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Investment in people a priority for Central bank
Investment in its people, culture, and institutional values has always been a priority for the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). Governor Elisabeth Genia highlighted this in the Bank’s 2024 annual report. “Over the years, staff across the Bank...

Why African Startup Funding in 2025 Is Surging Again After Years of Decline
African startup funding in 2025 is off to a strong start, with startups raising $1.4 billion in the first half of the year — a 78% increase compared to the same period in 2024 — signaling a potential rebound after two years of decline, according...

AI-powered wood recycling startup in Grand Rapids secures $3.75M in seed funding
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A Grand Rapids-based startup that turns scrap wood into biomass for renewable energy production has raised $3.75 million in seed funding that it plans to use to strengthen operations and its artificial intelligence platform....

New authority set to streamline investment processes in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam. The newly established Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) aims to simplify investment procedures by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles, Minister of State for Planning and Investment Prof Kitila Mkumbo has...

India in active negotiations with over dozen countries for finalising bilateral investment treaties: Official
With India approaching to become the third-largest economy and a hub for global manufacturing, the government is taking a series of measures to further improve its investment regime that encourages investors. India is actively negotiating...

Your Money: Understanding investment risk — Part 1Gary Silverman
When it comes to investing, I think risk is one of the most important variables to consider. When I wrote an investment book, I spent about 20% of the pages covering the topic. Now I’ll spend a few weeks covering it here, as well. Risk taking is...
Gold, pesos and lasers: What’s on Fidelity’s investment radar
[HONG KONG] A weakening US dollar and volatile equity markets were among the hotly discussed themes at Fidelity International’s Asia-Pacific Media Investment Conference in Hong Kong on Thursday (Jul 3). Speaking at the event, the firm’s portfolio...

Hong Kong’s IPO boom a sign overseas investment push is working, Paul Chan says
Hong Kong’s push to attract overseas investment is showing positive results, the finance minister has said, citing the rise of the city’s exchange to the top of the global table for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first half of the year and...

Is XRP a Good Investment? Bitcoin Solaris Presale Offers Clearer Path to Bitcoin-Level Returns
In the world of crypto speculation, missing out on early Bitcoin is a badge of regret many investors still wear. The longing for the “next big one” has become a running joke in trading circles. But now and then, a project steps forward that...

Rural skills training drives investment, INFOTEP director urges
Santo Domingo.-At the VI Congress of the National Confederation of Trade Unions (CNUS), INFOTEP Director General Rafael Santos Badía stressed that training workers in towns outside major urban centers with technical skills is essential to attract...

Publishing Your First Book as an Entrepreneur: A Complete Guide to Success
As an entrepreneur, you’ve got a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Publishing your first book can be a powerful way to establish your authority and connect with your audience on a deeper level. It’s not just about sharing insights; it’s...

Limitless Without Borders 3.0 in London: Rukayat Alabi marks record-breaking success, igniting a new era of inclusive innovation and entrepreneurial empowerment
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, London’s Greenwich Borough Hall became the epicenter of innovation, empowerment, and inclusion as Limitless Without Borders 3.0 (LWB 3.0) successfully hosted over 1,200 attendees, including more than 600 global virtual...

I’m juggling multiple jobs, real estate, and a startup in my early 20s – how do I maximize my odds of reaching generational wealth?
Personal Finance Canva: Krishna Tedjo from Getty Images and Dawid S Swierczek from Getty Images Key Points in This Article: Achieving lasting wealth and living a comfortable retirement is the goal of millions of people. Live below your means,...

Adani Enterprises announces Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue offering up to 9.3 per cent
Billionaire Gautam Adani-led group’s flagship firm on Sunday announced a Rs 1,000 crore NCD issue offering up to 9.30 per cent per annum. The issue opens on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and closes on July 22, a company statement said. It offers an...

British startup expanding in Portugal
“We are very committed to building a presence in the Portuguese market, both in terms of clients and recruitment. We are in talks with three of the six largest banks in Portugal, following our success with Novobanco. We will hire legal and...

Musk plans political party: Investment firm postpones Tesla ETF
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens during a meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 13, 2024. /Reuters file photo Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens during a meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 13, 2024. /Reuters file photo...

US wants huge Arctic investment
(MENAFN) The United States plans to invest billions to expand its icebreaker fleet, with funding included in President Donald Trump’s recently approved budget bill. Trump has acknowledged that the US trails behind Russia, which boasts the world’s...

Active negotiations on with over dozen countries for finalising bilateral investment treaties: Official
India is actively negotiating bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with over a dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Oman, European Union, Switzerland, Russia, and Australia, a government official said. Besides these nations,...

Adani Enterprises Announces Rs 1,000 Cr NCD Issue Offering Up to 9.3%
"As the incubator of India's most critical energy and transport utility platforms -- including Adani Ports & SEZ, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power, and Adani Green Energy -- AEL is successfully scaling the next generation of infrastructure...

African Manufacturers Urge Investment In Local Industries
The Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has advocated for the expansion of Africa’s manufacturing base for significant economic growth and job creation. PAMA in its recently released edition news bulletin believed that investing in local...