Economic development
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has strengthened its ties with Japan's Small and Medium Enterprises Agency through bilateral discussions held during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in August 2025. The engagement, facilitated by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), focused on financing
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China's urbanization rate has increased significantly since 2012, but the country's urban development is now shifting from rapid growth to stable development, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The State Council has released an important document outlining China's "roadmap" for high-quality urban development,
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The Espirito Santo state in Brazil has reached a crucial stage in its Smart ES Program, a public-private partnership (PPP) initiative aimed at modernizing municipalities through infrastructure, energy, and waste management projects. As the deadline for the PPP for the Smart ES Program in Alegre nears, the program's
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting its annual Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall, taking place September 6th-10th, to celebrate 250 years of American home ownership. The event features over 25 exhibitors showcasing innovative housing and construction technologies, including manufactured, 3D printed, and
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As the villagers of Gancheng Township, Gansu Province, China celebrate their newfound prosperity, the once-idle land of their village collective economic industrial park has transformed into a thriving hub of entrepreneurial activity. The park's success can be attributed to the innovative establishment of a mushroom bag production line,
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The African Development Bank has signed a Letter of Intent with Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation, and The Nippon Road Co Ltd to advance cooperation in the deployment of innovative, climate-resilient road maintenance solutions in Africa. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a significant push for urban development in the state, allocating grants to municipal bodies and approving plans for international-standard infrastructure projects. The initiatives, aimed at transforming municipalities into "smart and developed" entities, will be developed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
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The Indian construction market has shown significant growth, driven by government initiatives and increasing demand for infrastructure development. The market size reached USD 687.38 Billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.60% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 1.56 trillion by
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The Brazil construction market is set to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by government initiatives, infrastructure development, and increased demand in various construction sectors. According to the report, the market size was valued at USD 127.63 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR
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Tanzania has marked a significant step towards ensuring food safety, protecting public health, and strengthening agricultural exports with the launch of the Tanzania Initiative for Preventing Aflatoxin Contamination (TANIPAC). The initiative aims to reduce aflatoxin contamination in staple crops such as maize and groundnuts through improved post-harvest practices, comprehensive farmer
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Dalian's Puwan Economic Zone has successfully secured the status of a provincial-level featured industrial park in the integrated circuit industry, as announced by the Provincial Department of Commerce in 2025. This designation highlights the zone's distinct advantages, comprehensive supporting facilities, and outstanding innovation capabilities in the
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The 7th Northeast Asia Industrial Park Dialogue, held on August 26th in Changchun, Jilin Province, China, marked a significant event in the 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo. The dialogue, themed "Creating New Prospects for Industrial Park Cooperation and Building New Engines for Industrial Development," aimed to enhance regional industrial
