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Helder Ferreira do Vale

Helder Ferreira do Vale

Associate Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Helder Ferreira do Vale is Associate Professor at Hankuk University’s (HUFS) Graduate School of International and Area Studies (GSIAS) in Seoul, South Korea. He holds a Ph.D. from the European University Institute - EUI (Florence, Italy), M.A. from Johns Hopkins University (Washington D.C., USA), and B.A. from Richmond American International University (London, UK). His research interests include federalism, comparative politics, and democratization. His works appears in several peer-reviewed journals. In the past, he held academic positions at the University of Barcelona, University of Lisbon, University of Cape Town, Institute of Advanced Studies Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK), among others. Also, he has worked for the Spanish Ministry of the Presidency as well as for several international organizations including the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Bolsonaro's approval rating is worse than any past Brazilian president at the 100-day mark

Apr 21, 2019 11:39 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was elected last year on a wave of popular anger at the countrys stagnant economy and political chaos, promising voters a better future. After just over 100 days in office, many...

Bolsonaro wins Brazil election, promises to purge leftists from country

Oct 29, 2018 19:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

After the most polarized and divisive campaign in its modern history, Brazil has elected as its next president a right-wing politician who openly disdains human rights and admires military dictators. Jair Bolsonaro, a...

'Disillusioned' Brazilians choose Bolsonaro, Haddad after a tense and violent campaign

Oct 09, 2018 12:59 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

After a tense, violent and polarized campaign, Brazilians have voted to advance two candidates from opposite sides of the ideological spectrum to a presidential runoff on Oct. 28. Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right congressman...

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Economy

Australian bonds jump tracking U.S. Treasuries ahead of trade talks with China

Australian government bonds jumped during Asian trading session Tuesday tracking a similar movement in the United States Treasuries amid a muted day that witnessed data of little economic significance as investors wait to...

UK gilts gain ahead of super-long 30-year auction, BoE Governor Carney’s speech

The United Kingdoms gilts gained during European session Monday ahead of the super-long 30-year auction, scheduled to be held on June 25 by 09:45GMT and Governor of Bank of England (BoE), Mark Carney, on June 26 by...

Australian bonds fall in muted trading session ahead of RBA Assistant Governor Bullock’s speech

Australian government bonds fell during Asian trading session Monday amid a muted day that witnessed data of little economic significance ahead of a keynote speech by Reserve Bank of Australias (RBA) Assistant Governor...

U.S. Treasury yields plunge after Fed adopts strong dovish stance; eyes on initial jobless claims

The U.S. Treasury yields plunged during Thursdays afternoon session, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting held late yesterday, while striking a dovish tone, indicating...

German bunds jump ahead of euro area’s June preliminary consumer confidence indicator

The German bunds jumped during European trading session Thursday ahead of the euro areas preliminary consumer confidence index for the month of June, scheduled to be released today by 14:00GMT. The German 10-year bond...

Politics

CAR: a society without authority, where children's schooling suffers

The news from the Central African Republic (CAR) is rarely good. The country has been involved in an on-and-off war for at least 20 years. It has been rated as having the lowest human development in the world. It is also...

Final 2019 election results: education divide explains the Coalition's upset victory

At the May 18 election, the size of the lower house was expanded from 150 to 151 seats. The Coalition parties won 77 seats (up one since the 2016 election), Labor 68 (down one) and the crossbench six (up one). The...

Mass protests protect Hong Kong's legal autonomy from China – for now

Protesters in Hong Kong have achieved a major victory in their fight to protect their legal system from Chinese interference. On June 15, in response to massive popular resistance, Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced...

Three times citizens mobilised to put affordable housing on the political agenda

From Amsterdam to Manila, Ljubljana to Wellington, the rapid growth of property prices in cities is shutting many people out of home ownership and driving up inequality. There are plenty of ways for governments to deliver...

Melania Trump Fashion: How Her Love of Sunglasses, Hats Could be Linked to Her Be Best Campaign

As the first lady of the United States, Melania Trump launched the Be Best campaign with anti-bullying advocacies as one of its focal points. And a recent analysis of her fashion choices suggests that they might be a link...

Science

Black plastic can't be recycled – but we've just found a way to use the carbon in renewable energy

The big problem with plastics is that though they last for a very long time, most are thrown away after only one use. Since plastics were invented in the 1950s, about 8,300m metric tonnes (Mt) have been made, but over half...

Meet the naked mole-rat: impervious to pain and cancer, and lives ten times longer than it should

The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet. At first glance, it looks like little more than a cocktail sausage with legs and teeth. But beneath its wrinkly pink skin, this creatures strange...

Marijuana News: China Blames Increase in Cannabis Trafficking in Canada, U.S.

Last year, Canada became the second country to legalize the recreational use of Marijuana. Meanwhile, more states in America are doing the same with others eyeing to follow suit in the near future. Now, China claims they...

Vladimir Putin's U.S. Relationship Turns Sour 'By the Hour' While He Shares Sweet Dessert With Xi Jinping

In a recent interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that he thinks his countrys relationship with the United States is getting worse by the hour. Meanwhile, he has repeatedly said that Russia ties with Xi...

HIV/AIDS Cure 2019: Colombia Decriminalizes HIV Transmission But 75 Countries Can Still Imprison People for It

Patients living with HIV are not only struggling with the medical complications that it brings while a cure has not been found yet. They also have to deal with the stigma that comes with being diagnosed as HIV-positive....

Technology

‘Apex Legends’ Season 2 Release Date: New Characters, Guns, and More to be Introduced on July 2

Apex Legends Season 2 will bring in new spice into the budding Battle Royale game, introducing a new character, a new gun, and a whole new way to play the game. So heres whats been revealed so far. First up, Apex...

'NBA 2K20' Release Date, Gameplay: Will the Official Announcement Happen in July?

Over the years, the NBA 2K franchise has had a consistent annual release date window within the fall season. So despite the lack of any official word from the game publisher and developers regarding NBA 2K20, many fans are...

Apple Watch 5 Release Date, Features: Noise App to Warn Users If They’re Exposing Themselves to Harmful Decibel Levels

The Apple Watch 5 is being billed as a completely independent device. What this means is that users will be able to navigate its interface without needing to pair it with an iPhone, TechRadar reported. This is good news...

MacBook Pro 2019 Review: How Different is the Current Model to the 2018 Variant?

Now that the MacBook Pro 2019 has finally been released, its time to touch upon its strength and weaknesses, and whether or not its worth buying. First up is its keyboard, one of the major cause of criticism for the...

iPhone 11 Release Date, Latest News: Reliable Leaker Confirms Triple Camera Setup as Apple Continues to Weather Controversial Storm

The iPhone 11 has been receiving a lot of negativity lately, compounded by more bad news that is plaguing Apple. After news broke out that devices running iOS are vulnerable to hacking, the Cupertino-based company is...

Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Spotlight on ‘Bitcoin Derivatives Markets’ in response to underlying price action and global market uncertainty

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Crypto Pessimists Turning Optimists as Bitcoin Reclaims and Surpasses $10.5k Mark

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: French Central Banker on Cryptocurrency Regulation

Law

The South African government's thinking on surveillance law is regressive

Women have been the heart of the Christian right for decades

Australia doesn't protect free speech, but it could

Life

Teenage sexting linked to increased sexual behaviour, drug use and poor mental health

Narcissism – and the various ways it can lead to domestically abusive relationships

Chinese brides wear as many as five dresses – yet provide inspiration for a sustainable fashion future

Nature

Solar panels all over the Sahara desert? – Imagine newsletter #2

Why there's more greenhouse gas in the atmosphere than you may have realised

There's still so much we don't know about the star-gazing beetle with a tiny brain

Sports

Manny Pacquiao Rivals and Sparmates are Convinced that Keith Thurman Will Lose to 40-Year-Old Boxing Champ

Boston Celtics NBA Rumors: Team May Have Found its Replacement for Aron Baynes; Al Horford Situation Still Unclear

Kawhi Leonard Free Agency 2019: Raptors Billed as Favorite to Land Recent Finals MVP; Could Stay for 2 More Years

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: USD/SGD hovers around fresh 3-month low at 1.3515 mark, stay bearish

FxWirePro: Thai baht depreciates as manufacturing production data misses expectations

FxWirePro: Japanese yen trades marginally higher after BOJ’s monetary policy meeting minutes

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TAIWAN STOCKS CLOSE DOWN 0.7 PCT AT 10,706.72 POINTS
2019-06-25 03:53:18
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IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN MOUSAVI SAYS LATEST U.S. SANCTIONS MEANS "CLOSING CHANNEL OF DIPLOMACY FOREVER' -TWEET
2019-06-25 03:52:40
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SPOT GOLD RISES 1.1% TO $1,434.56/OZ, HIGHEST SINCE MAY 2013
2019-06-25 03:39:06
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JAPAN 20-YEAR JGB AUCTION BID-TO-COVER RATIO 4.08
2019-06-25 03:38:56
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JAPAN 20-YEAR JGB AUCTION LOWEST PRICE 103.5500, AVERAGE PRICE 103.6300, BIDS ACCEPTED AT LOWEST PRICE 25.6662 PCT
2019-06-25 03:32:32
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RBI: AVG DAILY CASH RESERVE REQUIREMENT 5.15 TRLN RUPEES FOR TWO WEEKS ENDING JULY 5
2019-06-25 03:32:20
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS BANKS' CASH BALANCES 5.29 TRLN RUPEES ON JUNE 24
2019-06-25 03:32:10
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS BANKS' CASH BALANCES 5.03 TRLN RUPEES ON JUNE 22
2019-06-25 03:31:55
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INDIA GOVT SURPLUS CASH BALANCE WITH RBI FOR AUCTION WAS 412.64 BLN RUPEES AS ON JUNE 24 - CENBANK
2019-06-25 03:31:46
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS JUNE 24 REFINANCE 24.53 BLN RUPEES
2019-06-25 03:31:33
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INDIAN BANKS BORROWED 23.22 BLN RUPEES VIA MARGINAL STANDING FACILITY ON JUNE 24 - RBI
2019-06-25 03:13:55
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MALAYSIA TO SELL 2.0 BLN RGT ISLAMIC GOVT BOND - CENTRAL BANK
2019-06-25 03:13:10
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CHINA'S CSI300 INDEX DOWN OVER 2 PCT
2019-06-25 03:12:38
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DOLLAR FALLS TO 107.03 YEN, LOWEST LEVEL SINCE EARLY JANUARY
2019-06-25 02:58:56
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THAI 40 BLN BAHT, 91-DAY CENTRAL BANK BOND AVG ACCEPTED YIELD 1.75165 PCT
2019-06-25 02:58:43
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THAI 45 BLN BAHT, 182-DAY CENTRAL BANK BOND AVG ACCEPTED YIELD 1.77899 PCT
2019-06-25 02:56:47
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PHILIPPINES MAY 2019 BUDGET BALANCE DECREASE TO 2.6 PHP VS PREV 86.9 PHP
2019-06-25 02:54:17
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THAILAND MAY 2019 MANUFACTURING PROD YY DECREASE TO -3.99 % (FCAST -0.1 %) VS PREV 2.03 %
2019-06-25 01:56:03
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BOJ offers to buy 250 bln yen in commercial paper (CP) from 6/28
2019-06-25 01:55:52
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BOJ offers dollar supply operation for 6/27 - 7/5 (EST)
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Economics Monitor

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