NewZ NewZ with a Zeal
We wish to draw the attention of the Government to the difficulties faced by our member companies and the broader private sector in obtaining foreign currency to finance much-needed imports due to the prevailing situation with regard to the lack of availability of foreign currency.
December, 2021
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23 December
Mithra Pharmaceuticals (EBR:MITRA) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Debt is a tool to help businesses grow, but if a business is incapable of paying off its lenders, then it exists at their mercy. Ultimately, if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt,
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23 December
Asian Stocks Up Over Positive U.S. Data, Positive Omicron Signs
Asia Pacific stocks were up on Thursday morning, contributing to a global rally as mostly positive U.S. data and positive signs about the impact of the omicron COVID-19 variant on the economic recovery.
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23 December
Blackstone Vietnam nickel resource jumps 73 per cent
ASX-listed, Blackstone Minerals has delivered a cracking 73 per cent lift to its nickel resource base at its multi-deposit Ta Khoa nickel, copper and platinum group elements project in northern Vietnam.
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23 December
Senator Susan McDonald's reflections on the week that was in agriculture
COMMENT: Senator Susan McDonald reflects on net zero, the free trade agreement with the UK and the World Trade Organisations ruling on Indias sugar subsidies.
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23 December
ASX rises as Wall Street gains; Magellan rebounds while Bega Cheese tumbles
Australian shares have extended gains after Wall Street advanced overnight on upbeat economic data and an encouraging Omicron update. The ASX 200 is higher following Wall Street's rally upwards at the open US consumer confidence improved further in December European shares ended on Wednesday at near one-week highs The ASX 200 closed 0.
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23 December
DigitalX Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
DigitalX Limited (ASX:DCC)(OTCQB:DGGXF) ('DigitalX' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce that after an extensive executive search process it has appointed highly experienced finance industry executive Lisa Wade as Chief Executive Officer.
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23 December
KKR, Ontario Teachers’ and PSP Investments complete acquisition of Spark Infrastructure
Spark Infrastructure invests in essential energy infrastructure businesses within Australia, which serve over 5 million homes and businesses, and are deeply involved in supporting the transition of Australia’s electricity grid to one that is increasingly reliant on renewable energy.
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23 December
Coming in 2022: The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement ( A-UK FTA) was signed on 17 December 2021. Once in force, the A-UK FTA will eliminate tariffs on over 99% of Australian exports to the United Kingdom, create new opportunities for workers,
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23 December
Health insurance premiums are rising by 2.7% in 2022 (but that’s good, kind of)
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has approved price rises for 2022, which are an average of 2.7 percent across every fund. That's the lowest average annual increase in 21 years. It's also slightly lower than the average price increase from 2021,