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China confirms trade deal framework reached with United States
China confirms trade deal framework reached with United States
Business and Economy
by  AFP

China confirmed on Friday details on the framework of a trade deal with the United States, saying Washington would lift "restrictive measures" while Beijing would "review and approve" items under export controls. Under the deal, China "will review and approve applications for the export control items that meet the requirements in accordance with the law".

Green bonds offer hope, and risk, in Africa's climate fight
Green bonds offer hope, and risk, in Africa's climate fight
Business and Economy
by  AFP

It only took two days for Nigeria to raise $59 million through green bonds -- part of a funding drive for climate and environmental projects in a nation still hooked on oil. Green bonds are similar to sovereign bonds: Investors are paid interest on what is essentially a loan to the government, but in this case the money funds environmentally friendly projects.