Tag #Economic Development

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£29m Investment Reopens Cornwall's South Crofty Tin Mine, Creating 1,300 Jobs

The UK government invested almost £29 million to reopen Cornwall's South Crofty tin mine, which closed in 1998, creating an estimated 1,300 jobs and boosting the regional economy due to the rising global demand for tin in the clean energy sector.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Caribbean Passport Sales Surge Amid US Political Uncertainty

Fueled by US political instability, five Caribbean nations' citizenship-by-investment programs are booming, with property purchases granting passports and visa-free access to 150 countries; however, concerns persist about security risks and ethical implications.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
torino.repubblica.it
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Northwest Italy Expands Logistics Zone, Boosting Business and Jobs

The Northwest Italian region expands its simplified regulations and tax benefits zone to include Piedmont and Lombardy, creating new business and job opportunities and leveraging the ports of Genoa and Savona as key logistics hubs. This includes areas like Erzelli and ex-Ilva sites.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elmundo.es
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: A Catalyst for China's Greater Bay Area

The 55-kilometer Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, completed in 2018 at a cost of €16 billion, connects Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao, significantly improving regional connectivity and boosting the Greater Bay Area's economic integration.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
welt.de
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Intel Cancels Magdeburg Chip Plant

Intel cancelled plans for a €30 billion semiconductor factory in Magdeburg, Germany, eliminating 3,000 projected jobs and €9.9 billion in government subsidies due to financial difficulties and strategic reassessment following stagnant revenue and losses in the last quarter.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Hainan Launches Independent Customs Operation, Boosting Free Trade

Hainan Free Trade Port will implement an island-wide independent customs operation on December 18, 2024, significantly expanding zero-tariff goods to 6,600 tariff lines, reducing business costs, and attracting foreign investment to boost free trade.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Rostov Region Seeks Private Investment for Cultural Heritage Restoration

Rostov region officials and investors met to discuss boosting private investment in restoring 17 cultural heritage sites; new low-interest loans and a unified information portal are planned to simplify the process.

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24% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Greece Secures €1.2 Billion EU Loan for Defense Modernization

Greece will receive at least €1.2 billion in EU loans for defense upgrades under the SAFE program, increasing its defense budget to €30 billion by 2036 and annual equipment procurement to €2.6 billion after 2028. Additionally, a new joint venture between Greece's EAS and Slovakian MSM Export will in...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Ghana's "24-Hour Economy": Ambitious Job Creation Plan Faces Funding Hurdles

Ghanaian President John Mahama's "24-hour economy" plan aims to create 1.7 million jobs by 2030 through a three-shift system across key sectors, but faces funding and infrastructural challenges, requiring $4 billion and addressing power supply issues.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
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Carney's Liberals Win Canadian Election, Aim for Energy Superpower Status

Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the Canadian election on April 28th, promising to bolster Canada's economy by reducing dependence on the US market and becoming an energy superpower, supporting both clean and conventional energy sources while streamlining environmental assessments and indigenous cons...

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Caribbean Tourism: Balancing Growth with Sustainability

Caribbean tourism, contributing over 22% to the GDP and employing 2.75 million, faces challenges including low cruise tourism spending and environmental degradation; however, opportunities exist through sustainable practices, the "blue economy," and adventure tourism to achieve higher-value, lower-i...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Hainan's Business-Friendly Policies Attract Biotech Investment

Zeng Sheng, founder of Susheng Biotech, established his company in Hainan's Haikou National High-tech Industrial Development Zone in 2020, benefiting from tax incentives, streamlined approvals, and zero tariffs, resulting in 15 percent lower management costs compared to mainland competitors; Hainan'...

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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