1 minuto The Indonesian Government is looking for an investment of nearly 89.6 trillion IDR (6.4 billion USD) in three newly-established special economic zones (SEZs) of Singhasari in East Java, Kendal in Central Java, and Likupang in North Sulawesi. Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Susiwijono said that the three new SEZs will attract tens of thousands of workers, thus driving the regional economy and society. Targeting 12.5 trillion IDR in investment and nearly 7,000 labourers, the Singhasari Special Economic Zone is expected to become a centre for Continue lendo→

2 minutos Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) has already prepared eight state-run special economic zones (SEZs) for setting up industrial units as per a move to make the country an industrial hub in the world. The zones are Mirsarai Economic Zone, Mirsarai Economic Zone 2A, Mirsarai Economic Zone 2B, Jamalpur Economic Zone, Srihatta Economic Zone, Feni Economic Zone, SBG Economic Zone and Mongla Economic Zone. Talking to BSS, BEZA Executive Chairman Paban Chowdhury said many entrepreneurs from home and abroad are taking preparation to Continue lendo→

1 minuto The Dominican Republic is going to set up four more free-trade zones in order to make room for 12 new companies seeking to expand operations in the country. The new duty-free zones will generate more than 1,200 direct jobs in addition to contributing US$21 million to the economy, according to regional news wire Prensa Latina. Also known as industrial parks, the new free zones will be set up in Boca Chica, Valverde, San Cristobal and Santiago. Duty-free zones are the key drivers of DR’s Continue lendo→

3 minutos Pakistani Ambassador to China Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi said on Saturday the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has started with the establishment of special economic zones in various parts of the country. Giving an interview to China Economic Net, Hashmi said, “Special economic zones in various parts of the country will be established in the second phase of CPEC.” The ambassador emphasised importance of agriculture sector and its potential. “Investment Continue lendo→

4 minutos Una especie de “mini Hollywood” en Uruguay, con varias casas a modo de barrio residencial que en realidad son estudios audiovisuales o set de filmación. Esa fue la idea que por 2015 tuvo repercusión en la prensa local, aunque el proyecto debía esperar una modificación legal para su concreción. El tiempo pasó, se actualizó la ley en cuestión y el Poder Ejecutivo autorizó la instalación en Maldonado de la primera zona franca temática, enfocada en lo audiovisual. En la resolución oficial, se informa que el gobierno recibió una Continue lendo→