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Economic development

Representative Abdussamad Dasuki Empowers 1,500 Constituents with Solar-Powered Tools and Grants

Representative Abdussamad Dasuki, the member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto, has made significant strides in empowering over 1,500 constituents with solar-powered tools, machines, and financial grants. In partnership with the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), the distribution took place in Dogondaji, Tambuwal Local Government Area, providing beneficiaries

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PM Mitra Park in Dhar to Become India's Premier Textile Hub

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM Mitra) Park at Dhar on September 17. The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development (MPIDC) has planned the parallel development of infrastructure and industrial units by investors in the park. Tenders for

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Governor Jorginho Mello Announces Strategic Investments in Brazil's Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe Region

Brazilian Governor Jorginho Mello visited Cacador on Thursday, the 18th, to unveil investments aimed at bolstering infrastructure and economic development in the Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe region. Key announcements included the authorization for the bidding process of a 110-kilometer highway connecting Cacador, Calmon, Timbo Grande, and Canoinhas, as

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Africa Can Create Wealth through Collaboration, Says NCDMB Executive Secretary

Africa has the potential to sustain economic development and close the poverty gap by utilizing its vast natural resources. According to Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the continent holds more than 10% of global crude oil reserves and 8%

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Sri Lanka Aims to Transform into Export-Oriented Economy

President Anura Kumara Disanayake stressed the government's drive to transform Sri Lanka into an export-oriented production economy, inaugurating the Industry Expo 2025 exhibition. The four-day event, held from 18 to 21 September, brings together over 450 exhibitors across 25 industrial sectors, showcasing the country's industrial base

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Shuangtaizi District's Aquaculture Industry Sees Remarkable Transformation

Shuangtaizi District in Liaoning Province has seen a remarkable transformation in its aquaculture industry, shifting from scattered farming to large-scale development. The district's aquaculture industry has become a significant source of income for farmers, with ponds breeding whiteleg shrimp and Macrobrachium rosenbergii being particularly lucrative. To support this

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US Revokes Sanctions Exemptions for India's Access to Chabahar Port, Complicating Key Regional Connectivity Project

India's access to Afghanistan and Central Asia through Iran's Chabahar Port, a strategic lifeline for New Delhi, faces a significant challenge as the United States has revoked sanctions exemptions previously granted under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). The move, effective September 29, 2025, could

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Beijing's Huairou District Enhances Vocational Skills Training to Support Regional Development

The Huairou District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau has been focusing on integrating vocational skills training with regional economic development and market demand, with a total of 1,926 urban and rural laborers having completed skills training since the beginning of the year. The bureau conducted a survey of

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Morocco's Ports: A Strategic Hub for Economic Development

Geraint Evans, CEO of the UK Major Ports Group, has praised Morocco's ambitious strategy in developing its ports, recognizing their crucial role in today's and tomorrow's economy. The expansion of the Kingdom's ports, including the recent announcement by DP World to launch

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Extension of Comment Period and Correction of Fair Market Rents (FMRs) Notice

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has published a notice extending the public comment period for the FY 2026 FMRs and correcting errors in the original notice. The notice, published in the Federal Register on August

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Revitalizing Rural Areas through Edible Fungi Industry: Tianzhu County's Success Story

In recent years, Tianzhu County in Gansu Province of China has made significant strides in revitalizing rural areas through the development of the edible fungi industry. The Tianzhu County Deji Dream Entrepreneurship Incubation Platform has played a crucial role in this success story, providing support to local entrepreneurs and farmers

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Baoshan City Integrates Postal and Tourism Industries for Regional Revitalization

Baoshan City, a metropolis in Yunnan Province, China, has developed a comprehensive strategy to integrate the postal and tourism industries, aiming to revitalize the local economy and create a unique experience for tourists. The city's postal administration has leveraged the advantages of the postal industry to explore new

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