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U.S. Embassy in Lebanon hosts Lebanese delegation To SelectUSA 2025 Summit
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Ambassador Lisa Johnson held Wednesday a reception at her residence to honor the Lebanese delegation to the SelectUSA 2025 Investment Summit to be held in Maryland, May 11-14. The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the largest annual event to promote Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the United States by bringing together international investors, U.S. state…
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Experts: Finance Overhaul and ESG Standards Key to Sustainable Industrial Growth
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The country’s potential for sustainable industrialization depends largely on its capability to draw in climate-focused investment and establish Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria within institutions, stated financial experts and policy promoters during a top-tier seminar on green financing conducted in Accra. Organized jointly by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and…
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MTN Sees Robust Growth and Profitability in Q1 2025 Amid Macroeconomic Challenges
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MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC), the nation’s premier telecom service provider, has reported notable financial and operational outcomes for the three-month period ending March 31, 2025. These achievements highlight their robustness despite a difficult economic climate characterized by high inflation rates and depreciation of the local currency. Even with an average inflation rate of 23.0%…
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Investing in Food Systems Will Spark Financial Growth Worldwide
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On May 7, Accra – The Ghana News Agency reports that Mr. Peter Aidoo, an economist and Development Coordination Officer at the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, has urged for investments in food systems as a means to stimulate economic growth and address the funding shortfall within the nation. He emphasized the importance of consistent…
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Ajman Free Zone Drives Vietnam-UAE Business Opportunities
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InnoLab Asia will collaborate with the Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZ) to present the “Vietnam-UAE Business Bridge” event to strengthen economic and investment ties between the two countries. The special event scheduled for May 6 in Ho Chi Minh City caters specifically to entrepreneurs, investors, and economic specialists, particularly focusing on Vietnamese enterprises aiming…
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Stocks Soar to 5-Week Peak in International Markets
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Tuesday saw Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rise by 0.15%, reaching 1,241.95 points, marking its highest level since April 2nd. The index finished 1.9 points up following Monday’s increase of 13.8 points. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, from which the index is derived, surged by 34% to reach VND17.8 trillion (US$686 million). The…
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NPRA Chief Pushes for Shift to Alternative Investments
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The CEO of National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Christopher Boadi-Mensah, has advocated for a fresh strategy regarding the nation’s pension investment tactics. He emphasized the importance of embracing alternative investments to reduce risks and promote overall economic growth. Addressing the fifth installment of The Money Summit In Accra, Mr. Boadi-Mensah stated that the increasing…
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Locked Billions: South Korea’s Dementia-Linked Assets Spark Legal and Economic Concerns
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As South Korea faces an aging populace, the nation is grappling with a growing economic and legal issue: the significant amount of assets owned by individuals suffering from dementia, which are typically kept out of reach and unused. These so-called “dementia money” holdings—tied up in real estate, bank accounts and other financial instruments—are raising…
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Chinese Ambassador Pledges Strategic Investments to Support Government Goals
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…states that Africa needs to utilize the AfCFTA for achieving economic autonomy. By Juliet ETEFE ( [email protected] ) The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has reiterated China’s dedication to backing Ghana’s newly established development goals via carefully planned and focused investments. He mentioned that the emphasis is on regions driving industrialization, modernizing agriculture,…
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Daring to Succeed: Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo on the Power of Bold Moves
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In both the boardroom and the arena, there is a point where indecision turns into a greater risk than taking decisive steps forward. As we examine the paths of thriving enterprises, pioneering leaders, or pivotal instances in athletics and society, a recurring pattern becomes evident: the readiness to seize an opportunity—not haphazardly, but with…