Unlocking the Economic Potential of the Lobito Corridor

Costa Rica’s Route 27 Contractor Faces Nearly $100 Million in Possible Fines

The Route 27 sinkhole that has disrupted traffic for more than a month is now part of a broader accountability fight over one of Costa Rica’s most important highways. Globalvía, the company that operates the San José-Caldera highway, faces nearly 100 million in pending fine processes for alleged contract violations accumulated over several years, according [] The post Costa Rica’s Route 27 Contractor Faces Nearly 100 Million in Possible Fines appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Middle Corridor must evolve into economic corridor to unlock full potential, PMCG says

The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, commonly known as the Middle Corridor, should develop beyond its role as a transport route and become a fully integrated economic corridor capable of driving investment, industrial growth and regional integration, according to PMCG President Alexi Alekishvili, AzerNEWS reports.

Why some interstate bus journeys may start costing more

New seating framework could result in price hike for passengers.

Mexico in Numbers: All about the southern border

From the Great Maya Forest to busy crossings at Tapachula and Chetumal, Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala and Belize is a vital corridor for migration, trade and regional integration. The post Mexico in Numbers: All about the southern border appeared first on Mexico News Daily

$445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

$445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

We are in danger – Residents raise alarm as Taraba bridge nears collapse 

What our reporter observed was once a vital gateway linking communities across Gashaka local government council of Taraba State, is now at the centre of growing fears, as severe erosion continues to threaten the stability of the Garbabi bridge. The bridge which is a critical transport route relied upon daily by residents, farmers, traders, students, [] We are in danger – Residents raise alarm as Taraba bridge nears collapse

भेरी करिडोर : अस्थायी संरचनामार्फत सवारी सञ्चालन

काँक्रेविहार। भेरी करिडोरअन्तरर्गत जाजरकोट–डोल्पा सडकखण्डको रुकुम पश्चिमको आठबीसकोट नगरपालिका–६ मा दुई वटा अस्थायी संरचना निर्माण गरेर सवारीसाधन सञ्चालन गरिएको छ। पुल निर्माणको ठेक्का हालै भएकाले वर्षायाम सुरु भएसँगै खोलामा पानीको बहाव बढेपछि रिजीगार र उसुम खोलामा अस्थायी संरचना निर्माण गरेर यातायातका साधन सञ्चालन गरिएको करिडोरका आयोजना प्रमुख नरेशकुमार केसरीले जानकारी दिए। रमण निर्माण सेवाले करिडोर []

The formal approach of officials deprived Kabardino-Balkaria of tourism dividends

The budget of Kabardino-Balkaria would have significantly more funds from tourism if officials had developed a targeted program for its development. However, at the current stage, vacationers face broken roads, dumps, and poor infrastructure in the republic, noted representatives of the local tourism industry interviewed by Caucasian Knot.

Industri EV perlu diimbangi lonjakan nilai tambah domestik

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembangunan industri kenderaan elektrik (EV) negara tidak wajar disandarkan kepada kemasukan pelaburan asing semata-mata. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani (gambar) berkata, ia harus diimbangi de­ngan lonjakan nilai tambah domestik, pemerkasaan rangkaian vendor tempatan dan pelaksa­naan pemindahan teknologi. “Langkah strategik ini amat penting bagi memastikan ekosistem automotif tempatan kekal ... Read more The post Industri EV perlu diimbangi lonjakan nilai tambah domestik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Latin America: Rent extraction vs. wealth creation

Latin America: Rent extraction vs. wealth creation

Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless

RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation of container terminals in the area, saying the facilities have become the major source of the persistent gridlock. The post Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless appeared first on Vanguard News.

Georgia and Kazakhstan discuss Middle Corridor development

Georgia and Kazakhstan discuss Middle Corridor development

Brkic at the Dubrovnik Forum: Green transition is a strategic necessity for BiH

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Josip Brkić said, during his participation in the 19th international conference Dubrovnik Forum, that BiH sees the green transition as a strategic necessity and development opportunity, and said that our country wants to be a regional energy connector and a reliable partner in strengthening European energy [] The post Brkic at the Dubrovnik Forum: Green transition is a strategic necessity for BiH appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Fixing former California wagon trail could cost taxpayers billions and destroy ancient redwoods

California taxpayers are staring down a multibillion-dollar price tag to rescue one of the state’s most unstable highways, a collapsing coastal stretch that is quite literally sliding into the ocean. The California Department of Transportation is now advancing a plan to bore a 1.1-mile tunnel through redwood forest to bypass the deteriorating “Last Chance Grade” []

Johor polls: Bukit Batu voters’ election wish list starts with better jobs and ends with smoother roads

KULAI, July 2 — Rising cost of living, better job opportunities and improved infrastructure are among the key conc...

Transport operators feel squeeze as rising fuel costs spark calls for fare adjustments

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Rising fuel prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East are placing increasing pressure on public transportation operators, with taxi, bus and livery leaders warning that higher operating costs are making it more difficult for drivers to earn a living. Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union (BUBDU) President Rudolph Taylor said []

Kindia : les retards des chantiers de ponts aggravent les difficultés des populations en pleine saison des pluies

En pleine saison des pluies, les chantiers de construction des ponts dans plusieurs quartiers de la commune urbaine de Kindia alimentent les inquiétudes des populations. Les retards dans l’exécution des travaux, conjugués aux fortes précipitations, rendent les déplacements de plus en plus difficiles. Routes coupées, accès interrompus et passages impraticables exposent quotidiennement les habitants à []

Tunnel across Bering Strait important as symbol of Russia-US relations — RSPP head

According to Alexander Shokhin, for a tunnel to be economically and financially viable it will be necessary to build railways and roads and develop infrastructure

New report highlights how funding public transit in Alabama gets people to work, reduces workforce shortage and fuels economic development

If the Alabama legislature invested just 25 million in state appropriations for public transit, those funds would leverage up to another 100 million in federal funding to support local transit, creating 2,561 new jobs. The post New report highlights how funding public transit in Alabama gets people to work, reduces workforce shortage and fuels economic development appeared first on Institute for Policy Studies.

TCS Q1 Preview: Wage Hikes Seen Weighing On Margin, Growth Stays Muted

TCS Q1 Preview: Street expects modest revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with commentary on BFSI demand, margins and the BSNL project in focus.

New Asean Chamber of Commerce launched in Hong Kong will ‘fulfil long-felt need’

Setting up a new regional chamber of commerce will “fulfil a long-felt need” to bridge the gap between the Greater Bay Area and Asean, with Hong Kong acting as a “natural connector”, the business group’s inaugural chairman has said. But given existing agreements and bilateral relations between the city and individual member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, analysts said the economic benefits introduced by the new chamber were likely to be more modest than dramatic. The Asean...

AlUla Is Tripling Its Hotel Rooms to Chase 1 Million Visitors by 2030

The destination has a real demand story. The question is whether the room pipeline can keep pace.

A network of corridors is the only reliable hedge against Middle East chokepoint disruptions

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor was proposed in September 2023. Progress stalled shortly after, in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel. With the economic cost now clear of reliance on maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, the proposed network of road and rail corridors linking Europe and India through the Middle East has taken on even greater relevance. The post A network of corridors is the only reliable hedge against Middle East chokepoint disruptions appeared first on Atlantic Council.

RB Global: Marketplace Infrastructure With Economic Moats, This Is A Buy

RB Global: Marketplace Infrastructure With Economic Moats, This Is A Buy

Why Grocery Chains Like Costco Are Racing to Open Stores Across America

Why Grocery Chains Like Costco Are Racing to Open Stores Across America