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Invest in Resilience, Not Disasters: Nepal's Appeal for Smarter DRR Financing
In 2025, members of the Community Disaster Management Committee (CDMC) of Sundar Nagar, Dodhara Chandani Municipality, took a bold stance by protesting against the distribution of relief materials. They blocked roads and bridges to prevent...

1100 Projects in Pipeline for Agri Sector; Govt to Invest Over ₹42,000 Crore
A new wave of agricultural transformation is on the horizon, as the Government of India prepares to roll out over 1,100 agriculture sector projects worth ₹42,000 crore on October 11, 2025. The massive initiative, to be launched by Prime Minister...

South Africa: $31.9mln Invest International grant powers Johannesburg’s new waste-to-energy project
A R550m grant from Invest International is set to power the City of Johannesburg’s new waste-to-energy initiative, following an agreement with the Infrastructure Fund – a blended finance platform established by the Development Bank of Southern...

IOCs and NOCs Invest in Lusophone Africa's Offshore and LNG

Unearthing Greatness: A Call to Invest in Botswana’s True Gold — Its People
Botswana a land of promise, pride, and potential. From the rolling sands of the Kalahari to the beats of traditional drums in rural villages, from the shimmer of diamonds to the enduring spirit of Botho, this nation has long stood as a quiet...

India’s Avaada Group to invest $4.3 billion in renewables, BESS projects
Avaada Group, a diversified energy conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to invest INR 36,000 crore across solar, wind and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the State. The MoU...

Indonesia to invest $5.5 bln in 33-city waste-to-energy plan
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s ambitious waste-to-energy program, targeting 33 cities nationwide, will require an estimated investment of IDR 91 trillion (about USD 5.49 billion), a senior official said on Friday. Rosan Roeslani, CEO of the...

Food and beauty companies invest in Europe amid K-culture wave and U.S. tariffs
Published: 10 Oct. 2025, 16:15 Updated: 11 Oct. 2025, 00:04 Ramyeon designed with characters from the hit Neflix animated film ″KPop Demon Hunters″ is displayed at a supermarket in Jung District, central Seoul on Sept. 22. [YONHAP] Korean food and...
Things to know before you invest in equity funds
Pune, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Equity funds may offer investors an opportunity to participate in the potential growth of listed companies through a diversified portfolio. They are suitable for individuals who are willing to stay invested for...

StanChart Names Investment Banking Chief
London-based Standard Chartered has appointed a sole CEO of investment banking following the retirement of a 27-year co-head. Standard Chartered has appointed Roberto Hoornweg as chief executive officer, corporate & investment banking (CIB),...

Lafarge to invest over EUR 112 million in construction of new cement factory in Ratari near Obrenovac
Lafarge Serbia, a member of the Holcim Group, will make a new investment worth over EUR 112 million in the construction of a cement factory in the village of Ratari in the municipality of Obrenovac. The contract for this investment was signed in...

Invest in region
The Delta is more than a region--it's a frontline for change. Its fertile soil is where grit lives, culture thrives, and communities rally together through generations of resilience. However, it's also where investment falls short and opportunity...

Invest in energy, mining sectors, ZDA urges investors
THE Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has urged investors at the ongoing Zambia Investment and Mining Insaka (ZAMII) to invest in the mining sector due to the current good leadership. The Agency has advised investors to also consider investing in...

Saya Group to invest ₹550 crore to build residential project in Ghaziabad
NEW DELHI: Realty firm Saya Group has formed a joint venture to develop a luxury housing project in Ghaziabad and will invest Rs 550 crore in the construction of 264 flats. The company has partnered with Harmony Infra to launch an ultra-luxury...

Business News | Things to Know Before You Invest in Equity Funds
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 10: Equity funds may offer investors an opportunity to participate in the potential growth of listed companies through a diversified portfolio. They are suitable for individuals who are willing to stay...

PepsiCo to invest in functional health and appoint new CFO following Q3 earnings
PepsiCo Q3 earnings report - Summary PepsiCo beat analysts expectations in some areas, with a core EPS of $2.29 and a 2.6% revenue growth However, its North American food business is still seeing decline Volumes also saw decline due to pricing...
Gold's record surge past $4,000 shows stock investors may be hedging their optimism
Gold prices smashed past $4,000 per ounce late Tuesday, hitting an all-time high that signals investors may be bracing for turbulence ahead. Spot gold rose to $4,022.87 per ounce at 12:50 a.m. ET on Wednesday, extending a rally fueled by a potent...
Kruger invests in Québec recycling site

Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in October 2025
Most taxpayers make their investments in the last three months of the financial year (January-March). Most of them look for the investment options available under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act (IT Act). The Section 80C of the Income Tax Act...

Jubilant Pharmova arm to invest $300 mn in US by FY28 to double sterile injectable capacity
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, an arm of Jubilant Pharmova Ltd, will invest USD 300 million by FY28 in the US to double its sterile injectable manufacturing capacity, with President Donald Trump's tariffs accelerating its original plans, company CEO...