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Canton Fair Sets Record with Surge in Latin American Attendance

The 137th Canton Fair, held from April 15th to May 5th, saw a record 290,000 foreign buyers, including a 90% increase in Argentinian attendees, resulting in $25.44 billion in estimated export deals, showcasing China's growing trade with Latin America.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Colombia Joins China's Belt and Road Initiative

Colombia joined China's Belt and Road Initiative today, as announced by both governments during a meeting in Beijing; this includes an 8.3 billion euro credit commitment from China for Latin American development and marks a shift in Colombia's foreign policy.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Spanish Minister Calls Railway Cable Theft Act of Sabotage

On May 5th, the theft of 150 meters of railway cables in Spain caused widespread service disruption, prompting Transport Minister Óscar Puente to label it "sabotage" due to the low financial gain relative to the coordinated nature and impact of the incident, although the intention remains to be veri...

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UK Pension Funds Pledge £50 Billion Domestic Investment

Seventeen major UK pension funds signed the Mansion House Accord, pledging £50 billion for domestic investments by 2030, focusing on infrastructure, startups, and housing, to improve returns for savers and boost economic growth.

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Madrid Metro Line 6 to undergo 800 million euro automation

Madrid's Metro Line 6 will undergo 800 million euro automation starting May 31st, closing sections until December 31st, with a free bus replacement service; the line will reopen in January 2026 with automated trains and platform screen doors.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Mogadishu Floods: Two Dead, Hundreds Affected

Torrential rains in Mogadishu, Somalia, caused widespread flooding on Friday and Saturday, resulting in at least two deaths when a wall collapsed in one informal settlement; government officials and police surveyed damage and provided aid, but many in informal settlements remain vulnerable.

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Webuild Acquires Stake in Murdoch Hospital Project Amidst Roberts Co. Collapse

Webuild purchased Roberts Co.'s stake in the $1.8 billion Murdoch Women and Babies Hospital project weeks before Roberts Co.'s collapse into voluntary administration; the WA government approved the acquisition, and Webuild is close to finalizing a deal to proceed with construction.

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Good Health and Well-being
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US High-Speed Rail: Slow Progress Amidst Global Expansion

The US is building its first high-speed rail lines, but faces challenges including slow planning, cancelled funding, and a car-centric culture, lagging behind countries like China and those in Europe that have invested heavily in extensive HSR networks.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Ferrovial's US Success Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Ferrovial, a Dutch infrastructure company, is thriving in the US market despite economic uncertainty, with 38% of its revenue and 60% of its EBITDA originating from the US in 2024. The company's focus on state and local projects, profitable managed lanes, and significant investment in the Canadian h...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Sydney Council Challenges State Housing Laws Over Infrastructure Concerns

Woollahra Council in Sydney's eastern suburbs is requesting a suspension of recently implemented state development laws due to concerns about increased flood risk, strain on infrastructure, and lack of consultation, challenging the state government's housing targets and raising questions about the p...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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NIS 120M Israeli Urban Renewal Agreement Accelerates Or Yehuda Housing Development

The Israeli government signed a NIS 120 million urban renewal framework agreement with four entities for Or Yehuda, allocating NIS 20,000-30,000 per housing unit for infrastructure, accelerating 2,720 potential housing units and 12,847 future units.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Ground Subsidence Threatens Major US Cities

A study by Columbia Climate School finds that groundwater extraction, geological processes, and building weight are causing 25 of the 28 largest U.S. cities to sink at varying rates, affecting over 34 million people and potentially damaging infrastructure.

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