Tag: Public Investment
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Philippines’ GDP could rise to 5.2% this year on reforms and timely projects
Promising Growth Outlook for the Philippines The Philippine economy could accelerate to a 5.2% growth pace this year, contingent on the government’s ability to execute public projects without delays and to implement reforms that strengthen governance. That is the assessment from Unicapital Group, which notes that sustained investment and efficiency in public spending could unlock…
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DepEd Adopts ‘Build Now, Pay Later’ PPP to Bridge 165,000 Classroom Gap
Overview: A Bold Step to Close the Classroom Gap The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has announced a landmark move to address a nationwide shortage of approximately 165,000 classrooms. The plan centers on a Build Now, Pay Later (BNPL) approach within the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. Under this arrangement, private sector partners would fund the…
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Malaysia’s Anwar Announces RM5 Million Boost for Zoo Negara Upgrade
National Spotlight on Zoo Negara Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a fresh RM5 million allocation to Zoo Negara today, underscoring the premier importance of the Kuala Lumpur attraction in Malaysia’s tourism and conservation strategy. The funding comes as part of the government’s broader push to support environmental sustainability initiatives while bolstering the country’s…
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Connecting Four Nations: The £15.3bn European Rail Link Reshaping Cross-Border Travel
Overview: A monumental cross-border rail project A new £15.3 billion railway line is set to reshape travel across four European countries, linking major cities and regional hubs with faster, more reliable service. This ambitious project aims to bridge long-standing gaps in regional connectivity, reduce journey times, and stimulate economic activity in areas that have historically…
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Atom Valley: Burnham’s £1bn plan to forge the Silicon Valley of the North
What is Atom Valley? Atom Valley is the bold, long‑term project proposed by Manchester’s leadership to transform the North of England’s tech and science landscape. Named to echo Manchester’s historic role in splitting the atom, Atom Valley is pitched as a beacon of research, advanced manufacturing, and software development aimed at rivaling the world’s most…
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Britain Scrapes Bottom of the G7 for Investment Under Starmer
Britain’s Investment Crisis: A G7 Low Point under Starmer The latest data show that Britain has attracted the lowest level of investment among the G7 nations this year, posing a tough test for Sir Keir Starmer’s growth agenda. With investment by government and businesses totaling just 18.6% of GDP, the UK trails a diverse group…
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Britain Hits New Low in G7 Investment Amid Starmer Ambitions
Britain Records a G7-Low Investment Rate The United Kingdom has recorded the lowest investment level among the Group of Seven (G7) nations this year, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s growth agenda. Government and business investment as a share of GDP reached 18.6% in the latest period, a figure that trails peers in…
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President Mahama Advances Takoradi–Agona Junction Road Revival with US$78.3 Million Release
New Funding Accelerates Takoradi–Agona Road Rehabilitation President John Dramani Mahama has authorized a critical funding release to expedite the rehabilitation and dualization of the Takoradi–Agona Junction road, a key corridor in Ghana’s western region. In a directive to the Ministry of Finance, the President asked for the immediate disbursement of US$78.3 million to JUSTMOH Construction…
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Labour trashed the economy: rate cuts won’t save it
Introduction: Why rate cuts are only a partial remedy As central banks signal a potential rate cut this week, with another possible early next year, market watchers are hoping the medicine will be strong enough to lift a flagging economy. Yet many economists and political observers warn that, for a government grappling with a fragile…
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Latin America’s First Homegrown CAR: A New Era for Brazil’s Public Health
A Historic Milestone in Latin American Healthcare Latin America is witnessing a landmark achievement as the Nutera Center in Ribeirão Preto launches the region’s first homegrown CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell) cancer therapy program. Backed by substantial public investment, the initiative aims to transform how Brazil’s public health system delivers cutting-edge oncology care, potentially lowering…