Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh has attracted a record Rs 5,22,471 crore in clean energy investments over two days at the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025, generating 2,67,239 employment opportunities, energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said on Friday. The investments were formalised through 48 MoUs and GOs signed on November 13 and 14, underscoring the state’s rapid
TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu | Photo Credit: SRINATH M As Southern states vie for manufacturing projects, the State investment wars are on in full swing. Amid reports that South Korean shoemaker Hwaseung is set to invest in Andhra Pradesh just three months after holding talks with
N Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh | Photo Credit: bl-online Administrator The Andhra Pradesh government has inked investment deals worth ₹13 lakh crore in two days at the CII Partnership Summit, from November 14 to 15 here, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said. “In the 16 months of our government, we secured ₹8.87 lakh crore
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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lost $5.2 billion to the opioid crisis in 2023, a significant increase from $3.5 billion in 2020, according to new research from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center of Society and Health. The study, conducted over seven years, reveals that the vast majority of these costs are borne by families and households, primarily
GPM Investments plans to open more stores featuring its new branded food offering, fas craves. | GPM GPM Investments, parent company of Arko Corp., is fast scaling its food-focused store remodel program. The retailer plans to open another 20 to 25 stores featuring its foodservice program, fas craves, after the initial seven stores of the
The United States and Switzerland have reached a breakthrough trade agreement that will sharply reduce US tariffs on Swiss goods—from a punishing 39% to 15%—marking a significant softening of bilateral ties after months of heightened friction. Both the US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and the Swiss government confirmed the development on Friday, with full details
Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has underscored Ghana’s commitment to attracting foreign investment and strengthening strategic international partnerships. He made the remark when Myriam Montrat, Canada’s High Commissioner to Ghana, paid a courtesy call on him in Accra. The meeting focused on exploring ways to deepen bilateral trade
Rabat – Amid years of intensifying climate stress and shrinking water reserves, Morocco is strengthening its national desalination strategy to secure long-term water supply and respond to rising demand. The country’s desalination market is entering a rapid expansion phase, with investment expected to double over the next decade, supported by technological advances and growing reliance
Arab Finance: Egypt’s private investments hiked by 73% during the fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk highlighted. Kouchouk affirmed that Egypt has balanced and positive indicators that encourage further restoration of investor confidence in the Egyptian economy. He emphasized the importance of adhering to tax facilitation measures, expanding the tax base, and