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24 November 2021

E-Commerce and Health Care to Take Center Stage at FOCAC 2021
China is expected to announce more financing and new deals in a range of areas, from e-commerce to health care at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Dakar, Senegal, at the end of the month.
22 November 2021

Chinese E-Commerce and E-Pay Apps Take Root in Africa
Chinese backed e-commerce and e-pay apps like OPay and PalmPay are taking root in Africa's booming digital economy, accelerated by the pandemic.
14 October 2021

Brazil and Portugal to Lead and Angola to Lag in 2021 GDP Growth
Brazil and Portugal will lead GDP growth among Portuguese-speaking economies in 2021, while Angola is set for another drop, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
14 September 2021

Changsha to Host China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in September
The second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo will be held in Changsha, Hunan province, at a time of booming trade and investment ties. 
07 September 2021

First Sustainability-Focused Startup Contest Between Students from China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Launches
The 928 Challenge, the first startup contest between students from China and Portuguese-speaking countries with a focus on sustainability has been launched.
06 September 2021

China’s Direct Investment Stock in Africa at USD 56 Billion
China's direct investment stock in Africa exceeded 56 billion U.S. dollars at the end of 2020, according to a new report by the China-Africa Business Council (CABC).
06 August 2021

African Union to Strengthen Cooperation with China in Transport Infrastructure, Energy and Digital
The African Union is looking to strengthen cooperation with China in transport infrastructure, energy and the digital economy, as a new session of the FOCAC is to be held later this year.
04 May 2021

Sino-African Relations to Recover and ‘Remain Strong’
Sino-African relations will recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and 'remain strong' in the years ahead, with new areas of co-operation, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
11 April 2021

IMF Improves Forecasts for Cabo Verde and Brazil, With High Ucertainty
Cabo Verde is expected to grow 5.8% this year, more than previously forecast and above the average for sub-Saharan Africa, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which also improved its outlook for Brazil, while worsening for Portugal and Angola.
29 March 2021

Legal Update/ Sao Tome e Principe: New Free Trade Zone Regime
Sao Tome e Principe has introduced changes to its Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca) Regime (Decree-Law no. 6/2021, of 5 March), according to legal database Legis-PALOP + TL.
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