Prominent Chinese construction firm proposed desalination project at Port Qasim to address water challenges ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — A leading Chinese construction company is exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime sector, facilitated by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The firm is primarily foc...
Agreement aims to improve educational infrastructure, marking a significant step toward a more equitable learning TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Preschool and School Education has signed a $40 million grant agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to support nationwide education reforms. The signing ceremony...
Bangladesh boosts garment exports by 36% as Western buyers diversify supply chains DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — China’s dominance in the United States apparel import market is eroding rapidly, with Bangladesh and other South Asian producers stepping up to fill the gap, according to newly released trade data. Figures from the US Office of Textile...
New developments, visa reforms, and rental yields boost transaction volume to 180,900— highest ever recorded DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – Dubai’s real estate sector witnessed its strongest year on record in 2024, as total transactions surged to an unprecedented 180,900, valued at $142 billion, according to a new market report released by fäm Propertie...
BNK Finance Kazakhstan, backed by South Korean investors, is on track to become the country’s first South Korean-owned commercial bank ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — South Korean investment in Kazakhstan is set to grow further, as BNK Finance Kazakhstan, a microfinance organization owned by South Korean investors, nears the acquisition of a banki...
Experts warn of increasing militarization and exploitation of African waters amid rising global competition ACCRA, Ghana (MNTV) – African nations are sounding the alarm over the growing militarization and strategic exploitation of the continent’s surrounding seas, warning that oceans are being weaponized in a new phase of imperial compet...
Central bank aims to reform troubled Islamic banking sector grappling with poor oversight and capital shortfalls DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s central bank plans to consolidate all 10 of the country’s Shariah-compliant lenders into two major Islamic banks, in a bid to overhaul a sector grappling with poor governance, legal loopholes,...
June auction will offer exploration, production rights to global firms amid rising demand for critical minerals. ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan will offer exploration and production rights for 50 deposits of gold, rare metals, and other critical minerals in an online auction scheduled for June 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Constru...
Strategic sectors and private sector support to anchor future cooperation TUNIS, Tunisia (MNTV) – Tunisia is working with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to establish a new partnership framework for the period 2026–2028, with a focus on strategic sectors and boosting private sector engagement. The initiative was the central topic of a meet...
Minister says there were 97 manufacturing projects worth $1.85 billion as of 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV): Malaysia has emerged as a key destination for Swedish investment, attracting 97 manufacturing projects worth 7.77 billion Malaysian Ringgit ($1.85 billion) as of 2024. The Edge quoted Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul ...
