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gamereactor.euworld1 day ago
Spain Aims to Spread Tourists Beyond Coasts as Visitor Numbers Near 100 Million
Spain's tourism minister said the country is using EU funds and a new marketing campaign to promote inland and off-season travel. Foreign visitors reached 96.8 million last year and spending hit €134 billion.
france24.comworld20 days ago
Kenya President Apologizes to Northern Kenya for Past Development Neglect
President William Ruto issued a formal apology during Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir for decades of state policies that limited infrastructure and services in the region. He outlined current government programs in education, healthcare, housing, and livestock.
world26 days ago
Queensland Allocates $300,000 for Soybean and Rice Trials in Mossman
The Queensland government will direct $300,000 from the Mossman Transition Plan to soybean and rice projects. The funding follows the 2025 closure of the local sugar mill and forms part of a $12 million package established in 2024.
freepressjournal.inworld27 days ago
Liberia Begins Construction of 86-Kilometer Voinjama-Mendikorma Road
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai broke ground on a $45 million road project linking Voinjama to the Sierra Leone border. The 86-kilometer road is scheduled for completion in 2029 under a 25-year public-private partnership.
business28 days ago
Truro Businesses Await Decision on Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass
Local businesses along the Sturt Highway in Truro say they are delaying investment decisions due to uncertainty over a proposed freight bypass. The project timeline remains unclear after federal and state governments failed to agree on funding shares.
world32 days ago
Renewable Energy Company Explores Wind and Solar Projects in Far West NSW
Tilt Renewables is assessing large-scale wind and solar developments north of Broken Hill. Local landholders have given preliminary support after early consultations.
rnz.co.nzpolitics32 days ago
Israeli Officials Approve Funds for Ancient Heritage Sites
Israeli officials approved 250 million shekels for preservation and development of ancient Jewish heritage sites. The funding targets areas including Judea, Samaria, the Jordan Valley, and the Judean Desert.
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Rapplerworld35 days ago
Regional Travel Fair Opens in Baguio for Cordillera Businesses
The 17th Regional Travel Fair opened on May 15 in Baguio City. The three-day event gathered sellers, buyers, and tourism officials to promote local products and partnerships.
koreaherald.comworld40 days ago
Buc-ee’s to Open First Stores in Arizona and Arkansas This Year
Buc-ee’s, a Texas-based travel plaza chain with locations in 11 other states, will open its first stores in Arizona and Arkansas in 2026. Additional locations are scheduled for four more states in 2027. The company was founded in Texas in 1982 and began expanding outside the stat…
finance.yahoo.comworld45 days ago
HMM Shareholders Approve Moving Headquarters from Seoul to Busan
South Korea's largest shipping company, HMM Co., secured shareholder approval Thursday to move its headquarters to Busan. The decision follows an agreement with its labor union and aligns with government efforts to develop the port city as a maritime hub. President Lee Jae Myung…
news.google.comfinance45 days ago
Asian Development Bank Plans $70 Billion in Energy and Digital Infrastructure Financing for Asia-Pacific Through 2035
The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion initiative for new energy and digital projects across Asia and the Pacific with a 2035 deadline. The plan features a pan-Asia power grid and an Asia-Pacific digital highway. Southeast Asian nations including Indonesia, Vietnam an…
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South Korean Government to Designate 10 Cities as Startup Hubs by 2027
The South Korean finance ministry announced plans to designate 10 cities as startup hubs by 2027 to support regional growth and job creation. Four cities will be selected this year, with six more in 2027, focusing on areas outside Seoul. The initiative includes support for R&D, i…