Cabinet officials
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, recently attended the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum Summer Davos 2025, where he engaged in discussions with top Chinese companies, including Dongfang Electric Corporation and China Energy International Group Co., Ltd. The meeting aimed to explore opportunities
Cabinet officials
Egypt's commitment to economic cooperation with African nations was reaffirmed as Engineer Mohamed Shaimi, Minister of Public Business Sector, attended the 17th African American Business Summit in Luanda, Angola. The minister held bilateral meetings with high-ranking officials from Angola, the Republic of Congo, Morocco, and Algeria, discussing opportunities
Cabinet officials
As part of its financial obligations and adherence to the Water Services Act of 1997, Rand Water, a state-owned entity under the South African Department of Water and Sanitation, has announced upcoming interest payments on several of its bonds. The Government of the Republic of South Africa, represented by the
Cabinet officials
Kyiv's construction sector has been plagued by corruption, with top state officials implicated in a large-scale scheme to illicitly obtain a land plot. The scheme involved a developer, the Minister of Regional Development, and several other officials, and resulted in a loss of over UAH 1 billion to
Nuclear energy
Despite the significant role state-owned enterprises (SOEs) play in South Africa's economy, they face persistent challenges such as corruption, mismanagement, and financial instability. The government has spent over R500bn on bailouts for struggling SOEs from 2009 to 2023, and has announced a strict no-bailout approach with stringent conditions.
Nuclear energy
The UK Labour Government's recent investments in new nuclear power and record spending in Scotland are set to bring a significant boost for local jobs and services. With thousands of jobs already dependent on the nuclear industry in Scotland, including those in East Lothian, the SNP's
Nuclear energy
The HS2 project has been embroiled in a web of deceit and mismanagement, with contractors exploiting its owner, HS2 Ltd, to the tune of an astonishing £37 billion since 2012. A recent report by James Stewart, former chief executive of Crossrail, has exposed the depth of the problem, with contracts
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South Africa's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are facing numerous challenges, including corruption, mismanagement, and financial instability. The government has announced a strict no-bailout approach, but will provide government guarantees with stringent conditions. Despite this, bailouts to struggling SOEs have drained fiscal resources and redirected funds from critical priorities such
Nuclear energy
Brazil's innovation agency Finep is poised to sign a contract worth R$30 million to support the development of the country's first nuclear microreactor. The project, submitted by Diamante Geração de Energia, received the highest score in a public call for low-carbon energy generation initiatives launched
Public enterprises
The Trump administration has announced a major shift in US policy towards Syria, issuing orders that effectively lift sanctions on the country following a devastating civil war. The US Treasury Department has issued a general licence, known as GL25, authorising transactions involving the interim Syrian government led by President Ahmed
Cabinet officials
The Indonesian government is set to finalize the appointment of a new Ambassador to the United States as the country continues to negotiate trade agreements with its North American counterpart. Presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi announced that four to five candidates are being considered by President Prabowo Subianto for the vacant
Cabinet officials
Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has shed light on the country's energy conundrum, highlighting the significant financial burdens and unused capacity stemming from a 2023 agreement with Turkish state-owned energy company BOTAS. Under the agreement, Bulgaria pays approximately BGN 1,050,000 daily for natural-gas transmission capacity, despite
