Cabinet officials
The Vietnamese government is expected to continue receiving financial policy consultations from the World Bank (WB), according to Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc. In a meeting with WB Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde on the sidelines of the 2023 APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in San Francisco, Phoc
Cabinet officials
The Balikpapan Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project, a national strategic project in Indonesia, is on track to become an environmentally friendly refinery by reducing emissions through energy efficiency and the production of cleaner products. The project is expected to save the current account by USD 2.5 billion per
Cabinet officials
The Hon. Consul of Sri Lanka in Georgia, Nino Makhviladze, visited Sri Lanka from May 25 to June 2, 2023, to explore opportunities in the country for trade, tourism, and investment. During her visit, she held bilateral discussions with various Sri Lankan ministers and officials, including Tourism and Lands Minister
Local government
The Biden-Harris administration has initiated the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) competition, a program aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth in regions across the country. This initiative, part of the President's Investing in America Agenda, will create tech hubs by bringing together industry, higher education
Local government
The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act, introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), aims to address the growing issue of excessive heat in urban areas, particularly in low-income and minority communities. The bill creates a grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Local government
The discovery of over 1 billion barrels of oil reserves and 500 billion cubic feet of gas at the Kolmani oil field in Bauchi and Gombe states has been hailed as a major breakthrough for Nigeria's oil and gas sector. On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari
Local government
The Australian government is working with local councils and state governments to address the aftermath of the recent heavy rain, which has caused significant damage to the country's road network. Minister for Regional Development, Kristy McBain, stated that her government has provisioned $3 billion in response to the
Cabinet officials
GE Aerospace, in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (TIDCO), has inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (TAMCoE) in Chennai, India. The TAMCoE will focus on developing technologies for aviation engine parts and predictive analytical solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) in the Industry 4.
Cabinet officials
Nigeria and South Korea's trade volume has reached over $1.5 billion as of June 2022, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and limited trading opportunities. This significant improvement in bilateral relations has been documented since 1980, with substantial growth in areas such as trade, economic relations, security, diplomatic and
Cabinet officials
The fourth Taiwan-UK Energy Dialogue took place on 5 July, co-hosted by the Bureau of Energy (BOE), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and British Office Taipei. The event brought together experts from both sides to share knowledge and experiences on key topics such as offshore wind, port promotion policy, biomass,
Cabinet officials
Canada's quest for cleaner energy has reached a new milestone in the Yukon, where the government is investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence and economic development. The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, announced an investment of nearly $15.5 million for the Copper
Cabinet officials
Polish Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment Adam Guibourg-Czetwerty?ski visited Riga, Latvia, on June 20, 2022, to discuss the development of offshore wind energy and the opening of the Polish-Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The visit emphasized the importance of energy security and the need for a clean
