Tag: Infrastructure Investment
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Why India’s Potential Growth Rate Has Been Up by the Economic Survey
Understanding the Economic Survey’s Message The Economic Survey of India, presented ahead of the budget, often serves as a barometer of where the economy could head if policy and macroeconomic conditions cooperate. In recent years, the Survey has highlighted a notable shift: India’s potential growth rate appears to have edged higher. This isn’t a claim…
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Invest in India’s Energy Sector: A $500B Opportunity Highlighted by PM Modi
India Opens the Door to a $500 Billion Energy Investment Wave India’s energy sector stands at a pivotal moment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inviting global investors to participate in a projected $500 billion investment opportunity. The drive comes as the country accelerates its transition toward reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy while fueling economic growth…
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Imperial Agenda? What Trump’s Gaza Development Plan Unveiled in Davos Means for Palestinians
Overview: A Bold Vision for Gaza Revealed in Davos At Davos, a high-profile presentation outlined what supporters frame as a transformative push for Gaza’s future: a sweeping development of the Mediterranean coastline that promises more than 100,000 housing units, orderly industrial parks, and the construction of a new airport. The plan, long rumored in private…
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Pakistan and Kazakhstan Set to Sign $7 Billion Rail Connectivity MoU During President’s Visit
Overview: A Milestone in Pakistan-Kazakhstan Rail Ties The upcoming visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Pakistan is expected to culminate in a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a landmark rail connectivity project valued at roughly $7 billion. This agreement is designed to deepen regional trade, enhance energy logistics, and strengthen strategic ties between…
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Pakistan-Kazakhstan Rail Connectivity: MoU for $7B Project to Be Signed During Kazakh President’s Visit
Overview: A Milestone in Bilateral Rail Cooperation The governments of Pakistan and Kazakhstan are poised to sign a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a transformative $7 billion rail connectivity project. The signing is scheduled to occur during the upcoming state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, signaling a deepening of bilateral ties…
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Khazanah to steer more capital to power grids, chip firms, chief says in Davos
Khazanah Nasional Eyes Greater Investment in Power Grids and Local Chip Firms Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, is positioning its capital to bolster two critical pillars of the economy: the power grid infrastructure and the domestic semiconductor sector. Speaking in Davos, the fund’s chief outlined a broader strategy to allocate more capital toward…
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DRIP Expands Beyond Rural Roads: Urban Areas to Benefit, Says Vanderpuye
DRIP’s Expanded Promise: Urban Areas in the Spotlight The District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) is widely associated with upgrading rural and peri-urban routes. Yet the programme’s national coordinator, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has clarified that the initiative is not limited to countryside corridors. In a recent statement, he emphasized that urban and metropolitan roads will…
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Dangote Refinery Signs $350M EIL Contract for 1.4M bpd Upgrade
Dangote Refinery Secures Major EIL Contract for 1.4 Million BPD Upgrade The Dangote Group has announced a significant step forward in its plans to expand Nigeria’s refining capacity. Engineers India Limited (EIL), a state-owned Indian engineering firm, has signed a contract valued at over $350 million to provide project management and related services for a…
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RMB Guides Helios in Landmark Axxela Equity Sale
RMB Advises Helios on Axxela Sale to BlueCore Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has announced that it acted as the Exclusive Financial Adviser to Helios Investment Partners in the completed sale of its 75 percent equity stake in Axxela Limited to BlueCore Gas InfraCo Limited. The transaction marks a significant milestone for both the Nigerian energy…
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Wang Yi 2026 Africa Tour: Insights and Analysis
Overview: A Tradition Revisited China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, began a four-nation, week-long tour of Africa, continuing a long-standing Beijing practice: kick off the new year with a high-profile diplomatic mission on the continent. The 2026 itinerary, anchored in Ethiopia and extending to Somalia and other regional partners, signals Beijing’s intent to sustain and deepen…