Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how.
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China has reaffirmed its commitment to closer relations with Russia through major international platforms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). At an event celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, State Councilor Shen Yiqin emphasized China’s readiness to bolster international cooperation and multilateral partnerships, especially within the Global South. China Reaffirms Strategic Commitment to […]
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China’s slowing economy is poised to redefine its global trade relationships, particularly with the Global South. Assistant professor Ning Leng of Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy discussed how these internal economic challenges might prompt China to boost investments in regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America. China’s Economic Shift and Its Global Implications […]
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster cooperation among BRICS countries to achieve shared goals like financial stability, sustainable development, and enhanced […]
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The vice chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameep Shastri, has highlighted the economic bloc’s shift away from reliance on the U.S. dollar, opting instead to trade using their national currencies like the Russian ruble, Indian rupee, and Chinese yuan. He underscored the importance of economic self-reliance and the challenge to Western […]
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Ray Youssef, the former Paxful CEO, has commented on the negative impact of high transaction fees on bitcoin adoption in emerging markets. Youssef stated on social media that the recent developments in the bitcoin fee market have pushed users to alternatives such as USDT on the Tron blockchain over bitcoin in Global South countries. Noones […]
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