China to promote more FTZ reform measures nationwide

China’s State Council has issued a circular to promote the replication of the latest reform experience tested in its pilot free trade zones (FTZs) across the country.

A total of 22 reform measures will be adopted nationwide, covering investment and trade facilitation, governance innovation, financial opening-up innovation, high-quality development of industries, and intellectual property protection, according to the circular.

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Cabinet approves Sh420b fund for SEZs

The Cabinet has approved 100 per cent equity investments of Sh420 billion to kickstart the Mombasa based Special Economic Zone (SEZ) alongside others proposed in Naivasha, Isiolo and the Export Processing Zones in Sagana, Del Monte, Eldoret and Busia.

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Indonesia eyes SEZ development on quest for greater economic prosperity

Given the nature of Indonesia’s archipelagic geography and marine territory, foreign trade and investment is an integral part of the country’s economy. According to ASEAN Briefing, the government has homed in on the development of special economic zones (SEZ) as a priority policy, with an aim to attract over US$50 billion in foreign investment in the next decade.

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Net zero needs nuclear, says Gina

Gina Rinehart is pushing for Australia to become nuclearpowered instead of upsetting farmers with “bird-killing” wind generators and sprawling fields of solar panels. The billionaire made her case for nuclear energy while warning that the demand of meeting net zero carbon emissions could force Aussie farmers and graziers off the land, and lead to higher food prices. Giving a speech at The Australian Bush Summit, the mining magnate said governments had to step in to help farmers by cutting red tape and providing “real assistance”.

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