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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…

The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) has now supported more than $10 billion invested by businesses in research and development (R&D) activity, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Penny Simmonds says. “Reaching $10 billion in supported research and development is a significant landmark and demonstrates the growing confidence New Zealand businesses have in innovation and their capability to grow. “This milestone reflects the speed with which Kiwi businesses are using the sc…

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 …

According to Euromoney’s international experts, following its rebranding and business model transformation, the bank developed a new growth strategy to provide modern financial services to businesses and the public. A major part of the transformation involved large-scale digitalization of banking services. The deployment of modern digital solutions such as the Biznes 24/7 platform has greatly enhanced remote banking options, expanded access to financial products, and improved customer service q…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has launched the Youth Entrepreneurship Financing Facility, a dedicated initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in establishing new businesses. The Facility was launched this morning during the opening ceremony of the Youth Entrepreneurs Expo 2026, held at Barceló Nasandhura. Developed jointly by the Bank of Maldives (BML) and SME Digital Private Limited, the financing facility is designed to provide young Maldivians with greater access to funding to estab…