addressing the challenges

When officiating the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX), our MADANI Program 2026 Permatang Pauh and the Penang Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Association this afternoon, I stressed that efforts to elevate the dignity of Bumiputeras never mean marginalizing any race. Penang proves that stable politics, clear policies and close cooperation between the Federal Government and the State Government are able to expand Bumiputera economic participation along with the progress of all people. The country's…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that youth empowerment remains a top priority for the Administration, expressing confidence that ongoing efforts will overcome existing challenges and yield positive outcomes for the nation's youth. The President made these remarks during the fifth episode of The Pulse, a podcast series published by the President's Office. This week's episode focused on youth empowerment, giving the President another opportunity to address and respond to the concerns o…

The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, during the Annual Dinner for Economic Freedom of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE), highlighted the order of the Panamanian macro-economy guaranteeing the degree of investment and lowering the country's risk, the result of the work of a government with greater robustness and strength, however, he highlighted that now it is time to further encourage the local economy. Mulino - before a hundred businessmen who attended the ev…

At the beginning of the session, the Prime Minister thanked the members of the Council for their willingness to contribute to the development of economic policies. He stressed that the Government wished to draw on the experience and expertise of the business community in its work. “Improving the business environment is one of this Government’s key priorities. Everything else depends on how much we create,” the Prime Minister emphasised. He said that the Government wanted to listen to the busine…

Santo Domingo.-President Luis Abinader headed this Thursday the sixth edition of the Supérate Mujer 2026 award, which on this occasion recognizes, for their effort, will, leadership and commitment, 35 women from all over the national territory, who have stood out for their entrepreneurial spirit and their trajectory of personal and economic improvement. The activity constituted a space for public recognition of the perseverance and capacity for transformation of the entrepreneurs of the SUPEREm…

On 17 July 2026, the President of the Republic, Dr Patrick Herminie convened a meeting of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council at State House under the theme "Aviation and Connectivity" to consider the future direction of Seychelles' aviation sector and its contribution to national economic development. Bringing together members with decades of experience across aviation, tourism, finance and business, the meeting focused on preparations for Air Seychelles' acquisition of two Airbus A321X…

One year on from the launch of A Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040, a progress review shows the Government is delivering on its vision for a modern, productive and enduring minerals sector that supports jobs, regional growth and long-term prosperity, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “When we launched the Minerals Strategy in 2025, we addressed a longstanding challenge that had held the sector back for decades – the absence of a clear direction and a credible plan for growth,” Mr Jon…

Since the beginning of the year, Uzbekistan’s economy has grown by 8.5 percent. Industry grew by 8 percent, services by 16.9 percent, construction by 13.8 percent, and agriculture by 4.7 percent. Investments reached $28 billion, and exports totaled $14.4 billion. International rating agencies Fitch and Moody’s each upgraded Uzbekistan’s sovereign credit rating. At the same time, the President stressed that achieving 9-10 percent economic growth is essential to improving the living standards of …

.Santo Domingo.-President Luis Abinader led the inauguration of the Porto Town Center by La Marquesa shopping plaza, a project that demonstrates the solid confidence of the private sector in economic stability, legal security and investment promotion policies promoted by the current government administration to boost the urban development of Arroyo Hondo and its surrounding areas. When speaking a few words, the Minister of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (Mivhed), Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, highlighte…

The Government is acting to maintain New Zealand’s ongoing domestic cement manufacturing capacity and ensure our economy remains resilient to global supply chain shocks. “We have agreed to grant Golden Bay Cement (GBC) up to $60m to continue cement manufacturing at its Whangarei plant, maintain domestic clinker manufacturing capability, and undertake at least $150m in investments needed to support cost-effective domestic cement production through to at least 2040.” “Ministers were advised that…

We welcome the opinions of the people in the spirit of thinking together, working together for the common benefit of our Cambodian nation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important driver in boosting the national economy and creating jobs for the people. The Royal Government of various mandates has also introduced a series of policies and measures to promote and promote the development of the SME sector, and the Royal Government of the 7th legislature of the National Assembly has also…