Jacob Atkins
@jacobatkins.bsky.social
Senior reporter - Global Trade Review.
We cover trade finance: the financing of exports, imports, and commodities.
We cover trade finance: the financing of exports, imports, and commodities.
Reposted by Jacob Atkins
My quick look at the momentous news from #Syria, for @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
The Fall of Assad’s Syria
In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad’s remarkable abdication of power, jubilation and fear collide as the country—and the region—faces an uncertain future.
www.newyorker.com
December 8, 2024 at 9:01 PM
My quick look at the momentous news from #Syria, for @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
Reposted by Jacob Atkins
gambling is out of control in Brazil
"20% of the money the government handed out for its flagship social program in August was spent at on-line gambling sites"
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
"20% of the money the government handed out for its flagship social program in August was spent at on-line gambling sites"
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Gamblers Pay 400% Loan Rates to Fund Betting Frenzy in Brazil
The boom shocked policy makers who are now scrambling to control it
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2024 at 2:01 PM
gambling is out of control in Brazil
"20% of the money the government handed out for its flagship social program in August was spent at on-line gambling sites"
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
"20% of the money the government handed out for its flagship social program in August was spent at on-line gambling sites"
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...