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Buccaneers Rumors: Proposed Trade Sends TB $72M WR

Mark Lewis

September 26, 2022

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Getty Todd Bowles faces a plethora of injuries on the Buccaneers roster. ...

A trickle of imports from Russia appear to survive the government’s ‘effective ban’

Mark Lewis

September 19, 2022

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Tom Lee / StuffThe Fertilizer Association does not know the identity of the company that was still importing from Russia in July.According to Stats NZ records, a thin trickle of imports are still arriving in Ne...

How worried are young receivers? Carson Wentz?

Mark Lewis

September 14, 2022

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The Colts finally played a real game of football. They didn't win, but they didn't lose either. It was an AFC South game, but it was against the team that should finish last in the division.It's also week 1, ...

Benefits of Joining the Global IP Network

Mark Lewis

September 10, 2022

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Asjadul Kibria | Published: September 10, 2022 9:06:54 PM More than three years have passed since Bangladesh's trade policy was the subject of a global review under the aegis of the World Trade Or...

Admonition before the incorrigible nation – OpEd – Eurasia Review

Mark Lewis

September 8, 2022

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"Pakistan is the resilient nation." Well it is. We proudly own the quote while describing our nation's ability to emerge from crisis and mishaps. Renowned French political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot in ...

Looking for opportunities in the metals of the future

Mark Lewis

September 2, 2022

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jasonbennee/iStock via Getty Images Metal exporters in emerging markets (EM) could be underestimated given the increased demand for clean transportation created by regulation and consumer preferences – and t...

Sudanese Journalists Syndicate elects its first president in 33 years

Mark Lewis

August 29, 2022

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Elections for the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate launched in Khartoum on Saturday morning have been successfully concluded. The electoral committee has announced that Abdelmonim Abu Idris, who wor...

Raiders roster projection. Will Alex Leatherwood be traded?

Mark Lewis

August 27, 2022

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Missed opportunities and economic integration

Mark Lewis

August 25, 2022

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File photo of the foreign ministers of Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia during a meeting on February 18, 2012 in Rabat to try to relaunch a union of North African countries. AFP PHOTO / ABDELHAK...

After Pelosi visit, US announces trade talks with Taiwan

Mark Lewis

August 22, 2022

Trade Regime

In the wake of the tense military standoff with China sparked by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei, the Biden administration will hold talks to discuss boosting trade ties with Taiwan. The anno...

Ali Saleh to Saddam: War breaks out… The goal is to destroy the Iraqi army

Mark Lewis

August 20, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat publishes excerpts from the memoirs of former Iraqi Trade Minister Muhammad Al-Rawi Dr. Muhammad Mahdi Salih...

Businessman stuck in Hainan’s COVID-19 lockdown says island governance ‘very poor’

Mark Lewis

August 18, 2022

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Mr Lin and his family had been hoping for a great family vacation together, but are now stuck in the Chinese regime's lockdown on what has been a difficult journey. Coming from Chengdu, a city in southwest Chin...

BHP Sees Steel Markets Outside China Under Pressure – Commodity Commentary

Mark Lewis

August 16, 2022

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BHP Group Ltd. reported on Tuesday an increase in its profits for the year as a whole, reflecting the sale of its oil business and the strength in commodity prices. Here are a few remarks taken f...

India and Tunisia: Dancing in Democracy!

Mark Lewis

August 12, 2022

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Tunisian leaders expressed their appreciation for Indian democracy and its founders such as Mahatma Gandhi and recognized India's experience of freedom struggle as an inspiration to their country. Elections in ...

North Korea steps up surveillance of overseas trade officials

Mark Lewis

August 10, 2022

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FILE PHOTO: North Korean Embassy in Malaysia. (NK daily) North Korean authorities are stepping up their surveillance and checks on North Korean trade officials based abroad. The intens...

Western phantom energy sanctions are fueling the Russian war machine

Mark Lewis

August 7, 2022

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The writer is chief economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyyWestern sanctions on Russian fossil fuels are a ghost. Revenues from the sale of oil, gas and coal to Kremlin coffers are e...

Let’s Talk Sanctions – BusinessWorld Online

Mark Lewis

August 3, 2022

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In February, Russia invaded Ukraine, bringing down on Moscow a regime of sanctions coming mainly from Western countries. What does it mean when sanctions are imposed on an individual,...

GST Transitional Credit – End of an interminable five-year litigation

Mark Lewis

August 1, 2022

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A bitter fight between the Indian government and the taxpayers has come to an end. With Supreme Court Decision in Union of India & Anr vs Filco Trade Center Pvt Lts & AnrThe Honorable Apex Court put an end to...

Russia (just like the West) is not a true friend of Africa | Opinions

Mark Lewis

July 30, 2022

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On July 24, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov landed in Cairo, Egypt, at the start of a five-day tour of Africa intended to strengthen his country's ties with nations on the continent. He began his four-co...

Sophia Lacayo’s Miami-Dade Commission campaign is riddled with red flags

Mark Lewis

July 28, 2022

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The Miami-Dade County Commission election is less than a month away and the race for District 12, which includes the cities of Doral, Sweetwater and parts of Hialeah, is heating up. It is the first time in twen...

Ukraine wants JPMorgan, Citi and HSBC prosecuted for war crimes: Zelenskyy aide

Mark Lewis

July 26, 2022

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei July 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine.Alexei Furman | Getty ImagesMajor US and European ba...

Live News: Myanmar junta executes four pro-democracy activists

Mark Lewis

July 25, 2022

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Let the games begin. No, not the acrimonious tussle between the last two candidates in the Conservative Party leadership election – although you can watch that on the BBC on Monday. This week marks the start ...

Lungiswa Gqunta at the Henry Moore Institute – subtly shocking sculptures

Mark Lewis

July 23, 2022

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In a family photo, four black women frolic on a beach. A carefree and happy moment, apparently. Then you learn the context: Port Elizabeth, South Africa, mid-1970s. The country's apartheid regime legislated o...

Trade Body Writes to States Calling for GST Removal on Unbranded Packaged Foods

Mark Lewis

July 21, 2022

Trade Regime

The trade body Confederation of All Indian Traders (CAIT) has written a letter to the Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers of all the states calling for the removal of the r...

Moderate impact of Fed’s Taper 2 on India due to strong external position: RBI

Mark Lewis

July 17, 2022

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The impact of the US Federal Reserve's announcement in November last year...

Ukraine accuses US and European banks of having ties to Russia

Mark Lewis

July 15, 2022

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The Ukrainian government has asked US and European bank bosses to sever ties with groups that trade Russian oil, while a senior official of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the lenders of "war c...

Donald Trump and Mike Pompeo could be targeted by Iran: report

Mark Lewis

July 14, 2022

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Former US President donald trump is one of the officials in Iran's crosshairs as it seeks revenge for the Major General's murder. Qassem Soleimania high-ranking military figure in the Middle Eastern nation.What...

The West faces a new alliance of autocracies and theocracies

Mark Lewis

July 12, 2022

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World politics has reached a worrying phase of polarization. The struggle between the US-led democracies and the Russian-Chinese-led autocracies mainly underlies this development. But there is also another...

PHL signs the United Nations Convention on Electronic Communications in Commercial Contracts

Mark Lewis

July 10, 2022

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Reuters THE PHILIPPINES have submitted their instrument of ratification of a United Nations (UN) convention recognizing the use of electronic communications in commercial contracts, the...

Need a summer read? Discover the last books of the Faculty of the Pardee School

Mark Lewis

July 8, 2022

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Summer: a time for a long vacation, relaxing on the beach and picking up a good book. Although classes at Boston University won't start for another two months, it's a great time to read the latest re...

My take: an overview of the currency peg and managed floats

Mark Lewis

July 7, 2022

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In the debate over whether Malaysia chose the right monetary regime for itself – which became public when a former two-time Prime Minister became involved – we saw in Part 1 of this article (The Edge, June 27) ...

How to avoid getting caught on the wrong side of the strip in H2

Mark Lewis

July 5, 2022

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Reiterating several ...

Chicago Bulls may have signed Coby White exit strategy

Mark Lewis

July 3, 2022

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The Chicago Bulls haven't made a splash in free agency this year. It's not a huge surprise considering their salary cap situation. Instead, vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas focused o...

Copyright Office Says News Biz Needs Aggregators

Mark Lewis

July 1, 2022

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By Andrew Karpan (July 1, 2022, 4:02 p.m. EDT) -- The US Copyright Office has opposed extending any new copyright protections to news organizations that complain that online aggregators steal their conte...

EU wants open talks on Northern Ireland, not predefined UK outcome – official

Mark Lewis

June 29, 2022

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UK pushes ahead with plans to scrap some Northern Ireland trade rulesTrade rules agreed by EU and UK in Brexit divorce dealFix has implemented an efficient border for goods in the Irish SeaLast substantive talk...

Confront Cambodia’s “Lady Liberty”

Mark Lewis

June 28, 2022

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Theary Seng certainly knows how to grab attention. The prominent Cambodian-American lawyer and human rights activist was dressed as 'Lady Liberty', draped in flowing dresses, sprinkled with gold sequins and ca...

Putin’s nightmare: Russia’s Su-75 stealth fighter may never fly

Mark Lewis

June 26, 2022

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Cheap and stealth fighter aren't words that ever go together in a sentence. However, since this time last year, Russia has been trying to promote its new Su-75 fighter as a cheap take on stealth. But for P...

Wave of wage strikes in Sudan continues, along with protests against violence and racism

Mark Lewis

June 24, 2022

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Sudan is still experiencing a wave of protests and strikes in various parts of the country, mainly against violence and to demand better wages or the implementation of the salary structure promised...

FirstFT: Biden calls for ‘gas tax holiday’

Mark Lewis

June 22, 2022

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Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Sign up for our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get it delivered straight to your inbox every weekday morningJoe Biden wi...

A respite for the Afghan economy – OpEd – Eurasia Review

Mark Lewis

June 18, 2022

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Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian aid as its economy has been in decline since the Taliban took control of Kabul. The other thing that is causing its economic situation to run out of steam is the no...

US investigates Vietnamese wood cabinet suppliers for trade violations

Mark Lewis

June 17, 2022

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Washington— The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating possible evasion by Vietnamese suppliers of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on wooden kitchen and bathroom cabinets imported from Vietnam that...

Twitter reacts to Robert Quinn’s absence from Bears minicamp

Mark Lewis

June 14, 2022

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The Chicago Bears launched a mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, which Robert Quinn should not attend, according to Ian Rapoport. There have been rumors of a potential Quinn trade dating back to the NFL Combine, whe...

NFC Ratings: David Montgomery, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Mark Lewis

June 12, 2022

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Bear Bear HC Matt Eberflus praised RB David Montgomery and think it will integrate well with their system. "Talking about engine and saying, yeah, that's that guy," Eberflus said, via ESPN's Courtney Cronin....

Iran has lessons from Russia’s grim survival under sanctions

Mark Lewis

June 11, 2022

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The founder of one of Iran's first advertising agencies to focus on social media has some advice for Russian companies, now that their country is also under international sanctions: you will adapt and sur...

With the win over Toronto, the Royals got a reprieve if not a reset

Mark Lewis

June 9, 2022

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Former New York Giants DB Logan Ryan breaks silence on exit

Mark Lewis

June 5, 2022

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During his two season stint with the Giants, defensive back Logan Ryan seemed like everything a team could want in a player: he was tough, a leader, a solid contributor and a good team representative i...

Fuel damper

Mark Lewis

June 4, 2022

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All of a sudden, the economic crisis in the country has sprouted teeth and nails - a direct result of the government's aggressive subsidy reversal campaign under which fuel prices have catapulted from Rs 6...

Scoggins: Connelly’s to-do list starts with making Towns super rich and looking to trade Russell

Mark Lewis

June 1, 2022

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NFC ratings: bears, lions, vikings

Mark Lewis

May 30, 2022

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Bear Bear HC Matt Eberflus says there's no reason to sound the alarm with CB Jaylon Johnson work with the second unit. "He just got back into action right now,Eberflus said, via NBC Sports. "So we just se...

Sri Lanka in talks with India to restructure and expand trade credits

Mark Lewis

May 28, 2022

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ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka's envoy to New Delhi, Milinda Moragoda, has met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the already planned trade credit expansion and restructuring, the country's ...

Government urged to revive diplomacy with Afghanistan – or China will fill the void

Mark Lewis

May 24, 2022

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In damning Foreign Affairs Committee report, MPs say Foreign Office, National Security Adviser and ministers must accept responsibility for lack of preparedness or response, abandoning UK allies United Kingdom...

The Afghan Taliban have no intention of becoming a normal modern-day political player

Mark Lewis

May 22, 2022

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The Taliban regime in Afghanistan enjoys complete freedom to enforce its political and religious order. They do what they believe is right. And in doing so, as their exclusive approach to governanc...

UN Global Compact inaugurates regional hub in Nigeria

Mark Lewis

May 20, 2022

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The UN Global Compact Network in Nigeria inaugurated the two-year UN Global Compact Africa Strategy and Africa Regional Hub to mobilize business for impact across the continent. The UN-Global...

The United States will ease some economic sanctions against Venezuela

Mark Lewis

May 17, 2022

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The US government is set to ease some economic sanctions against Venezuela in a move intended to encourage the resumption of negotiations between the US-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás...

Buy UK plants to avoid another red squirrel disaster, warns Wildlife Trust

Mark Lewis

May 16, 2022

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Dr Richard Benwell, chief executive of Wildlife and Countryside Link, said: “Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to wildlife. They are also bad for business, affecting both the fishing, agricultur...

The case of public cannabis retailers

Mark Lewis

May 14, 2022

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Connecticut deserves credit for making social equity the cornerstone of the legal adult cannabis industry in the state. Other states that legalized before Connecticut had language in their laws that recognized...

Report: Donovan Mitchell has interest in being traded to Atlanta Hawks

Mark Lewis

May 10, 2022

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The Hawks are making changes this offseason. Travis Schlenk said it was a mistake not to shuffle the roster a year ago, and now he will be looking to level up. Luckily for him, Hawks ownership is willi...

Small businesses will be protected from the predatory practices of big tech companies

Mark Lewis

May 9, 2022

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Small businesses will be protected from predatory practices and consumers will have more choice and control over their online experiences as the UK government sets out its final vision for how the new digital ...

Iranian regime under pressure to release teachers detained after wage protests

Mark Lewis

May 5, 2022

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BEIRUT: Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged expats to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections to ensure their voices are heard and they can achieve the changes they want. Mikati's call came as h...

Derek King remains in contention for Blackhawks coaching job

Mark Lewis

May 4, 2022

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said Tuesday that interim coach Derek King is still in the running… CHIC...

Iran News in Brief – May 2, 2022

Mark Lewis

May 2, 2022

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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn pinterest Reddit E-mail To print A street in Eslamshahr, Tehran province, Iran THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 10:00 CEST Iranian teachers hold protest ral...

(Video) Iran-London conference: “No to belligerence and fundamentalism” on the eve of Eid Al-fitr

Mark Lewis

April 30, 2022

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On Thursday April 28, 2022, on the eve of Eid al-Fitr, a conference entitled “No to belligerence and fundamentalism” was held in London, in the presence of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-e...

Canadian workers declare support for international online May Day rally

Mark Lewis

April 29, 2022

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Are you a railway worker? Contact the CP Rail Base Workers' Committee at [email protected] If you are an educator, connect with the Pan-Canadian Committee of Grassroots Educators at [email protected]...

ESPN Draft Buzz: “The Falcons’ 8th overall selection is probably a parachute pick for [Kayvon] Thibodeaux”

Mark Lewis

April 25, 2022

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Atlanta's new regime is three days away from its second draft and will approach it with a best-player-available strategy. Terry Fontenot was adamant about this method. The first-time GM has said time a...

How sanctions are strangling the Russian economy

Mark Lewis

April 24, 2022

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin may play down the impact of Western sanctions from his Kremlin bunker, but there is no doubt that the measures are increasing the pressure.The impression the West has of Putin's go...

India’s data protection laws will be key to attracting FDI and boosting digital exports

Mark Lewis

April 22, 2022

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At the cost of repeating a cliché, technology and data-driven innovations are at the center of economic activity in what is now a digitally-led era. Trade in digital services is highly dependent on the ability...

The United States should rethink trade with Kazakhstan

Mark Lewis

April 20, 2022

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur the contributors are theirs. After Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, global outrage prompted American investors and companies of all...

India-Bangladesh tour operators intend to set up joint venture

Mark Lewis

April 18, 2022

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India-Bangladesh tour operators intend to set up joint venture Agartala, April 18 (UNI) Tripura Tourism Development Corporation on Monday convened an interf...

What would an offensive-focused draft look like?

Mark Lewis

April 15, 2022

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Minnesota Vikings fans are counting down the days until the 2022 NFL Draft. With fictional drafts galore, a large majority of the fan community is operating on the assumption that new general manager Kwesi Ado...

President Xi inspects Hainan Economic Zone as China’s largest free trade port celebrates 4th anniversary

Mark Lewis

April 13, 2022

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Aerial photo taken on Dec. 5, 2021 shows the sunrise scenery of Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, south China's Hainan Province. Photo: XinhuaChinese President Xi Jinpin...

Bleacher Report thinks Jags should trade OT Cam Robinson

Mark Lewis

April 11, 2022

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Bleacher Report released a list of five trades NFL teams should try to make before this month's draft and included the Jacksonville Jaguars in one of its potential deals. Ian Wharton thinks the team should trad...

Vladimir Putin brings global markets back to the 2000s

Mark Lewis

April 9, 2022

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At the turn of the century, currency traders, hedge funds and hard-hitting economists were obsessed with central bank foreign exchange reserves.The euro was a baby, and backers faced an uphill battle to ...

Senate to vote on revoking Russia’s trading status and oil ban

Mark Lewis

April 7, 2022

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the import of its oil, stepping up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid ...

Crisis in Ukraine: New Zealand announces new sanctions against Russia

Mark Lewis

April 6, 2022

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PoliticsUpdateApril 6, 2022 01:102 minute readForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has applied new sanctions to Russia. Photo/Mark MitchellNew Zealand will apply the largest trade sanctions against Russia to date in...

Live News: Turkey’s inflation hits 20-year high of 61%

Mark Lewis

April 4, 2022

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Soaring coal and gas prices will push Australia's resource export earnings to a record high, new government figures reveal, reflecting the global energy supply crisis stemming from the pandemic and war in Russi...

Doug Bannister, Port of Dover Manager: “We are at the heart of Brexit. I signed up for this’ | International exchange

Mark Lewis

April 2, 2022

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OWhen Doug Bannister announced to his family that he would be joining the Port of Dover as managing director, weeks before the original Brexit date of March 2019, his father-in-law expressed what many might hav...

Will sanctions against Russia work? Did they do it in Venezuela?

Mark Lewis

March 31, 2022

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This is what we learned from Venezuela By Bénédicte Bull* (Confidential) HAVANA TIMES — The sanctions the EU and the United States imposed on Russia last week are believed to be the toughest in history. But ...

The curious case of Libor Hajek in the New York Rangers organization

Mark Lewis

March 26, 2022

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Death, Taxes, and Libor Hajek's Place in the New York Rangers Organization; the three guarantees in life.The 2022 NHL trade deadline has passed and Libor Hajek is still a New York Ranger. The young Czech def...

Tyreek Hill Trade presents more damning evidence Giants should trade Saquon Barkley

Mark Lewis

March 24, 2022

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The New York Giants are going full steam ahead in their desperately needed rebuild. Many believed that would involve leaving veteran running back Saquon Barkley, the second overall pick in 2018 and t...

Putin’s regime deeply worrying, disastrous for the world: Boris Johnson on call with PM Modi

Mark Lewis

March 23, 2022

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his British counterpart Boris Johnson about the serious situation in Ukraine. Boris Johnson said: 'Putin's regime was deeply troubling and disastrous for the world. (LR)...

Europe Daily News, March 21, 2022 | Insights and Events

Mark Lewis

March 21, 2022

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EU RESPONSES TO CORONAVIRUS HEALTH VSCouncil Decision (EU) 2022/451 of 3 March 2022 authorizing the opening of negotiations on behalf of the European Union for an international agreement o...

The government is authorized to rebase the national accounts on 2015-2016

Mark Lewis

March 16, 2022

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ISLAMABAD: Following the replenishment of the Governing Council (GC) of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the government on Tuesday secured approval for the rebasing of the national accounts for the...

Columbia University on China helping Russia with the impact of sanctions

Mark Lewis

March 14, 2022

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China will consider its own interests when deciding whether to help Russia deal with the impact of Western sanctions following the war in Ukraine, says a former deputy US State Department sanctions coordinator ...

This Russian Company You’re Boycotting Isn’t Really Russian

Mark Lewis

March 12, 2022

Trade Regime

They poured the liquid - flavored with blueberry, orange and the original unflavored version - tweeting #DumpRussianVodka and, in gay bars across the country, they stuck to Absolut and soda à la square.That was...

Khalil Mack’s trade grades: Chargers edge out Bears in win-win deal for star pass rusher

Mark Lewis

March 10, 2022

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NFL headlines continued to roll Thursday, with the Chargers agreeing to acquire star passing thrower Khalil Mack in a high-profile trade ...

Russian sanctions regime passed in parliament

Mark Lewis

March 9, 2022

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The new set of rules that will give New Zealand the power to take more action against Russia as it continues its invasion of Ukraine passed parliament on Wednesday night. The Beehive, the New Zealand Parliament...

Western sanctions on Russia are working too well

Mark Lewis

March 7, 2022

Trade Regime

These Russian oil pumps may have less work in the coming ...

EU foreign policy chief says sanctions not aimed at regime change in Russia

Mark Lewis

March 5, 2022

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Thousands of hackers and IT specialists around the world are helping to defend Ukraine, and some are doing so by targeting Russian organizations with cyberattacks, a senior Ukrainian government cybersecurity of...

New fighting erupts after Myanmar junta attacks on Chinese border

Mark Lewis

March 3, 2022

Trade Regime

MNDAA fighters. / The Kokang By The Irrawaddy March 3, 2022 ...

Biden denies executive privilege claims for Navarro and Flynn during January 6 committee inquiry

Mark Lewis

March 1, 2022

Trade Regime

The Jan. 6 House Select Committee is seeking an interview with former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, pictured here. (Jabin Botsford/Washington Pos...

Column: BP’s Abandonment of Russia Shows Commodity Disruption Will Be Deep: Russell

Mark Lewis

February 28, 2022

Trade Regime

LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 28 (Reuters) - BP's decision to shed its stake in oil giant Rosneft is the first high-profile example of companies self-sanctioning their business ties with Russia, a process that cou...

A new regime for U.S. investments abroad would be the first of its kind

Mark Lewis

February 24, 2022

Trade Regime

The House recently passed the America COMPETES Act, which aims to boost the global competitiveness of the United States. However, the bill contains a little-noticed but important provision to create a new US g...

No 10 distances himself from the idea that the UK could scrap the new regime for testing goods

Mark Lewis

February 21, 2022

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Downing Street on Monday distanced itself from suggestions by the new Brexit Opportunities Minister that the UK could cut red tape by unilaterally agreeing to testing of industrial products by the EU and...

Building multilateralism in trade is essential

Mark Lewis

February 19, 2022

Trade Regime

Failure to do so would be throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Undoubtedly, the current state of global trade has its limits and is not entirely fair to all participants. A number...

IMF: Dangote Refinery Standby Credit Facility Can Accelerate Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Process

Mark Lewis

February 18, 2022

Trade Regime

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted that the non-oil sector of the Nigerian economy could be stronger, benefiting from its recent growth momentum, increased output from the new Dangote refiner...

US says China’s aggressive trade policies ’cause serious damage’

Mark Lewis

February 16, 2022

Trade Regime

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has accused China of failing to meet its commitments to the World Trade Organization and said it is exploring new ways to combat aggressive Chinese trade...

Ebang International Holdings Inc. will launch its Australian cryptocurrency exchange – Ebonex Exchange on February 15, 2022

Mark Lewis

February 15, 2022

Trade Regime

EBANG INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.HANGZHOU, China, 15 Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ebang International Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: EBON, the “Company,” “we,” or “our”), a global blockchain technology company, t...

Addressing Nigeria’s Persistent Foreign Exchange Problems

Mark Lewis

February 13, 2022

Trade Regime

Nigeria's foreign exchange crisis has been widely attributed to the monolithic model that characterizes Nigeria's oil-dependent economy. While successive administrations have made endless speeches abou...

Implications of the Crypto Tax Regime on the Common Investor

Mark Lewis

February 12, 2022

Trade Regime

Union Budget 2022-23: Crypto Gains, NFT Still Significantly High; A 30% tax rate may not deter most investors...

Why China is talking about a 1952 pact and ‘equal negotiations’ with Sri Lanka

Mark Lewis

February 10, 2022

Trade Regime

On January 9, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his trip to five Indian Ocean countries with his departure from Sri Lanka. During a 24-hour visit to Colombo, Wang kicked off the 65th anniversary celeb...

“I’m thinking of trading Aaron Rodgers and seeing what I can get in return”

Mark Lewis

February 8, 2022

Trade Regime

Charles Woodson is a Hall of Famer and a legend. Few players who have played for the Green Bay Packers have the stature and respect he has within the organization. When Woodson speaks, it doesn't ne...

E-invoicing, e-evaluator may mar int’l trade, according to an expert

Mark Lewis

February 7, 2022

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Economist and Managing Director (CEO) of the Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf has called for the phasing out of e-invoicing and e-valuation systems introduced by the Central ...

Why our economic recovery may be affected by rising fuel costs and the way forward

Mark Lewis

February 5, 2022

Trade Regime

The nation celebrated the new year in a subdued way due to restrictions due to the spread of Omicron - but there are also other reasons for the citizens' lack of enthusiasm. The main cause is rising food inflat...

ESPN ranks Jets 2nd in NFL for valuable offseason metric

Mark Lewis

February 2, 2022

Trade Regime

Getty New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh on November 14, 2021. Th...

Nord Stream shows that the economy must align with security

Mark Lewis

January 29, 2022

Trade Regime

The Nord Stream 2 public gas pipeline is designed to pump gas from Russia to Germany without having to transit through Poland or Ukraine. While Nord Stream 2 was completed in 2021, final certification from th...

China’s ‘Belt and Road’ risk in Syria could pay off big

Mark Lewis

January 28, 2022

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WASHINGTON- Civil war-torn Syria recently joined China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a move analysts say reflects China's growing interest in the Middle East. Through the BRI, China has invested and buil...

A young general manager is the right direction for the Minnesota Vikings

Mark Lewis

January 22, 2022

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As their search for a general manager narrows, it looks like the Minnesota Vikings are headed for a youth movement.Heading into the weekend, the Minnesota Vikings apparently narrowed their GM opening to two ca...

Let’s assess the mess new Canadiens GM Hughes has to clean up

Mark Lewis

January 20, 2022

Trade Regime

Here's the thing about changing GMs: He still has to deal with the decisions the fired executive left behind. So, of course, Marc Bergevin is no longer the general manager of the Canadiens, but Kent Hugh...

Brexit triggers a tsunami of trademark demands as UK companies rush to protect intellectual property

Mark Lewis

January 17, 2022

Trade Regime

Monday, January 17, 2022 8:16 a.m. According to data shared with AM City today. Wait times for trademark applications reached three to four months in early 2021, ...

Long GBP / JPY as Carry Trade theme reappears in 2022: Top Trade Q1 2022

Mark Lewis

January 11, 2022

Trade Regime

The yen remains a popular currency in the forex markets for many reasons and in this case, it is because of its attractiveness in the "carry trade". A carry trade exists whenever you have two currencies with ...

Coup d’état: ECOWAS hits Mali with new sanctions following postponement of elections

Mark Lewis

January 10, 2022

Trade Regime

Posted January 10, 2022 West African leaders on Sunday backed tough new sanctions against Mali, including border closures and a trade embargo, saying the military regime's delays in returning to civilian r...

Ukraine: statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs – GOV.UK

Mark Lewis

January 6, 2022

Trade Regime

Before I begin, I would like to welcome the Right Honorable Gentleman to his new role, and my honorable friend to his new post as Minister for Europe. I wish to inform the Assembly of what we are doing to co...

Tua Tagovailoa is in limbo alongside Jimmy Garoppolo

Mark Lewis

January 4, 2022

Trade Regime

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The dolphins are in a bit of trouble here. For the second year in a row, the Dolphins' playoff hopes were dashed by a resounding loss at the hands of a playoff-lin...

2021 saw China’s Xi Jinping tighten his grip on power

Mark Lewis

January 2, 2022

Trade Regime

In 2021, as most countries around the world struggled to contain the virus, China kept its borders sealed, eradicated epidemics with ruthless efficiency, and, in its zero Covid bubble, embarked on internal tu...

ARKK at Risk as Fed Pivots to Higher Interest Rate Regime: Top Trade Q1 2022

Mark Lewis

December 31, 2021

Trade Regime

The Federal Reserve made a very clear statement at the end of its December meeting: labor market. At that meeting, the FOMC doubled the pace of its reduction to $ 30 billion per month, a move that will see t...

What’s coming for the grocery store in 2022? | Reports

Mark Lewis

December 30, 2021

Trade Regime

Government response to the National Food Strategy Henry Dimbleby's National Food Strategy, released last July, aimed to tackle many of the UK's most pressing food system challenges, such as environmental d...

Lonzo Ball enters NBA health and safety protocols

Mark Lewis

December 26, 2021

Trade Regime

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ministers and opposition exchange criticism over disruption during Parliament’s winter session | Latest India News

Mark Lewis

December 24, 2021

Trade Regime

Two days after the acrimonious winter session ended, the opposition and government continued to trade blows over disruptions that wasted 52% of the Rajya Sabha's time and 19% of the Lok Sabha."It is both asto...

SEC addresses insider trading policies with new amendments

Mark Lewis

December 22, 2021

Trade Regime

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Top Headlines: WHO Warns Against Omicron; infra public health priority in 2022

Mark Lewis

December 21, 2021

Trade Regime

Covid-19: WHO warns of fast-spreading Omicron variant The Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads faster than the Delta variant and causes infections in people who have already been vaccinated o...