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Turkey formalizes COP31 hosting and expands climate agenda

47 clusters · 144 sources · last updated

Latest: Türk Telekom named technology partner for COP31 summit

Turkey is intensifying preparations for the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference, scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya. Following the decision by 196 countries at COP30 in Brazil, Turkey has assumed the presidency

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [KR] [AU] [KG]

South Korea strategic industrial and mineral partnerships

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea and ADB to boost critical mineral cooperation

South Korea is actively expanding its international strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on securing critical mineral supply chains and advancing high-tech industrial cooperation. In early September, South Ko

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [US] [DE] [JP]

PFAS mitigation, substitution, and regulatory advances

8 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: PFAS production surges to meet AI semiconductor and cooling demand

In late July 2026, researchers demonstrated that femtosecond laser processing can create PFAS‑free, water‑repellent surface textures, offering an alternative to fluorinated coatings. Start‑up LITILIT in Lithuania and Ger

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [VN] [US] [CN]

Vietnam accelerates high-tech, maritime, and digital shift

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Latest: Vietnam implements 100-day digital transformation campaigns

Vietnam is accelerating its transition toward a high-tech, maritime-oriented economy to achieve high-income status by 2045. Under Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW, a new National Security Strategy integrates traditional and moder

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [VN] [CN] [DE]

Vietnam infrastructure and urban development surge

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Latest: Vietnam advances urban planning in Hanoi and flood control in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam continues to expand its transport and urban infrastructure through various regional projects. In Hanoi, the Tam Trinh road expansion is progressing, and construction is accelerating at the Pham Tu - Highway 70 in

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [PK]

Pakistan economic reform and stability efforts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Shehbaz Sharif targets lower energy costs and regulatory reform

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reported an economic turnaround in Pakistan driven by fiscal, structural, and governance reforms. These measures have reportedly restored macroeconomic stability and improved in

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Vietnam accelerates road, bridge, and metro projects

11 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Infrastructure projects aim to boost logistics in eastern Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam continues to fast‑track large‑scale transport and urban‑infrastructure works to enhance regional connectivity. In Hanoi, construction of the Phạm Tu‑Road 70 interchange is ramping up to meet its late 2026 complet

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Philippines digital and AI infrastructure expansion

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Latest: Philippines targets massive digital and AI infrastructure expansion

The Philippines is undertaking significant investments in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Major telecommunications providers, including PLDT, Globe Telecom, and Converge ICT Solutions, have projected combi

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [LK] [EU]

Sri Lanka economic and investment diplomacy

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka strategizes economic resilience and sector growth

Sri Lanka is pursuing economic recovery through high-level diplomatic and investment initiatives. In mid-August 2026, the government held ministerial-level talks with the European Union in Colombo to discuss bilateral co

[QUIET] [CULTURE] [SB] [PH]

Solomon Islands National University institutional expansion

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Latest: Solomon Islands National University advances infrastructure and research

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is expanding its institutional capacity through infrastructure development and regional partnerships. In late August 2026, SINU and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Lab

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [CN] [PK]

China-Pakistan economic and cultural integration

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: China-Pakistan relations expand through cultural and financial integration

The bilateral relationship between China and Pakistan is transitioning from initial infrastructure development toward deeper industrial, financial, and cultural integration under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPE

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [ID] [LA] [MY]

Southeast Asian clean energy transition

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Southeast Asia faces infrastructure and financing gaps in clean energy transition

Southeast Asian nations are pursuing clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) transitions through various policy frameworks, though significant structural challenges remain. In Indonesia, the government intends to resume

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [IN]

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launched; water supply modernization

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Delhi government launches Lakshmi Yojana and CSR partnerships

On August 26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana at Talkatora Stadium, distributing official letters to approximately 2,500 to 4,000 beneficiaries. A central election promise of the B

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Indonesian banking sector credit expansion

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Bank Indonesia implements new liquidity incentives to boost credit

In Indonesia, banking and government entities are implementing various initiatives to expand credit access and support economic growth. In Southwest Papua, the provincial government and Bank Papua have partnered to incr

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Pakistan foreign capital inflows

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Pakistan receives $763 million in foreign assistance during July

In July 2026, Pakistan reported significant inflows of foreign capital through both remittances and economic assistance. Worker remittances rose 13 percent year-on-year to $3.6 billion, with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [IN]

Puducherry regional development and infrastructure planning

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Latest: Puducherry outlines industrial and infrastructure expansion plans

Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan has outlined several strategic initiatives for the development of Puducherry, focusing on resource management, infrastructure, and economic growth. Regarding water security, the Lieut

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [EG] [AU] [GB]

Global energy storage sector expansion

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Egypt and Middle East advance renewable energy and storage projects

Global energy companies continue to expand their footprint in the energy storage sector through localized manufacturing, strategic partnerships, and large-scale infrastructure projects. In Egypt, the government is advan

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [PH] [AO] [FR]

France-Philippines food security cooperation

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Latest: Agence Française de Développement funds projects in Angola and Philippines

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has partnered with the Philippine Department of Finance and the Asian Development Bank to launch the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUE

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