DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s central bank has allowed commercial lenders to launch fully digital small-ticket loans, marking a significant step in the country’s broader push toward cashless banking and expanded financial inclusion. Under new guidelines issued by Bangladesh Bank on Monday, scheduled banks will be permitted to provide...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has moved forward with the second phase of development at the Hassi Bir Rekaiz oilfield, with state energy firm Sonatrach and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production signing an engineering, procurement, and construction contract with Petrojet and Arkad. According to The Energy News, the agreement covers the ...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq has restarted crude oil exports to Syria through the Rabia-Al-Yarubiya border crossing, marking a significant step toward restoring cross-border energy flows after more than a decade of disruption. The initial operation, carried out on Friday, involved around 70 tanker trucks transporting crude oil under approved re...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Qatar and Algeria have moved forward with the second phase of a major agricultural partnership valued at approximately $3.5 billion, reinforcing efforts to expand large-scale dairy production and enhance long-term food security. The project, led by Qatar-based Baladna in collaboration with Algerian authorities, has en...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) — A Yemeni delegation focused on coffee sector development has conducted a field visit to Ethiopia to examine the country’s expertise in cultivation, processing, and export preparation, as part of efforts to strengthen Yemen’s coffee industry. The mission, held from April 15 to 29 and supported by the Dorcas, aimed...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (MNTV) — A Sri Lankan infrastructure professional has become the first from the country to receive one of the world’s most advanced certifications in asset management, marking a milestone for Sri Lanka’s growing role in high-value infrastructure expertise. Abdul Razak M. Muzammil was awarded the CAMA² (Certified Asset Manage...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is racing to stabilize its power grid as a severe heatwave drives electricity demand beyond supply, forcing widespread outages and emergency fuel imports across the country. Authorities expect nearly 2,000 megawatts of additional electricity to be added to the national grid by the end of April, as three ma...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt has signed two major railway agreements aimed at expanding local manufacturing and improving maintenance capacity, as part of broader efforts to modernize its national rail system. The deals were concluded between Egyptian National Railways and the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC), in the presenc...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye has announced a broad package of long-term tax incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors, as Ankara seeks to position itself as a major destination for global capital amid ongoing instability in the Gulf region. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said investors relocating to Türkiye could benefit from a 20...
JAZAN, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Coffee farms in the mountainous region of Jazan are increasingly evolving into major rural and ecotourism destinations, combining long-standing agricultural traditions with modern visitor experiences. Once primarily a source of local income and heritage, these farms now attract tourists through interactive activiti...
