Tag: Regional Development
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Hyundai to Invest KRW 125.2T in Korea Through 2030
Hyundai Unveils Record Domestic Investment Plan Hyundai Motor Group has announced a landmark commitment to invest KRW 125.2 trillion in South Korea from 2026 through 2030. The plan, described by executives as the largest-ever domestic investment push, signals a sweeping strategy to bolster local production, accelerate electric vehicle technology, and strengthen the country’s position in…
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Kenya’sMost Competitive Counties in 2024: Nairobi Leads the Pack
Overview: Nairobi at the Summit of County Competitiveness The County Competitiveness Index (CCI) 2024 report reveals a clear hierarchy in economic attractiveness across Kenya, with Nairobi County securing the top spot. Registering a high score of 77%, Nairobi cements its status as the nation’s premier economic hub, drawing investments, talent, and enterprise from across the…
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Top-Performing Sectors in Nairobi County: Services Lead the Way in Growth
Overview: Nairobi’s Service-Driven Economy Nairobi County has long stood as Kenya’s economic powerhouse, with a landscape dominated by the service sector. Recent insights from the County Competitiveness Index (CCI) reveal that services, particularly Financial and Insurance activities, account for a substantial share of the county’s top-performing sectors, underscoring the central role of the service economy…
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Coalition Faces Unity Test as NSW Nationals Weigh Net-Zero Shift
Overview: a coalition at a crossroads The New South Wales Coalition faces a critical test of its internal cohesion as the NSW Nationals weigh their stance on energy policy. Following a federal signal that dampened the certainty of a net-zero by 2050 target, senior Nationals MPs are signaling a potential break from previously allied positions…
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Jakarta Announces Plan for 24 New Hospitals Across Papua to Bridge Health Gaps
Overview: A Bold Move to Equalize Healthcare in Papua In a decisive push to bridge persistent health gaps across Papua, the Indonesian government announced plans to construct 24 new hospitals spread over six provinces in the region. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka disclosed the initiative on Tuesday, framing it as a critical step toward equitable…
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DICT backs online freelance sector to boost local economy
DICT backs online freelance sector to strengthen regional economies The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is intensifying its push to grow and formalize the online freelance sector across the Philippines. At the 8th leg of the Philippine Online Freelancers Conference (POFCON) in Iloilo City, officials emphasized that talent abounds beyond Metro Manila, and…
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DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo
DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is actively promoting the growth and formalization of the online freelance sector across the Philippines, with a special emphasis on regional hubs like Iloilo City. The push aligns with the agency’s broader goal of tapping local talent…
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Ord Valley’s ‘pipe dream’ of a northern food bowl fades under climate shift
Overview: The fading of a northern food bowl dream Once hailed as a potential cornerstone of Australia’s agricultural future, the Ord Valley’s vision of becoming the nation’s northern food bowl has struggled to survive changing climate, economic pressures, and logistical hurdles. The region, famed for its abundant water resources, vast tracts of undeveloped land, and…
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Ord Valley’s Northern Food Bowl Dream Faces Climate Reality
Introduction: The Ord Valley dream and its erosion For decades, Australia looked north to the Ord Valley as a potential powerhouse of food production. Abundant water, vast stretches of undeveloped land, and proximity to Asia once painted a picture of a northern food bowl feeding the country and beyond. Today, that vision is being scrutinized…
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Regions Unite for Decisive Railway with Government
Regions push for a decisive railway in Sweden’s next transport plan Regional authorities across western Sweden are joining forces to press the government for what they describe as a decisive railway within the country’s new national transport plan. The proposal, which the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) is submitting to the government on Tuesday, outlines a…