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Ministers responsible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies concluded the 2025 APEC SME Ministerial Meeting in Jeju, Republic of Korea, by issuing a joint statement. The statement marks the 31st anniversary of the first SME Ministerial Meeting and reaffirms the commitment to the
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Peru's President, Dina Boluarte, and the Minister of Economy and Finance, Raul Perez Reyes, presented the Public Budget 2026, highlighting the country's economic progress and commitment to reducing social and economic gaps. The budget allocates 61.4% to regional and local governments, ensuring a decentralized approach
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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has emphasized the vital role of the oil industry in Nigeria's economy and the need for restraint and constructive dialogue in the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against the Dangote
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Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, has moved to ease public concerns that the recently published Draft National Credit Regulations may harm individuals with student debt. The draft regulations aim to improve access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), but some have raised concerns that
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Minister of Environment Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal has reassured partners of the federal government's commitment to upgrading critical infrastructure for the country's development and protecting the environment. The event took place in Lagos when the minister inaugurated the Optimised House, a significant milestone in Nigeria'
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Azerbaijan's First Deputy Minister of Economy, Elnur Aliyev, led a delegation on an official visit to the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, seeking to deepen bilateral economic and trade relations. The visit aimed to capitalize on the untapped potential for expanding trade and economic ties between the two countries.
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The Indian and Israeli governments signed a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) in a bid to boost investments between the two nations. The pact was signed between Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Israeli counterpart Bezalel Smotrich. This development is a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two
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Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Pakistan's Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan have expressed satisfaction over the improvement and progress achieved by the Chattogram Port, Bangladesh's prime seaport. The two high-ranking officials visited the port on a Friday afternoon, witnessing the operational activities and performance
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Fuzhou's Shishi Province has made significant strides in its "Three Districts Joint Creation" area, with a focus on party building to drive the integration of resources and promote the marine economy and cultural tourism industry. The third meeting of the Party Building Coordination Committee was held
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The Government of India, through the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), has launched a cultural initiative titled "Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri" to commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The voyage, which began at Guijan ghat, Tinsukia, celebrates the
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As Africa faces critical energy challenges, leaders must redefine the role of electricity in development, shifting focus from mere supply to productive use that transforms lives and strengthens resilience. The World Bank and African Development Bank's Mission 300 aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030,
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The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Savings and Credit Union Cooperative, on the occasion of its 46th anniversary, hosted a seminar titled "Unlocking Limitations and Survival Plans for Modern Cooperatives." The gathering aimed to address the regulatory restrictions that hinder the cooperative's operations, including the
