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Bangladesh showcases food sector at top Saudi expo to diversify beyond garment-led exports

Bangladesh has made its first appearance at AgroFood Jeddah to expand exports beyond garments and tap Saudi Arabia’s growing food import demand. The participation marks a strategic push to diversify trade flows and leverage the Kingdom’s large Bangladeshi expatriate population.

Saudi Arabia | 5 days ago

Food

GIDC to establish 35 hectare Agro Food Park in Rajkot to bolster Gujarat’s processing ecosystem

Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation will develop a 35-hectare Agro Food Park in Chhapra village, Rajkot, to strengthen the state’s food processing value chain. The project aims to attract investment, improve logistics integration, and provide core infrastructure to support agro-based manufacturing and exports.

5 days ago • India

Renewable Energy;Engineering & EPC;Aquaculture

CGN New Energy secures EPC Contract for 200 MW Solar-Aquaculture Project in Yancheng

CGN New Energy Holdings announced that its subsidiary, CGN New Energy Yancheng, has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with China Energy Engineering Jiangsu Design Institute for phase two of the Yancheng fishery-photovoltaic complementary project.

5 days ago • Hong Kong

Agriculture & Farming;Education;Investments & Funding

World Bank approves $776 Million for Education Reform in Punjab and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Maharashtra

The World Bank has sanctioned two major projects worth a combined $776 million, to strengthen school education in Punjab and promote climate-resilient farming in Maharashtra. The initiatives are expected to benefit over 6 million people and enhance long-term human capital and farm incomes.

5 days ago • India

Agriculture & Farming

Turkana County sets up Irrigation Development Unit to strengthen food security and expand agricultural output

The Turkana County Government has announced the creation of the County Irrigation Development Unit (CIDU) to boost agricultural productivity by expanding irrigated land. The new unit, aligned with the Irrigation Act of 2019, will oversee small-scale and county-led irrigation projects

5 days ago • Kenya

Agriculture & Farming

Andhra Pradesh announces ₹400 billion mega plan to transform horticulture in Rayalaseema and Prakasam

The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a massive ₹400 billion investment plan to scale up horticulture in Rayalaseema and Prakasam district. The initiative focuses on high-value horticultural crops, improved infrastructure, micro-irrigation, certification and traceability.

5 days ago • India

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Transportation | 2 days ago

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport sign MOU to deepen Europe-India air cargo integration

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport have formalised a strategic air cargo partnership to strengthen trade flows between Europe and India. The agreement focuses on digitalisation, regulatory streamlining, and operational coordination to enhance supply chain efficiency amid shifting global market conditions.

Transportation | 2 days ago

Indian Railways approves INR 8.7 billion network upgrade to boost capacity across Rajasthan, Kerala and West Bengal

Indian Railways has cleared infrastructure projects worth approximately INR 8.72 billion spanning maintenance depots and corridor upgrades across three zones. The investments target higher passenger throughput, improved freight efficiency and reduced congestion in key rail corridors linked to ports and industrial regions.

Transportation | 3 days ago

Bengaluru Suburban Railway positions 148-km network as congestion and emissions solution

Karnataka’s 148-km Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is expected to carry nearly 1.9 million passengers daily and significantly reduce surface congestion by integrating with Metro, rail and bus systems. The Rs.23,342 crore initiative aims to modernise urban mobility while lowering emissions and improving multimodal connectivity.

Infrastructure | 6 days ago

Ministry of National Guard issues tender for rainwater drainage network in Riyadh medical warehouses

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs has launched a tender to establish a rainwater drainage network at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. The project aims to enhance infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency across medical storage facilities, supporting continuity of healthcare services.