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The Port Authority of Thailand, in collaboration with the Customs Department, has successfully implemented a container scanning system aimed at elevating port security standards to meet international standards. This initiative is a significant step towards strengthening the country's logistics capabilities and driving economic growth. Deputy Minister of Transport,
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The Government of Assam has received a significant boost in its development journey with the Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) allotting four bighas of land on lease for 60 years. This land, located at the prime real estate of Mumbai's Colaba, will be used to develop essential public infrastructure
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Nigeria and Japan have strengthened their cooperation in the mining sector following a high-level meeting between Nigerian Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and officials of the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) at the Tokyo International Conference for African Trade and Development (TICAD9). The meeting marked
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The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), announced that CED has granted over $2.4 million to five businesses in the MRC de La Vallee-de-l'Or, Quebec, working in the mining sector. This funding, totalling $2,448,570,
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Setareh Rabiei, a 35-year-old Iranian citizen, had applied for a visitor's visa to Canada to visit her husband, who is currently residing and working in Canada on a work permit. However, her application was refused by the immigration officer due to concerns that she would not leave Canada
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Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports announced that it will auction the access channel to the Port of Paranagua for R 1 billion, with the bidding process set to take place on October 22 at B3 headquarters in Sao Paulo. The auction is a significant development for the
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has prioritized the Eastern Railway Corridor, seeking $3 billion for its modernization, as part of its Renewed Hope Agenda. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, highlighted the administration's efforts to connect with citizens, block misinformation, and strengthen participatory democracy.
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The Aruban government is struggling to balance the benefits and drawbacks of short-term vacation rentals (STVR) as the industry continues to grow. According to the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA), the sector has experienced impressive expansion, with an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 accommodations or units available for rent. This
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Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has urged the Centre to pay the state government a total of Rs 60,000 crore, including GST compensation and other outstanding funds. He criticized the Centre's "arbitrary" rationalization of GST tax slabs as a "gamble" and accused
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Telangana has shown strong support for the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that reduces the tax burden on citizens while safeguarding state revenues. Represented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the state highlighted the importance of
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the new National Land Transport Policy in Nigeria, aimed at creating an efficient, safe, and sustainable land transport system. The policy, driven by private sector investment and modern technology, seeks to harness the untapped potentials of the transport sector, which is the most
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Eng. Yarub Al-Qudah, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, along with the Economic Committee of the House of Representatives and representatives of Irbid Governorate, embarked on a visit to Al-Hassan Industrial City to demonstrate support for the garment industry and other sectors. The visit aimed to gather feedback and
