EIB supports with EUR 145 million extension of Slovenian motorway network
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 145 million to motorway company Družba za avtoceste v Republiki Sloveniji d.d. (DARS) to finance the construction of a new 13 km long motorway section between Draženci and Gruškovje (Eastern Slovenia)...
EUR 50 million Lilongwe water investment programme gets European backing
European financial and technical support for investment to alleviate critical water shortages in Malawi’s largest city was confirmed on June 12 by the signature of finance agreements confirming a new EUR 24 million loan from the European Investment...
UK Government kick-starts plans to reach 3 million apprenticeships
The term ‘apprenticeship’ will be protected in law, the government has announced on 14 June 2015. This will strengthen their reputation, help working people and ensure apprenticeships are recognised as a career path equal to higher education.
Dairy merger faces in-depth investigation unless undertakings offered
New World Bank Group Report Finds Doing Business in South Africa Can Be Made Easier if Local Good Practices Are Replicated Across the Country
A new World Bank Group report assessing the business environment and state of regulations for domestic firms in South Africa finds that local entrepreneurs face a wide array of business obstacles depending on which city they establish their companies...
Just the tonic! UK gin exports up by a third as the G&T goes global
China Airlines' 777-300ER Makes Debut at Paris Air Show
China Airlines' newest 777-300ER (Extended Range) landed at Le Bourget, France on June 13, marking the debut of China Airlines' new twin-aisle jet at the Paris Air Show.
G20 GDP growth slows slightly to 0.7% in first quarter of 2015
Quarterly GDP in volume terms for the G20
Percentage change on the previous quarter, seasonally adjusted...
The World Bank Supports Afghanistan’s Customs Reform Efforts
The World Bank Thursday approved an additional grant of $21.50 million to improve the effectiveness of customs clearance at border crossings and inland clearance depots (ICDs) in Afghanistan.
IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review under the ECF Arrangement for Mali and Approves US$5.6 Million Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on June 11 completed the third review of Mali’s performance under an economic program supported by a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The Board’s decision, which was...
