Economic development
The Senate Appropriations Committee has unanimously approved a bill that allocates significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act. The legislation, championed by Sen. Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, aims to strengthen local economies throughout Maine by
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The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved two bipartisan appropriations bills in committee, the Interior-Environment bill and the Transportation-HUD bill, amidst growing tensions over partisan cuts and policy decisions. The committee voted 26-2 to approve the Interior-Environment bill and 27-1 to approve the Transportation-HUD bill. The bills reject harmful cuts proposed
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As President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been a driving force behind the institution's efforts to promote economic development and social progress in Africa. On Tuesday 22 July, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia honored Adesina with a tribute, praising his transformative leadership and
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As part of the festivities to mark the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, Shibei Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone in Shanghai's Jing'an District held a theme party day activity. The event, which took place on July 22, aimed to commend advanced
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she advanced $24,675,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Maine housing infrastructure projects in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill. This funding aims to improve the quality and
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has made a significant announcement regarding the allocation of funds for fire stations and public safety facilities in Maine. As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill, Senator Collins has advanced
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Liberia has become the first country to launch the African Development Bank Group's Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) initiative, aimed at creating entrepreneurship opportunities for young Africans aged 18-35. The bank, which was launched by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A.
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U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered opening remarks as the committee met to consider the draft fiscal year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations acts. The remarks highlighted the importance of bipartisan compromise
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Cheng Xiaobo, the member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor, conducted an on-site investigation of economic operations, industrial development, and work safety in Lanzhou New District on July 22. He visited various enterprises, including Jinchuan Lanxin Electronic Technology, Dongwu Precious Metals, and JD
Economic development
Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that she has advanced $24,675,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Maine housing infrastructure projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill. The funding aims to address the severe affordable housing shortage
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The Scottish Borders Council has approved plans for the expansion of the Gunsgreenhill Industrial Estate in Eyemouth, paving the way for the development of four new industrial units. This move is expected to increase local economic opportunities, enhance the public profile of the council, and provide adaptable, low-carbon units that
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As the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul continues to rebuild from the devastating floods of 2024, it has made significant strides in strengthening its innovation ecosystem through the Anjo Equity Investment Fund (FIP), receiving R$10,980,000 in investments from the National Bank for Economic and Social
