BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei is set to launch a fund aimed at helping promising local startups scale up and compete internationally, according to The Scoop. The Startup Catalyst Fund is in the final stages of development, Dato Dr Hj Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, second minister of finance and economy, said during a […]
More than 10,000 people gathered in Warren, Michigan, to hear Senator Bernie Sanders speak against what he calls a growing “oligarchy.” He aims to pressure Republican lawmakers to oppose cuts to social programs while fighting tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Overflow crowds gathered at Lincoln High School, with hundreds turned awa...
Nationwide projects aim to expand mineral processing and high-tech production TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is set to invest $2.6 billion over three years to develop its rare minerals sector, targeting 28 critical metals through 76 projects designed to enhance exploration, processing, and high-tech manufacturing. The initiative focu...
$354 million investment in 2025 to modernize water systems and improve access ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has announced a $354 million investment plan for 2025 to upgrade its water infrastructure, representing a 73% increase in funding compared to 2024. The initiative aims to tackle chronic water shortages, modernize irrigation sys...
Excavations uncovered gold-processing complex, including grinding and crushing stations, filtration used for smelting gold from quartz veins MARSA ALAM, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt has completed the restoration of a 3,000-year-old gold mining city in the country’s Red Sea region, marking a major archaeological breakthrough in preserving ancient...
Beyond desert sands, spectacular reserve in AlUla redefines the Kingdom’s landscape with unique wildlife and ancient rock formations AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Nestled in the breathtaking AlUla region of northwestern Saudi Arabia, Sharaan Reserve is a vast 1,500-square-kilometer sanctuary that showcases the Kingdom’s rich natural diversity...
The Canadian province of Ontario will impose a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the United States starting Monday. The move will affect 1.5 million homes and businesses in New York, Minnesota, and Michigan. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the move in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. He warned if U.S. President Donald [&helli...
Strategic partnership to drive marine innovation, technology transfer, and economic cooperation MUSCAT, Oman – Oman is strengthening its fisheries and industrial sectors by partnering with South Korea, leveraging its strategic geographic location and vast marine resources. Ocean Experts Fisheries LLC of Oman and South Korea’s Harbon Co. have l...
Businesses exceeding their carbon allocation will face fines for 5% of the excess emissions JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesia’s government is set to implement a cap-and-trade carbon trading system, with more details expected to be released in August this year. Under the preliminary regulations, businesses exceeding their carbon...
$90 million project to produce 2.2 billion cans annually, boost exports, and create 500 jobs. TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan is set to establish its first large-scale aluminum can production plant as part of the East Can Solutions project. The facility, spanning 21 hectares in Tashkent’s Yangihayat district, will cover 100,000 squar...
