2026

5 minutos What Is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)? Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are strategically designated areas within a country that aim to enhance economic growth through unique regulatory measures. Offering tax incentives and reduced tariffs, SEZs are tailored to attract substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) by creating an appealing business environment. This investment involves cross-border interests where firms or individuals from one country invest in another, unlocking regional and global economic potential. How SEZs Propel Economic Growth and Investment Special economic zones are special areas designated Continue lendo→

6 minutos The South is still riding high thanks to the NRRP. But from 2027, for the first time in five years, growth could be lower than that of the Centre-North, and this issue risks becoming a wild card in the final phase of the Meloni government. According to Luigi Sbarra, Under-Secretary to the Prime Minister with responsibility for the South, the conditions are in place to ensure that the current recovery is not squandered. Is the government drawing up a strategy for the Continue lendo→

4 minutos Kazakhstan is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value manufacturing as it looks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and expand value-added industries. The country aims to build on last year’s record investment in sectors including manufacturing and next-generation metallurgy. Kazakhstan attracted around €16.5 billion in greenfield investment, accounting for nearly 90% of all such investment in North and Central Asia, according to the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Strong investment and industrial growth suggest Continue lendo→