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De pensioenfondsen ABP en PME staan er goed voor. De afgelopen maanden profiteerden zij van de gestegen rente, waardoor de dekkingsgraad van het ambtenarenfonds en het fonds voor de metaal- en techindustrie naar boven de 130 procent steeg. Dat betekent dat ze ruim voldoende geld in kas hebben om de pensioenen uit te keren. Eerder dit jaar hadden het ABP, het

Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom presented Egypt’s development vision and efforts to attract investment and strengthen development partnerships during a panel discussion at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Dialogue in Madrid, Spain. The session, entitled “Country Platforms in Practice: From National Priorities to Banka

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny discussed opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in the development of Egyptian airports, including a programme to offer several airports to the private sector for management, operation, and development, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The discussions took place du

Prof. Bilimale suggests that priority should be given to the use of Kannada in notices, circulars, announcements, and administrative affairs of Residents’ Welfare Associations

Felicitating the unanimously elected ZPTC and MPTC members from the NDA alliance, Janardhan Reddy emphasises the support and trust shown by the public should be embraced as a responsibility

<p>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed that artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation could improve Pakistan’s trade, exports and other areas of development and called for effective implementation of the government’s strategic partnership with global marketing company Alibaba.</p> <p>The premier was chairing a meeting in Isla

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting indigenous defence manufacturers like PROFORCE. Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-backs-local-production-of-military-equipment/

SEPANG, Oct 28 &mdash; The Royal Malaysian Customs Department at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has foiled tw...

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 &mdash; Sabah&rsquo;s federal development expenditure performance has increased to 71.78 per cent...

16-18 Merrion Road and 2 Ballsbridge Avenue are generating €265,090 in annual rental income

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has completed the development of a homegr...

Residents were not given notice that the site would be decommissioned, leaving some arriving at the park to discover their tents and belongings were gone.

The 11 units are home to about 50 people, including 17 children.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says over 2,000 volunteers have been deployed across the state to support health, education, and skills development. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-deploys-2000-volunteers-for-community-development/

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-winning Succession star Sarah Snook is returning to HBO as the star of The Birds, a limited series inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s film and Daphne du Maurier’s novella. HBO has nabbed the high-profile project, which was taken out by Universal Global Television this past summer, for development. It comes from two other key creative […]

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate meetings in Cairo on Tuesday with UN Special Envoy on Water Retno Marsudi and European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti to discuss water security, preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference and expanded development financing in Egypt. Abdelatty met Marsudi on the sidelines of t

Experts suggest intervening when the first signs of autism are identified rather than wait for more to appear

The B.C. government secured an injunction to dismantle the encampment, located on Ministry of Transportation land between Highway 97 and Ellis Creek.

Dubai has approved a plan to transform 48 urban centres, which is expected to boost property values in the areas by Dh20 billion ($5.45 billion) by 2040. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai on Tuesday, which approved three policies. The council a

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments with the foreign ministers of Australia and Latvia. Sheikh Abdullah had a phone call with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, during which they discussed regional and international developments, state news agency Wam reported on Tuesday. Baib

Industries Minister says issues that had remained unresolved for decades were addressed, and measures were being undertaken to alleviate traffic congestion at Bellary Chowrasta, while 900 new electricity poles will be installed throughout the city

Basheer says that at least 100 hectares of private land will have to be acquired for the road development, for which ₹5,000 crore will have to be budgeted

Kylian Mbappé heeft dinsdag zijn excuses aangeboden voor zijn "ondoordachte" opmerking over Mao Zedong, de grondlegger van het communistische China. Naar aanleiding van die uitspraak beëindigden verschillende Chinese bedrijven de samenwerking met hem.

The Young Progressives Party presidential candidate, Peter Agada, has blamed Nigeria’s poverty and underdevelopment on successive administrations’ failure to implement the Public Procurement Act, 2007, particularly provisions establishing the National Council on Public Procurement. Agada said in a statement on Monday that the failure to enforce the law has c

&nbsp;KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 &mdash; The government has defended its decision to provide larger development allocations fo...

The two companies have jointly established two development centers in India, which began fully operating Monday.

Health experts urge parents to seek early assessment and intervention for children with developmental delays to improve their quality of life and learning. Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-urge-early-intervention-for-children-with-developmental-delays/

President Bola Tinubu has warned that equipment purchases alone cannot secure Africa, urging for defence partnerships that promote technology transfer and Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-equipment-purchases-alone-cannot-secure-africa/

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday stressed the importance of localising the manufacturing of equipment used in drinking water and sanitation projects, and enhancing partnerships with the private sector to support water security and the sustainability of services. He made the remarks while touring the pavilions of participating companies foll

A former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has pledged to bring development to Jigawa South-West if elected senator on the PDP platform in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ig-abba-pledges-development-for-jigawa-if-elected-senator/

<p>ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday cleared three major infrastructure projects worth Rs100 billion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recommending them to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) for formal approval.</p> <p>The decision was taken at a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) presided over by Minister fo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 &mdash; The High Court&rsquo;s decision to grant leave to 12 Ampang Jaya residents to initiate judi...

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it aims to use ar...

Dans la ville californienne, où l’éclairage public est décimé par des rapines, une entreprise française de lampadaires solaires a trouvé une opportunité de développement. A la clé, un marché de plusieurs centaines de millions de dollars.

An analysis of Nigeria’s rising public debt, its impact on development, and the challenges of debt servicing for federal and state governments. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-debts-and-future-development/

The long-awaited Southwest Metro is promising faster train services. But along its 30km corridor, the biggest transformation could take place above ground.

Q Developments’ total investments across its four real estate projects have reached approximately EGP 24bn, supported by a land portfolio of 220 to 260 feddans, CEO Ahmed Thabet said. The company is pursuing projects across Alexandria, the North Coast and West Cairo, while targeting the delivery of 350 residential units in 2027. Its strategy is […]

Oria Developments has launched Kenan, a residential project in New Zayed with investments of EGP 2.5bn, as part of its expansion plans in Egypt’s real estate market. Waleid Lawandy, founder and chairperson of Oria Developments, said the company plans to expand gradually across West Cairo, prioritising construction progress and adherence to delivery schedules

SKY AD. Developments has launched medical clinics and administrative offices at Bluewalk, its commercial project within the Bluetree residential development in New Cairo’s Golden Square, expanding its commercial offering beyond retail units. Bluetree spans 50 feddans, with total investments estimated at EGP 8bn, while Bluewalk covers 5.6 feddans. The commerc

Tourism entrepreneurs flag delays in reconstituting destination management committees and a lack of initiatives to improve infrastructure and promote local culture

In a separate statement, the Air India group said it “will progressively transition Air India Express services to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha, Muscat, and Sharjah, to NMIA, with the process expected to be completed by the IATA Northern Summer 2027 season”

The Edo State Government is seeking a partnership with Botswana in agriculture and livestock development to attract foreign investment for its upcoming sum Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-to-partner-botswana-on-agric-livestock-development/

Air Chief Marshal Singh says that IAF is ready and will be ready to safeguard India’s security; says Indo-Pacific has become central to global security

Nurses at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, have issued a 21-day ultimatum over shortages of equipment and inadequate staffing. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-nurses-protest-inadequate-equipment-staff/

Experts explain why many Nigerians are unaware of government programmes in education, healthcare, and others, highlighting a crucial development informatio Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-decry-development-information-gap/

In Greater Noida’s Bisrakh, where Dasara passes without the burning of Ravana’s effigy, the priests of two temples that are barely 300 metres apart claim that their temple stands at the exact spot where the Ramayana’s demon-king was born. Ishita Mishra finds that as the priests vie for Ravana’s legacy, residents hope that a story passed down through generati

Conclave sees the participation of over 3,000 students, representatives from more than 300 startups, and over 80 industry leaders

The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the State government to expedite the development of the Dharwad Industrial Node, part of the Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, to attract investment and generate employment in north Karnataka

Patch 2.1 brings "a big collection" of small yet significant changes.

The committee will examine the guidelines governing the release of MPLADS funds and assess the need to enhance the allocation under the scheme

A tribunal found landlord AJ Safe Homes broke tenancy law on multiple fronts.

- Energy Impact Partners (EIP), sebuah perusahaan investasi energi global, dan Economic Development Board (EDB) ...

As NASA returns humans to the lunar surface and establishes a long-term presence on our closest celestial neighbor, the agency and commercial human landing system providers Blue Origin and SpaceX have streamlined the designs and changed both concepts of operations for its future crewed landers. Since NASA established initial contracts with Blue Origin and Sp