São Tomé and Príncipe

World Bank supports the social sector in São Tomé and Príncipe

8 March 2018

The World Bank will provide US$10 million to finance social projects in São Tomé and Príncipe, aiming, above all, to reduce social inequalities and fight poverty in the archipelago over the next 5 years, a World Bank official said on Wednesday in São Tomé.

Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe puts bank in pre-bankruptcy up for sale

27 February 2018

The Banco Privado de São Tomé e Príncipe bank will be sold "totally or partially" in a public as it is in a pre-bankruptcy situation, the Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe (BCSTP) announced on Monday in São Tomé.

Angola simplifies process of granting tourism visas

26 February 2018

Tourists intending to visit Angola are no longer obliged to present an invitation letter, a move that brings an end to a situation that has led to huge embarrassment for people who want to visit the country, weekly newspaper Expansão reported, citing a presidential order.

Trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries grows 29.4% in 2017

13 February 2018

Trade between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries totalled US$117.58 billion in 2017, a year-on-year increase of 29.40%, according to official Chinese figures released by Forum Macau.

Future of Forum Macau under discussion at its 15-year celebrations

9 February 2018

The Secretary-General of Forum Macau, Xu Yingzhen, announced in Beijing that the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the institution, in 2003 following a Chinese initiative joined by the Portuguese-speaking countries, would be celebrated in Macau this year.

British-American consortium to explore oil in São Tomé and Príncipe

23 January 2018

The oil consortium made up of BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd. and US-based Kosmos Energy has been awarded the right to prospect in two oil blocks in the São Tomé and Príncipe Exclusive Economic Zone, the director of the National Oil Agency said on Monday in São Tomé.

Government of Mozambique assesses plan presented by Anadarko Petroleum group

23 January 2018

The Mozambican government is evaluating the development plan for the Golfinho-Atum natural gas exploration project in the Rovuma basin presented by US group Anadarko Petroleum, said the president of the National Oil Institute.

China to study economic feasibility of major projects in São Tomé and Príncipe

17 January 2018

China plans to study the economic feasibility of construction projects for a deep-water port, assembling thermal power plants and modernisation of São Tomé and Príncipe's international airport, said China's Foreign Minister, who on Tuesday concluded a visit to São Tomé.

China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs concludes 48-hour visit to São Tomé and Príncipe

16 January 2018

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of China is due on Tuesday to attend an audience with the President of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Evaristo Carvalho and later with Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada, after starting a 48-hour visit to the West African archipelago on Monday.

Minister Wang Yi concludes African tour in São Tomé and Príncipe

15 January 2018

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will on Tuesday in São Tomé and Príncipe conclude an African tour that took him to Rwanda, Gabon and Angola.

China and Angola sign agreement to abolish ordinary visas

11 January 2018

China's Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, is due to arrive in Luanda on 13 January to sign an agreement to abolish visas for ordinary passports with the Angolan government, the Angolan Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.

Trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries exceeds US$100 billion from January to November

5 January 2018

Trade between China and the eight Portuguese-speaking countries was in excess of US$100 billion between January and November, rising by 29.47% year-on-year to US$107.75 billion, according to official Chinese figures published by Forum Macau.

Trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries grows 29.81% from January to October

29 December 2017

Trade between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries grew 29.81% year-on-year from January to October to US$97.99 billion, according to official Chinese figures issued on Thursday by Forum Macau.

Two consortia compete for oil prospecting in São Tomé and Príncipe

15 December 2017

São Tomé and Príncipe's National Petroleum Agency (ANP) is expected to announce the results of the public tender for exploration of blocks 10 and 13 in the country's exclusive economic zone in 30 to 45 days, the ANP's director general announced on Wednesday in São Tomé.

Macau supports young entrepreneurs from China, the Portuguese-speaking countries and Macau

27 November 2017

The programme to promote exchange and trade cooperation of young entrepreneurs from China and the Portuguese-speaking countries launched by the Macau Economics Service (DSE) is intended to encourage young people to travel to Portugal to understand the local market, according to an official press release.

Businesses from Portugal and China sign agreement for projects in Portuguese-speaking countries

24 November 2017

Public Companies from Portugal and China on Wednesday in Lisbon signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of transport infrastructure, roads and railways, in Portuguese-speaking countries, which may also include Brazil.

São Tomé and Príncipe candidate to become world agricultural heritage

20 November 2017

São Tomé and Príncipe plans to become world agricultural heritage, and a commission is preparing a "plan of action" to submit to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Saturday in São Tomé an official responsible for the application.

Macau should improve relations with Portuguese-speaking countries

16 November 2017

Macau should endeavour to be a good services platform for trade cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries, in order to contribute to the national development strategy, the Chief Executive of the special autonomous region, Chui Sai On, said on Wednesday.

São Tomé and Príncipe approves agreement for visa exemption with China

10 November 2017

The National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe has unanimously approved the agreement on mutual exemption of visas in diplomatic and service passports, established between the governments of the archipelago and the People's Republic of China the president of the Parliament, José Diogo said on Thursday.

Trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries rises 29.36% between January and September

9 November 2017

Trade between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries reached US$89.426 billion in the period from January to September, an annual increase of 29.36%, according to official Chinese figures released by Forum Macau.

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