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Investment and Partnership Opportunities in Algeria Under the Microscope of the Italian Embassy

Investment and Partnership Opportunities in Algeria Under the Microscope of the Italian Embassy

The Italian Embassy in Algeria has published a comprehensive and updated economic guide aimed at Italian companies and investors wishing to enter the Algerian market, precisely identifying the sectors that represent real opportunities for partnership and investment, in light of what it described as the development of the legal framework and improvement of the business climate in the country. The guide, titled 'Economic Diplomacy Towards Algeria: Investment Guide for Italian Enterprises', published on Monday, January 19, 2026, which 'Echorouk' reviewed, states that Algeria represents a pivotal economic partner for Italy on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, considering its strategic geographical location, abundance of natural resources, and the expansion of its internal market, alongside the reforms...

Jan 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
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The Philippines announces a significant natural gas discovery near the Malampaya offshore field

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday the discovery of a new natural gas well near the existing Malampaya gas field in the disputed waters off the South China Sea, which could provide protection for the country from a potential energy crisis. Marcos stated on Monday that the discovery of the gas reservoir located off the northwest coast of Palawan province is 'significant' and could provide...

Jan 19, 2026al24news.dz
IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast for 2026

IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast for 2026

The IMF has raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 to 3.3%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from last October's estimates, driven by the ability of economies and businesses to adapt to reduced tariffs and the ongoing investment boom in artificial intelligence that has supported assets and enhanced productivity prospects. The fund explained in a report titled 'Global Economic Outlook Update' published in January that the expected growth rate for 2026 is equal to its estimates for 2025 of 3.3%, which is 0.1 percentage points higher than the October forecast, while keeping the estimates for 2027 unchanged at 3.2%. Read the full content on الشروق أونلاين

Jan 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
UNCTAD Calls for Clear Frameworks to Enhance Investments in the Digital Economy

UNCTAD Calls for Clear Frameworks to Enhance Investments in the Digital Economy

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) urged global decision-makers to adopt clear and coherent frameworks to enhance investments in the digital economy, ensuring support for growth and innovation while securing international capital flows in the coming years. UNCTAD emphasized in its report titled 'International Investment in the Digital Economy: A Practical Guide for Decision-Makers' that identifying priority sectors for investment is the cornerstone for developing digital value chains and achieving strategic industrial goals, with the need to align investment planning with infrastructure requirements and environmental and sustainability challenges.

Jan 19, 2026echoroukonline.com