João da Silva

Asia–Pacific (APAC), Singapore

Business Reporter at BBC

Articles

Biblioteca Municipal de Viana do Castelo: bastião do livro e da leitura

11 hours ago | publico.pt | João da Silva

A Biblioteca de Viana do Castelo, criada em 1888, incorporou parte do espólio resultante da extinção das ordens religiosas, o que constituiu o seu núcleo inicial. Não existia um edifício próprio na época, pelo que a biblioteca foi acondicionada junto da mais importante que existia em Viana do Castelo na altura, a Biblioteca do Liceu Nacional.
Trump crypto soars as US president offers dinner to top holders

16 hours ago | bbc.com | João da Silva

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holdersJoão da SilvaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe meme coin is one of several crypto-related ventures launched by businesses linked to TrumpThe price of Donald Trump's cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors.
Trump says he has 'no intention of firing' Fed boss

1 day ago | namibian.com.na | João da Silva

US President Donald Trump says he has “no intention of firing” Jerome Powell after repeatedly criticising the head of the Federal Reserve. But he added that he would like Powell to be “a little more active” when it comes to cutting interest rates. Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump also said he is optimistic about improving trade relations with China.
US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

2 days ago | bbc.com | João da Silva

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panelsJoão da SilvaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesTrina Solar is a China-based solar equipment manufacturer with operations across South East AsiaThe US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries.
US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

2 days ago | flipboard.com | João da Silva

20 hours agoThailand: Tourists use water guns to extinguish fire at fried chicken stall in ThailandPattaya City, Thailand - April 19, 2025 This is the astonishing moment tourists used their water guns to extinguish a burning fried chicken stall. The revelers were having water splash fights during the Songkran festival when a fire erupted at the street food shop along Pattaya Beach on April 19.
La amenaza de China contra los países que firmen acuerdos comerciales con EE.UU. que le perjudiquen

3 days ago | es-us.noticias.yahoo.com | João da Silva

João da Silva - Reportero de finanzas, BBC News21 de abril de 2025, 12:36 p.m.·4 min de lecturaChina advirtió que tomará represalias contra los países que hagan acuerdos con Estados Unidos que perjudiquen los intereses de Pekín, mientras la guerra comercial entre las dos economías más grandes del mundo amenaza con arrastrar a otras naciones.
China slams nations trying to 'appease' US in trade deals

3 days ago | bbc.com | João da Silva

China slams nations trying to 'appease' US in trade dealsJoão da SilvaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA Chinese official was responding to reports the US plans to use tariff negotiations to pressure other countries to restrict trade with ChinaChina has hit out at countries it accuses of appeasing the US in trade talks over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals

3 days ago | flipboard.com | João da Silva

4 hours agoOne of the biggest Tesla (TSLA) bulls on Wall Street says it’s time for Elon Musk to change the narrative about his EV maker. With Tesla set to report earnings on Tuesday after the ball amid slumping sales and a cratering stock, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives said Musk’s latest “turnaround …
Questionar para desbloquear: A importância do diálogo na política

6 days ago | publico.pt | João da Silva

Num mundo onde as perguntas são a chave para a descoberta, como é que nos perdemos em debates fechados? As perguntas são fundamentais nos processos de pesquisa, debate, resolução de problemas, consensos, soluções, inovação, e por aí fora. As perguntas desbloqueiam e clarificam. São as perguntas que fazemos em crianças que mais depressa e melhor nos ajudam a descobrir o mundo. São perguntas que vos trago. Vamos ter eleições legislativas.
Biblioteca Municipal de São João da Madeira: A poesia no quotidiano são-joanense

1 week ago | publico.pt | João da Silva

Ouça este artigo 00:00 05:34 Exclusivo Gostaria de Ouvir? Assine já A Biblioteca Municipal de São João da Madeira “tem sido determinante para a oferta cultural da cidade, promovendo eventos que enriquecem e aproximam a comunidade”, afirma Carla Relva, coordenadora da instituição.