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British expats invited to avail investment opportunities in SEZs

British expats invited to avail investment opportunities in SEZs

2 minutos Pakistani authorities have invited UK-based investors to capitalise on investment opportunities in the special economic zones (SEZs) during an international roadshow. High Commissioner Nafees Zakaria apprised the British Pakistanis about the investment opportunities in Pakistan, especially in SEZs being established under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. “CPEC has been dubbed as a game changer and holds immense economic opportunities,” a statement on Friday quoted Zakaria as addressing during the roadshow in London. The roadshow was held to introduce the SEZs and Continue lendo

Both China and India opted for SEZs. But here’s why China raced ahead and India lost track

Both China and India opted for SEZs. But here’s why China raced ahead and India lost track

4 minutos We had discussed the rise of South Korea and Taiwan earlier. While the Chinese story is well talked about, most of the discussion is regarding the achievements of the last two decades when it showed astonishing growth. In the early Nineties, it was not significantly different from India. Even in 2005, it had a GDP of a little over $2 trillion which was then a little more than double of the Indian level. India reached the $2 trillion mark by 2014 by Continue lendo

ZPE de Ilhéus, um salto adiante que só espera a licitação da Fiol

ZPE de Ilhéus, um salto adiante que só espera a licitação da Fiol

1 minuto Está no gatilho o disparo do projeto que promete redimir Ilhéus após a tragédia da vassoura de bruxa no cacau e também carimbar a reconfiguração da economia baiana: a Zona de Processamento de Exportação, ou ZPE. Tudo pronto, e o que falta? Simples. O governo federal licitar o trecho da Fiol entre Ilhéus e Caetité, que está 75% construído e com obras em andamento, embora a passo de cágado. Aliás, isso deveria ter acontecido em janeiro, mas o corona afugentou os chineses Continue lendo

Com orçamento de R$ 15,4 milhões, obras da ZPE de Cáceres são retomadas e devem ser concluídas em 15 meses

Com orçamento de R$ 15,4 milhões, obras da ZPE de Cáceres são retomadas e devem ser concluídas em 15 meses

2 minutos As obras na Zona de Processamento de Exportação (ZPE) de Mato Grosso, localizada em Cáceres (218 km de Cuiabá), estão sendo reiniciadas nesta quinta-feira (27) com a assinatura da ordem de serviço pela Secretaria de Estado de Infraestrutura e Logística (Sinfra). O orçamento é de R$ 15,4 milhões, oriundo da Secretaria de Estado de Desenvolvimento Econômico (Sedec), por meio do Fundo de Desenvolvimento Industrial e Comercial de Mato Grosso (Fundeic). O governador Mauro Mendes determinou no início do mês que os trabalhos fossem Continue lendo

Special Economic Zones in Pakistan: Learning from China

Special Economic Zones in Pakistan: Learning from China

menos de 1 minuto Industrial development is an instrumental for a long run sustainable economic growth of a country subject to feasible industrial policies. For instance establishing business parks, export promotion zones, industrial clusters, and special economic zones (SEZs)would increase economic growth and development. SEZs are also known as investment promotion zones, industrial estates, free trade zones and export processing zones.  China’s fastest sustained economic growth over the past four decades is an exception growth miracle ever in economic history. China grew at an Continue lendo