New strategy to develop border gate economic zones

VietNamNet Bridge - The Prime Minister has just approved a project on planning and developing Vietnam's border gate economic zones until 2020. In the future, the country will establish more border gate economic zones to further promote economic development in border areas.

Villagers oppose SEZ plan

The Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ), being established by the ONGC-MRPL combine, suffered a setback on Friday when its officials, who visited Permude to survey for land for the second phase of the SEZ, met with a strong protest by villagers here.

Economic port zones for Russia

The Russian government is gradually narrowing down the number applications for special economic port zones. Murmansk is considered to be among the favourite candidates.

Kraków's Technology Incubator opens

The first six firms have begun trading in Kraków's Technology Incubator, which was built by the management company of the Kraków Special Economic Zone (SEZ). PAIIZ reports. The investment is to support newly established firms from the advanced technology sector.

Egypt cancels some free-zone privileges

The Egyptian government has abolished the privileges of energy-intensive companies in free zones as part of a budget amendment approved by parliament on Monday, Investment Minister Mahmoud Mohieldin said.

Hope, suspicion as countries fat with cash invest in America

Jafza International manufacturing, warehouse and distribution project is considered the first major investment by a so-called sovereign wealth fund in the Southeastern United States.

Clark Sub-zone 'next frontier'

Clark authorities have opened more than 10,000 hectares of the Clark Sub-zone as the next frontier for investors here.

The most powerful Arab woman

Currently the chief executive of Economic Zones World and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, Salma Hareb has been running the two institutions for the Government of Dubai since her appointment in 2005 after she made her mark as strategic planning manager.

No FDIs In Retail Sector: Nath

The government clarified that it was open to reviewing the Special Economic Zone Act once the number of SEZs in the country crossed the figure of 100.

Seamless travel on longest expressway

The expressway is one of the flagship projects that the President has promised to complete in her 2006 State-of-the-Nation Address.

VietNamNet - Central region becoming investor drawcard

Central Vietnam is emerging as an attractive investment destination with a series of million-USD projects currently underway or slated for construction.

MSEZ: More people may get compensation packages

Mangalore Special Economic Zone Ltd. is considering extending compensation packages to owners of about 350 houses in Kalavaru village. The houses fall under the 1,800 acres of land that were notified as part of Phase I of the mega project.

ADAC showcases Airport Free Zone at Global Business Forum in Hannover Messe, Germany | ADAC (SCADIA)

The business potential and clear growth opportunities offered by the planned Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone were among key discussions between business executives and representatives from Abu Dhabi Airports Company on the first day of the Global Business Forum at Hannover Messe, Ger …

Kuwaiti companies willing to establish private free zones in Jordan

Al Zamel International Real Estate Company, a Kuwaiti firm, will establish a private free zone in Al Karamah on a B.O.T (build, transfer and operate) basis, Jordanian Free Zones Corporation (JFZC) Director Mahmoud Qteishat said on Wednesday.

Tajikistan To Establish Free Trade Zone In Ishkashim District

Instead of earlier announced free economic zone (FEZ), Tajikistan plans tp establish a free trade zone (FTZ) in the Ishkashim district at Gorno Badakhshan.

Muthoot Technopolis: A model that clicks

The advantages to clients arise from other avenues as well. "With around 80 engineering colleges in and around Kochi, the city is indeed a rich reservoir of entry-level talent.

Special E-comic zones- whats that?

In a bid to encourage freedom of expression through art and cinema, the Indian government has decided to open up e-comic zones.

SEZ will help Gorai development

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is no longer a dirty word in the belt of Gorai, Uttan and Dongri that encompasses a population of over 60,000 in the extended suburbs of Mumbai.

POSCO not Driven By Philanthropy But Shrewd Planning to Compensate Farmers

- An economic scam in the making - Rediff News recently reported that the steel giant POSCO, currently planning to set up a $12 Billion effort in Orissa has agreed to pay higher levels of compensation to farmers who will be displaced from non-forest land.

Govt expects exports from SEZs to touch Rs 125,000 cr in FY'09

The government on Friday said the exports from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are expected to touch Rs 1,25,000 crore during 2008-09, an increase of more than 86 per cent over the last fiscal.

Kamal Nath defends controversial industry zones

The trade minister on Friday defended controversial industry zones, which have been opposed by poor farmers angered by the compensation on offer for their land, saying they will generate exports worth $31.25 billion by the end of this financial year.

'SEZs will drive India's infrastructure'

The merits or otherwise of special economic zones (SEZs) are under a raging debate in India but the realty industry is upbeat about the prospect of such zones and says it will drive infrastructure development in the country.

NRIs should think of investing in education sector

The proposed non-resident Indian (NRI) and persons of Indian origin (PIO) university will have the status of deemed university under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act.

Document to create university free zone handed to government

A document which spells out modalities and procedures for the creation of a University Free Zone in Cameroon has been drawn up and handed to government.

Dubai World looks at investing in port, logistics parks, mining and leisure sectors in Congo

Dubai World explored the possiblity of investing in the port at Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo, and the setting up of logistics parks to support it, among other investment opportunities when Chairman of Dubai World, HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met the President HE Denis S …

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