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Japan withdraws from Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear project, raising execution risks for Vietnam’s power expansion plan

Japan has stepped back from plans to participate in Vietnam’s proposed Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant, citing timeline constraints. The decision may affect Vietnam’s long-term capacity planning as the country seeks to prevent future electricity shortages through large-scale baseload additions.

Japan;Vietnam | 4 days ago

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Transportation | 3 hours ago

NHAI awards HAM-based Odisha ring road contract to H.G. Infra Engineering

India’s highway authority has issued a project award to H.G. Infra Engineering for a six-lane access-controlled ring road segment in Odisha under the HAM framework, expanding the contractor’s order book and reinforcing long-term annuity-led infrastructure development in eastern India.

Business & Corporate | 5 hours ago

AFDB commits EUR 6.5 million to Saviu II to scale early-stage tech ventures in Francophone Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a EUR 6.5 million commitment to the Saviu II venture capital fund to strengthen seed-stage technology financing in Francophone West and Central Africa. The investment, supported by the European Commission under Boost Africa, aims to accelerate digital entrepreneurship and regional market integration.

Industry & Manufacturing | 4 hours ago

STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN wins major Codelco contracts for Chuquicamata underground expansion

STRABAG’s subsidiary ZÜBLIN has secured two large-scale contracts from Codelco to advance the underground transformation of the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile. The project includes more than 54 kilometres of tunnelling and critical infrastructure works, with completion targeted for 2031 and a workforce of around 1,200.

Agriculture & Food | 4 hours ago

Mizoram tables ₹174.7 billion FY27 budget prioritising agriculture and connectivity

Mizoram has proposed a ₹174.7 billion budget for FY2026–27, with allocations focused on agriculture, connectivity and social infrastructure. The plan includes continued funding for farmer support programmes and supplementary grants of ₹37.24 billion for the current fiscal, reflecting a calibrated approach to fiscal management and development spending.