Tag: Public-Private Partnership


  • WestJet Maintenance Facility Planned for Winnipeg: A New Chapter for Richardson International Airport

    WestJet Maintenance Facility Planned for Winnipeg: A New Chapter for Richardson International Airport

    Winnipeg Eyes Growth with WestJet Maintenance Facility The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is advancing plans to develop land west of Richardson International Airport to accommodate a proposed WestJet maintenance facility. The potential project aims to expand Winnipeg’s aviation footprint, fuel regional jobs, and strengthen Canada’s air connectivity. City hall sources indicate the executive policy committee…

  • Gov’t Agencies Unite to Finish and Upgrade Sports Venues Across the Philippines

    Gov’t Agencies Unite to Finish and Upgrade Sports Venues Across the Philippines

    Philippine Government Teams Up to Strengthen Sports Infrastructure The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) have announced a nationwide initiative to complete and upgrade a series of sports facilities across the country. The collaboration, spearheaded by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, aims to deliver modern, accessible venues that will support…

  • ASEAN 2026 Hosting: Philippines Opens Doors for Business Rush, Says Concepcion

    ASEAN 2026 Hosting: Philippines Opens Doors for Business Rush, Says Concepcion

    ASEAN 2026: A Gateway to Philippine Business Standing The Philippines is preparing to welcome global leaders, investors, and policymakers for ASEAN 2026, a milestone event expected to place the country at the center of Southeast Asia’s economic dialogue. As host, the Philippines faces the dual challenge of showcasing its readiness to conduct high-stakes diplomacy while…

  • ASEAN 2026 hosting means Philippines open for business – Concepcion

    ASEAN 2026 hosting means Philippines open for business – Concepcion

    ASEAN 2026: A Turning Point for the Philippines’ Investment Climate As the Philippines prepares to host the ASEAN Summits in 2026, observers say the country has a rare opportunity to showcase its readiness for business, investment, and regional leadership. The private sector’s voice within ASEAN circles—represented by influential leaders and business associations—has consistently emphasized that…

  • Darwin midwife ban unsettles NT private midwifery service amid $1.1 million contract

    Darwin midwife ban unsettles NT private midwifery service amid $1.1 million contract

    Background: a new private midwifery service in Northern Territory The Northern Territory government recently committed to a new private practice midwifery service, budgeting around $1.1 million for its operation. The arrangement is part of a broader push to expand access to midwifery care, especially in regional and remote communities where traditional hospital-based options can be…

  • Private capital steps in as education safety net as public funding strains persist

    Private capital steps in as education safety net as public funding strains persist

    Private capital reshapes Kenya’s education safety net As public funding for education comes under pressure in Kenya, private sector actors are increasingly stepping up to fill the gaps. The involvement of private capital in education—ranging from school infrastructure and facilities to targeted student support—offers a potential lifeline for vulnerable learners who might otherwise be left…

  • Maruhubi Terminal and NBC: A Catalyst for Zanzibar’s Growth

    Maruhubi Terminal and NBC: A Catalyst for Zanzibar’s Growth

    NBC’s Strategic Commitment to Zanzibar In Zanzibar, the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) is positioning itself as a cornerstone of the archipelago’s economic transformation. By prioritizing large-scale infrastructure financing, NBC aims to accelerate growth across key sectors, with the Maruhubi Terminal emerging as a pivotal project in this strategy. The move aligns NBC’s long-term banking…

  • NBC’s Maruhubi Terminal: A Catalyst for Zanzibar’s Growth Story

    NBC’s Maruhubi Terminal: A Catalyst for Zanzibar’s Growth Story

    Opening the Gateway to Zanzibar’s Economic Transformation In a bold move aligned with its strategic mandate, the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zanzibar’s economic transformation by financing the Maruhubi Terminal project. This initiative, positioned at the heart of the island’s growth story, is designed to unlock new value across transportation,…

  • FFCCCII Unveils Blueprint to Tackle Tourism Bottlenecks in the Philippines

    FFCCCII Unveils Blueprint to Tackle Tourism Bottlenecks in the Philippines

    FFCCCII Calls for Swift Reforms to Revitalize Philippine Tourism The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has unveiled a strategic blueprint aimed at solving persistent bottlenecks in the Philippines’ tourism sector. With international arrival figures lagging behind regional peers, the industry group argues that targeted reforms can unlock higher visitor…

  • FFCCCII Unveils Blueprint to Break Tourism Bottlenecks in the Philippines

    FFCCCII Unveils Blueprint to Break Tourism Bottlenecks in the Philippines

    Executive summary: A call for sweeping reforms The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has stepped forward with a comprehensive blueprint aimed at breaking the bottlenecks choking the Philippines’ tourism sector. With international arrival figures lagging behind regional peers, FFCCCII argues that reforms across policy, infrastructure, marketing, and public-private collaboration…