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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
July 27, 2018 On July 23, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. GDP growth in 2017 is estimated at about 4 percent,...

IMF Executive Board Completes the Fifth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Approves US$0.9 Million Disbursement, and Concludes the 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
July 23, 2018 São Tomé and Príncipe’s medium-term economic outlook is favorable. Structural reforms and prudent fiscal policy are key to maintaining macroeconomic stability and boosting growth to reduce poverty. Implementing measures to contain...

Russian war-vessel resumes African tour
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in the Republic of the Congo as part of its ongoing regional tour, the Russian Embassy in Congo announced on Tuesday. The vessel, belonging to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, docked at...

IMF Staff Completes Combined 2018 Article IV Consultation and Fifth ECF Review Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
April 12, 2018 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

Russian Naval Vessel Strengthens Ties in Africa
(MENAFN) A Russian naval instructional vessel has reached the Republic of the Congo as part of a broader regional itinerary, the Russian Embassy in the Central African nation revealed on Tuesday. The vessel, named ‘Smolny’ and affiliated with...

IMF Staff Completes Review Visit to São Tomé and Príncipe
October 5, 2017 A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Xiangming Li visited São Tomé and Príncipe from September 20-October 5, 2017, to discuss progress with the country’s economic program supported by the IMF’s three-year...

IMF Staff Completes Visit to São Tomé and Príncipe
April 5, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...

IMF Executive Board Completes Second ECF Review for São Tomé and Príncipe, and Approves US$0.9 Million Disbursement
December 9, 2016 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the second review of São Tomé and Príncipe’s economic program, supported by an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) [1] arrangement. Completion of the review...

IMF Staff Completes Review Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
September 28, 2016 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated responds to Wrongful Allegations in some Media Publications
Download logo The attention of the ETI Group has been drawn to recent publications in some online media alleging overstatement of ETI’s balance sheet and income statements emanating from incorrect exchange rates in translating the financial...

Minister defends media regulation
Luanda, ANGOLA, October 22 - Mass media need to be regulated for the good exercise of citizenship, stressed Monday in Luanda, the Mass Media minister, João Melo. , Joao Melo praised the importance of bodies and structures such as the Platform for...

Meeting of the Council of Ministers on March 12th, 2025
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release Meeting of the Council of...
MPU Holds Sino-Portuguese Cultural Festival to Promote Multicultural Exchange
MACAU, March 7 - The Student Affairs Office of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) organised the third Sino-Portuguese Cultural Festival, themed "Chinese-Portuguese Convergence: Flourishing Talents", to promote Sino-Portuguese multicultural...
The 2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival will begin this Friday, October 25th, promoting Lusophone culture for six days
MACAU, October 24 - Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Galaxy Entertainment Group, and Co-organized by the Macao Government Tourist Office and the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the 2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival takes place from 25 to 27...
6th “Encounter in Macao - Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” and “2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival” inaugurated showcasing the glamour of diverse cultures and facilitating international cultural and artistic…
MACAU, October 25 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, with the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs Bureau,...
6th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries expands its scale to facilitate international cultural and artistic exchange
MACAU, October 9 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, with the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs Bureau,...

Celebrating the UN-Declared International Day of Peace
FOWPAL’s Peace Bell to Ring in Times Square in New York to Bless the World CA, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As climate change continues to ravage the environment and global instability threatens, global citizens face a...

The 2023 GEG Lusofonia Festival will begin this friday, October 27th, promoting the lusophone culture for three consecutive days
MACAU, October 26 - Organized by The Cultural Affairs Bureau, Co-Organized by The Macau Government Tourism Office and the Municipals Affairs Bureau, and primarily supported by Galaxy Entertainment Group, the 2023 GEG Lusofonia Festival takes place...

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin’s Regular Press Conference on April 25, 2024
China News Service: Yesterday, China Wildlife Conservation Association released that two giant pandas will depart for Spain for conservation cooperation at the end of this month. Do you have more information on that? Wang Wenbin: Giant panda...

Tai Ji Men Hosts Concert of Gratitude and Blessings
Co-founder of Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy Honored with President’s Lifetime Achievement Award CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy and five other civil society organizations hosted the "Concert...