Trade Days expands economic partnerships across South America in five-country tour

Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says

Zambia’s mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government’s fiscal consolidation gains traction after emerging from a sovereign default, said Citi’s country chief. “We have noted increased interest, especially when we have seen significant strides being made in terms of bringing stability to the Zambian economy,” said Lowani Chibesakunda, Citi’s [] The post Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says first appeared on Mwebantu.

Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness

With the 2026 USMCA review underway, negotiating authorities should focus on strengthening the mechanisms that promote trade facilitation: customs. The post Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness appeared first on Atlantic Council.

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Target Is Opening 11 Massive New Stores This Summer: See the Complete List of Locations

The openings are part of the retailer’s broader push to launch 300 new locations by 2035.

U.S. expands Cuba sanctions, targets tourism, paramilitary groups

U.S. expands Cuba sanctions, targets tourism, paramilitary groups

Commercial Real Estate Finance Is Entering the Crypto Age

Change is coming for the national banking system — and, by extension, commercial real estate finance — and it’s arriving through the innovations taking place across the nebulous world of cryptocurrencies, tokenization and stablecoins. On June 4, Goldman Sachs announced it had formed a partnership with Apex Group, a global fund administrator founded in Bermuda, []

America’s entrepreneurial boom begins long before venture capital

Latino-owned businesses added 180,000 net new firms between 2017 and 2023 while white-owned firms declined — and the talent pipeline behind that growth runs through Minority-Serving Institutions now facing funding uncertainty.