Latest in Tag: resources Highlight
Latest in Tag: resources

Egypt needs more private capital – and that’s everyone’s responsibility
As developed market interest rates stall or fall and the inflation-adjusted returns on most sovereign debt drops to negative territory once again – the global search for yield by institutional investors is as urgent as it has ever been. This, as much as anything, is driving the huge flow of institutional capital into private investments.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development funds 42 water projects in Egypt
Raising awareness is indispensable to prove water’s worth, says water ethics director Hossam El-Imam

Eni gas discovery to alleviate balance of payments pressures: Moody’s
Recent gas discovery is positive credit for Egypt, says report

African environment ministers return to Cairo after 30 years
The 15th AMCEN summit runs throughout this week

Nile Project: Using culture to transform conflict
Through music production, educational workshops and activities promoting innovation, the project aims to contribute to finding solutions to the conflict over water resources

Cairo governorate launches ‘Cairo 2030’ conference
Governor: There’s a need to establish a law specific to the city

Rebel Economy Wrap
Made in Asia – China and Japan in North Africa, Saudi-style revolution

Protesters in Aswan demand governors’ resignations
Governors accused of corruption, negligence and wasting public funds
Egypt cellular carriers condemn new tax-per-minute proposition
By Hend El-Behary A wave of condemnation from Egypt’s main cellular carriers Mobinil, Vodafone and Etislat followed Finance Minister Momtaz El-Saeed’s unexpected suggestion to impose per minute taxes on mobile phone calls last Monday. El-Saeed declared the ministry is studying the feasibility of a one piastre per minute fee on every mobile phone call as a …

Japanese companies shut down factories in China
Honda, Mazda and Panasonic halting production

Russia asserts Pacific power at APEC summit
Kremlin hoping for major economic gains by playing a regional role

PM Qandil visits Ethiopia for Zenawi Funeral
Egyptian government offers condolences for deceased Ethiopian PM

Ethnic clashes in Kenya
Peace negotiations held, following Kenya’s ethnic massacre