Economic development
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the significance of trade fairs in promoting business growth and entrepreneurship during the opening of the 24th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) on Sunday. The event, held under the theme 'Innovate - Connect - Prosper', brought together entrepreneurs, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and
Economic development
The Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR) has authorized the transfer of R$ 95,946.00 to municipalities in the states of Ceara and Rio Grande do Sul that have been affected by disasters. The funds will be used for response actions, with the amounts allocated to each municipality
Economic development
China's Hunan Province has taken a significant step in the development of the low-altitude economy industry with the launch of the country's first mobile internet platform, "Kongzhong Kuaidi." This cutting-edge platform, developed by Hunan Kongzhong Kuaidi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., aims to revolutionize the
Economic development
Punjab's proposed Unified Building Rules 2025, aimed at easing construction norms for real estate developers, have sparked controversy among various stakeholders. The draft rules, published on July 24, grant several concessions to builders, including an unlimited floor area ratio (FAR) for apartments, 50% commercial usage in residential areas,
Economic development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has taken the top spot as the largest development partner for Bangladesh, providing a record-breaking $2.52 billion in foreign assistance in the last fiscal year (FY) 2024-25. This surpasses the World Bank, which provided $2.01 billion in loans and grants, and Japan, which
Economic development
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has approved plans for significant infrastructure developments and grant allocations for municipal bodies in Lucknow, with an aim to make them smart and developed. The projects include the construction of Gaurav Path, pink toilets, urban facility centers, smart classrooms, anganwadis, and theme-based parks, as well as
Economic development
Piaui, a state in northeastern Brazil, is rapidly transforming into a significant player in the country's agribusiness sector. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), in partnership with the Piaui Planning Secretariat (Seplan), the state projects the highest percentage increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Economic development
Shandan County officials, including CPPCC Chairman Lu Weijian and county leaders Gao Jixin and An Wei, conducted an on-site inspection of key projects for high-quality economic and social development in the county. The inspection aimed to prepare for the 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on industrial development, project construction, and rural
Economic development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a significant financing package for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan, a project expected to unlock transformative economic development and poverty reduction in the nation. The project aims to meet rising global demand for critical minerals and will play a key role
Economic development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a substantial financial aid package for the Reko Diq copper-gold venture in Pakistan, aiming to address the escalating global need for essential minerals and ignite significant economic advancement and poverty alleviation in the country. ADB President Masato Kanda emphasized the project's
Economic development
The Municipal Secretary of Planning and Economic Development, Michel Martins, and the Director of Strategy and Institutional Relations at Codec, Padua Rodrigues, emphasized the importance of the joint work between Santarem's City Hall and the Para Economic Development Company (Codec) in attracting investments and strengthening the local production
Economic development
The City of Richmond and its partners have been recognized with a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their work in building the Small Business Recovery Grant Fund. The fund was established in response to the water outage earlier this year,
