Friday, February 16, 2024
Iraqi parliament to summon CBI governor to discuss US sanctions on domestic banks, 16 FEB
Iraqi parliament to summon CBI governor to discuss US sanctions on domestic banks
Shafaq News/ Iraqi lawmaker will meet with the governor of the central bank and other senior officials to discuss US sanctions on several Iraqi banks, a committee member said on Thursday.
The sanctions, imposed by the US Treasury Department in July 2023, are part of a campaign to crack down on Iran's use of the dollar.
The 14 banks affected by the sanctions are accused of facilitating financial transactions for Iran-backed groups.
The Iraqi parliamentary committee of finance will meet with the central bank officials to discuss the impact of the sanctions on the Iraqi economy and to find ways to mitigate the damage, said committee member Moein al-Kazemi.
The lawmaker said the meeting will discuss measures taken by the central bank to stabilize the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar, which has come under pressure since the sanctions were imposed.
"RV UPDATE" BY FRANK26, 16 FEB
Frank26
The CBI is not calling them 'lower denoms', they are calling them 'Lower notes'. They also explain the need for fractional banking through the coins they will be giving them. They are not using the word fractional banking with the citizens but they are telling them they will be able to get change so they will not lose money.
I don't plan to go to a bank. Can you imagine?Shell withdraws from petrochemical project, expresses interest in gas sector in Iraq, 16 FEB
Shell withdraws from petrochemical project, expresses interest in gas sector in Iraq
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, John Crocker, Shell Global Executive Vice President (Government Relations), explained to the Iraqi Prime Minister the main reason behind Shell's withdrawal from a petrochemical project in Iraq.
During his visit to the Netherlands, Al-Sudani met with Crocker, Mammoet CEO Paul van Gelder, and Saybolt's Government Affairs Manager, Marnix Koets.
Shell representative explained that "a change occurred in the company's plans regarding petrochemical projects around the world, which was the reason for withdrawing from the Nebras project in Iraq."
Crocker highlighted, "The company is currently focusing its investments and projects, in all its locations, on the gas sectors, investment, and development technologies." Confirming the company's "strong commitment" to continuing its operations in Iraq, initiated a decade ago, and expressed a serious desire to expand its activities in the gas investment sector.
In response, Al-Sudani stressed Iraq's eagerness to strengthen cooperation with Dutch companies possessing significant experience in various energy sectors, especially clean and renewable energy. Additionally, he pointed out that Iraq offers numerous investment opportunities for these companies alongside their ongoing projects in the country.
In parallel, Gelder and Koets expressed their appreciation for the facilities provided by the Iraqi government to foreign companies.
"QFS CONVERSATION" WITH GOLDILOCKS, 16 FEB
GOLDILOCKS
"Nigeria-Vietnam trade chamber partners UNILAG to revolutionise microchip industry."
Nigeria and Vietnam are making bilateral trade agreements to move forward with the microchip industry.
As we learned just a few days ago, Nigeria is moving to a free floating rate exchange allowing supply and demand to determine their exchange rate.
Microchips and semiconductors play a critical role in the Global Economy, and these new demands will increase new economic influences in each other's country and the world.
There is no doubt that this particular move between Nigeria and Vietnam in the microchip industry will influence the exchange rate in both countries.
© Goldilocks
https://www.businessamlive.com/nigeria-vietnam-trade-chamber-partners-unilag-to-revolutionise-microchip-industry/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor_industry
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