setembro 6, 2019

Le gouvernement acte l’extension de la zone franche «Tanger Automotive City»

1 minuto Le Conseil de gouvernement a adopté, jeudi à Rabat, le projet de décret 2.19.744 modifiant le décret 2.10.337 relatif l’extension de la zone franche Tanger Automotive City. Présenté par Moulay Hafid Elalamy, ministre de l’Industrie, de l’investissement, du commerce et de l’économie numérique, le projet de décret prévoit d’étendre la superficie de la zone franche à 517 ha au lieu de 178 ha actuellement. Cette extension vient répondre à la forte demande en foncier industriel au niveau de la zone franche d’exportation Continue lendo→

Vietnam ponders easing casino investment requirements in special economic zones

1 minuto Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) is considering easing the minimum capital requirements for foreign casino investors in order to boost investment into the nation’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ). According to local news outlet VN Express, the MoF has put a proposal to the Prime Minister that would allow any capital allocated to other projects within SEZs, including infrastructure contributions, to be included in minimum investment calculations as a means of making life easier for investors. Current regulations require a minimum investment of US$2 Continue lendo→

Are special economic zones in emerging countries a catalyst for the growth of surrounding areas?

1 minuto What is the impact of special economic zones (SEZs) in emerging countries on the economy of surrounding areas? Despite the popularity of SEZs as a policy tool in virtually all developing countries around the world, there is little evidence to date which systematically analyses this question. This paper sheds light on this topic by examining the economic growth spillovers generated by 346 SEZs in 22 emerging countries. The analysis uses night light data as a proxy for SEZ performance as well as Continue lendo→

Uberaba avança em tratativas da ZPE com o Governo Federal

1 minuto A Zona de Processamento de Exportação (ZPE) de Uberaba estará em pauta na próxima reunião do Conselho Nacional das Zonas de Processamento de Exportação (CNZPE), prevista para ocorrer até o final do mês de setembro em Brasília. A reunião é importante e decisiva já que Uberaba espera desde março a votação do novo pedido de prazo para as obras de infraestrutura. O secretário de Desenvolvimento Econômico, Turismo e Inovação de Uberaba, José Renato Gomes informa que será protocolado na segunda-feira (9) o Continue lendo→