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The Regional Summit on Citizen Security and Justice is taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from September 8 to 9, 2025. The summit, promoted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), addresses the pressing issues of high rates of lethal violence, the expansion of illicit economies, and sophisticated organized crime in
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Minhe County in Qinghai Province is stepping into a new era of industrial upgrading and tourism development. Located in the eastern part of Qinghai, Minhe County enjoys a strategic advantage as the core area of the Lanzhou-Xining urban agglomeration. The county has been striving for progress in the final year
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The Government of Canada has invested $1,500,000 in the Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to enhance its tourism offering by developing new attractions and improving facilities. The project aims to increase tourist traffic and promote the regional economy, with a focus
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The United States Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) market is a significant contributor to the country's economy, with the sector generating approximately $2.1 trillion in structural value annually. As of the first quarter of 2023, there were over 919,000 construction establishments operating in the country, with
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Western Australia is set to overhaul its development framework with new legislation aimed at cutting red tape for priority projects. Premier Roger Cook has announced the State Development Bill, which he claims will make WA the best place in the world to do business. However, industry experts warn that the
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The Narva City Development and Economics Department is looking for a motivated and inspiring senior specialist to join its team in the entrepreneurship and consumer protection service. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing tourism products and services in the city of Narva, preparing strategic plans for tourism activities,
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Sberbank of Russia has endorsed the initiative by the Vnesheconombank (VEB) to create a new bond class that is backed by credits directed towards infrastructure development projects financed through Public Private Partnership (PPP) mechanisms. Sberbank is willing to offer its portfolio of co-financed social infrastructure projects to VEB for refinancing
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As one of Bhutan's most ambitious urban development initiatives, the Phuentsholing Township Development Project (PTDP) has made significant progress despite delays and challenges posed by monsoon flooding and settlement issues. The project aims to transform Bhutan's busiest commercial gateway into a modern, resilient township with improved
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The Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project (GRAHSP) is a flagship initiative of the Bhutanese government, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aimed at providing affordable and inclusive housing across the country. The project, financed by the ADB with a total project cost of USD 37 million, involves
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South Africa's economy has welcomed significant investment and reforms, solidifying its position as an attractive investment destination. A major development in the mining sector, the opening of the Qala Shallows project by West Wits Mining Ltd, marks the first new underground gold mine in 15 years. The project&
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated investment and development projects worth Rs 2,251 crore in the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) region, asserting that the state has become a hub for industrial growth under his leadership. The CM highlighted the Akhilesh Yadav government's failures, stating that
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Croatian high-tech company DOK-ING and Slovenia's Defence Ministry have begun intensifying strategic cooperation in defence technologies. This partnership aims to focus on industrial collaboration and the development of advanced unmanned solutions in line with European and transatlantic security frameworks. Delegations from the defence ministries, led by Croatian Minister
