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Light and Shadow Witness History, Lenses Record Metamorphosis -- The International Photography Exhibition Marking the 45th Anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Opens
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 28, 2025
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the exhibition titled "Metamorphosis: International Photography Exhibition for the 45th...
Russia’s Economy Projected to Expand by 1.5 Percent
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s economy is expected to achieve a minimum growth rate of 1.5 percent in 2025, according to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. Speaking on Wednesday, Siluanov referenced projections provided by the Ministry of Economic...
Syrian President Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Lebanon
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has called for closer economic collaboration with Lebanon, framing it as the key to resolving deep-rooted political divisions between the two neighboring nations. In a statement made Wednesday during a...
Malaysia, Brunei Commit to Boosting Economic Partnership
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia and Brunei have committed to intensifying their economic partnership, focusing on key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and tourism, following the 26th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders' Consultation (ALC) held Wednesday....
Bitget COO Vugar Usi Zade Speaks on Future of Web3 at Economic Times World Leaders Forum
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 28, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, took the stage at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, where Bitget’s Chief Operating Officer, Vugar Usi Zade, shared...
How Tswalu is Rewriting Conservation Economics Through Their Carbon Credit Project
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tswalu has become the first privately protected area in southern Africa to earn carbon credits because of wildlife management interventions, creating a pioneering model that has...
2024’s Record Tourism Growth Boosts Economies of Most N.C. Counties
North Carolina Department of Commerce
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August 27, 2025
Raleigh, N.C. Visitor spending increased for 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in 2024, contributing to a statewide record total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending, according to county-level data released today by the N.C. Department of...
DAS Office of Economic Analysis Presents the August Economic Outlook and Revenue Forecast
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 27, 2025
Carl Riccadonna, state chief economist and Michael Kennedy, senior economist of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Office of Economic Analysis (OEA), presented the latest economic outlook and revenue forecast to the legislative...
New Zealand Unveils New Visa Category to Boost Economy
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The New Zealand government unveiled a fresh visa category on Wednesday aimed at drawing investment and skilled entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford introduced the Business Investor Visa (BIV) in...
OECD Economic Growth Rebounds in Q2 2025
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Economic output, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), expanded by 0.4% across the OECD region during the second quarter of 2025. This marks a noticeable improvement from the 0.2% growth seen in the first quarter, largely driven by...
China, Saudi Arabia Forge Stronger Economic Ties
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) China and Saudi Arabia have committed to intensifying collaboration across trade, investment, and industrial supply chains, with a joint pledge to uphold a multilateral trading system, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday. The...
2024’s Record Tourism Growth Boosts Economies of Most N.C. Counties
North Carolina Department of Commerce
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August 27, 2025
Raleigh, N.C. Visitor spending increased for 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in 2024, contributing to a statewide record total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending, according to county-level data released today by the N.C. Department of...
National Survey Finds Canadian Small Business Confidence Plunges to 58% as Costs Soar and Economic Uncertainty Bites
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 27, 2025
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2025, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the 4th annual Small Business Confidence Index from Zensurance, Canada’s leading small business insurance provider, confidence among Canadian small business owners has taken a...
Nearly two-dozen TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
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August 27, 2025
Following a near 400% increase in applications, the program welcomes new Hulu drama from Dan Fogelman, new Larry David series and season two of Lionsgate’s Emmy-nominated “The Studio” SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval...
Free State Economic Development and Tourism launches 2025 Free State Tourism Month, 7 Sept
South African Government
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August 27, 2025
Free State upping its game in tourism Discover and explore Free State hidden gems. In line with MACUFE vibrant activities, the Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development, and Tourism, Ketso Makume will officially launch 2025 Free State...
Nearly two-dozen new TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program
Office of the California Governor
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August 27, 2025
CBS Studios’ series “NCIS: Origins,” one of nearly two-dozen projects awarded funding in today’s announcement. Powering the state’s creative economy These 22 television shows are a combination of five renewals, two productions relocating to...
S. Africa is committed to enhance economic diplomacy
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is maintaining its focus on advancing national interests through targeted economic diplomacy and principled international engagement, even as rising global tariffs and trade disruptions create challenges, President Cyril...
Trump Weighs Economic Sanctions on Russia if Ukraine Ceasefire Fails
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is weighing "very serious" economic sanctions against Russia if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, now entering its fourth year. "It's very, very...
Gov. Kemp and State Delegation to Lead Economic Mission to South America
Georgia Governor
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August 25, 2025
GEORGIA, August 25 - ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that...
CA FWD, 21st Century Alliance, and CalMatters to Host Governor Candidate Forum at California Economic Summit in Stockton on October 23
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2025
Stockton, California, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Forward (CA FWD) is excited to announce the first Governor Candidate Forum focused on the economy on October 23 in Stockton, CA. Top candidates for governor will have the...