Four major projects to boost economic growth, social protection, entrepreneurship, and energy transition AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — The World Bank has approved a new financing package worth $1.1 billion to support Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision (EMV), marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to enhance economic resilience, stimu...
HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) — Vietnam must develop a halal product ecosystem meeting quality and certification standards to tap into the growing halal market, Vietnam+ reports, quoting experts. Ramlan Bin Osman, director of the National Halal Certification Center (HALCERT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, says that Vietnam has an ...
BANDER SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei will continue to bolster the development of the agri-food and seafood processing industry in line with Brunei Vision 2035 to support national food security and drive sustainable economic growth, reports Borneo Bulletin. The agri-food and seafood processing industry is identified as one of the f...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — In a landmark move to revitalize its economy, Iraq has launched a national council dedicated to expanding the private sector, aiming to create jobs, empower entrepreneurs, and diversify growth away from government-led models. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani officially inaugurated the new Council for the Developmen...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – The annual production season for Tola, the esteemed Taif rose oil, has officially commenced in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of a time-honored process that yields one of the Kingdom’s most celebrated natural products. According to the Saudi Press Agency, nearly 70 distillation workshops and factories are now ope...
Over 2,300 participants from 50 nations join Dhaka’s push to showcase reforms, unlock economic zones, and boost global confidence DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — A four-day international investment summit opened in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka on Monday, aimed at attracting long-term foreign capital and showcasing the country’s economic reforms...
Agreements with Chinese companies aim to install battery energy systems across 18 islands, saving millions in fuel costs and supporting Maldives’ renewable energy goals MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Maldives has signed agreements with three Chinese firms to install battery energy storage systems across 18 inhabited islands, in a bid to reduce ...
Country aims to plant one million trees, produce domestic olive oil, and expand exotic crop farming ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has launched a $20 million initiative to develop the country’s first olive plantations, with plans to cultivate up to 100 hectares by 2025. The move signals a new direction in agricultural diversification, ...
ISTANBUL (AA) – International stock markets, commodity prices, and digital assets on Monday continued to be shaken by the uncertainties about new US tariffs announced last week. Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of sweeping reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries, ranging from 10% to 50%. The EU got recipro...
The exploration is considered to be a significant push for Iran’s petro-related earnings TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Iran is preparing to restart offshore oil and gas exploration activities in the Persian Gulf for the first time in five years, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to boost its energy sector. The announcement was [&hel...
