Exclusive Preview: Zambia’s Economic Turning Point — Vice President Nalumango on Reform, Recovery, and the Election Ahead
World Business Journal sat down with Her Honour Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango at her office in Lusaka last month for an exclusive...
NATO Seeks Private Capital Boost as Defence Spending Reaches Record Levels
NATO is calling on banks, investment firms and other financial institutions to increase funding for the defence sector, arguing that government budgets alone will not be enough to expand...
Thabo Kawana Explains Media Reforms, Access to Information and Electoral Transparency in Zambia
World Business Journal speaks with Thabo Kawana, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia, on media freedom, access to information reforms, and the country’s...
Malaysia Unveils AI Blueprint to Drive Investment, Productivity and Industrial Growth
Malaysia has laid out an ambitious roadmap to embed artificial intelligence across its economy, placing the technology at the centre of a long-term strategy to attract investment, strengthen industrial...
President Lee Jae Myung Places Artificial Intelligence at the Centre of South Korea's Economic Vision
President Lee Jae Myung has made artificial intelligence a defining priority of his administration, presenting the technology as a catalyst for economic growth, industrial transformation...
Building Europe's AI Backbone: Why the EU Wants to Triple Data Centre Capacity
Europe's race to build a competitive artificial intelligence sector is increasingly becoming a race to build infrastructure.
While the public conversation around AI tends to focus on models,...
Zambia Wins Bid to Host AviaDev Africa 2027 Amid Push for Greater Air Connectivity
LUSAKA – Zambia has secured the rights to host AviaDev Africa 2027, a major aviation route development conference, as the country seeks to attract new international...
UK and Japan Strengthen Strategic Ties Through Investment, Technology and Defence Agreements
The United Kingdom and Japan have unveiled a package of economic, technology and defence agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting long-term growth, following talks between Prime...
Bangladesh Introduces Commission-Linked Investment Mobilization Framework to Strengthen Foreign Capital Pipeline
DHAKA, June 2026 — The Government of Bangladesh has approved a new policy allowing structured financial rewards for individuals and organizations that successfully secure and deliver verified foreign direct...
Philippines Broadens Investment Incentive Program to Support Growth Industries
The Philippine government has adopted a new investment priority framework that expands the range of sectors eligible for fiscal incentives, aiming to attract more domestic and foreign investments while supporting employment...
