APO International

 Today marks the launch of a transformative initiative as Access Accelerated (www.AccessAccelerated.org) and the World Bank (https://apo-opa.co/3CAxDnS) come together in a new technical partnership, working in close cooperation with Results for Development (R4D) (https://apo-opa.co/411pvY7) to build a coalition of global and local organizations aimed at addressing the critical shortfall in healthcare financing for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The regional Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs (FAN) (https://apo-opa.co/3O66QCK) […]

 Africa's ports represent the continent's vital import and export lifeblood. With thousands of containers moving through them each month, an efficient and streamlined customs valuation and classification process is essential for securing revenue, reducing fraud, and protecting consumers while ensuring smooth customs operations. Customs authorities not only face traditional challenges, such as expediting clearance to accommodate higher volumes and fighting  fraud, but they must also navigate the   of present-day international […]

  New Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service to commence in the first half of December 2024. Group booking facility to be available for the benefit of travel trade and conventions. Indonesia has set an ambitious target of welcoming 14 million visitors in 2024 and achieved 9.92 million arrivals from January to August 2024. The user-friendly eVoA solution aligns with Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to enhance its tourism infrastructure and […]

 The inaugural Morocco Showcase Summit: Tourism, Hospitality, Invest will take place Nov. 19-20 at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, emphasising how Morocco creates a compelling opportunity for Arabian investors to diversify their portfolios and capitalise on the country's booming hospitality market. The bilingual English and French summit, a collaboration of Société Marocaine d'Ingénierie Touristique (SMIT) and API Events, will spotlight Morocco's vast potential as an investment destination for hotel brands […]

 TransferTo (www.TransferTo.com), a  Singapore-based global technology group, and Ecobank Group (https://Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial institution, announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), laying the groundwork to transform financial access and cross-border payment solutions across Africa. This strategic partnership brings together TransferTo’s companies --  Thunes (www.Thunes.com), Ezra (https://Ezra.world), DT One (www.DTOne.com) and Tookitaki (www.Tookitaki.com) - with Ecobank (https://Ecobank.com) to expand access to credit, digital products and cross-border payment solutions. The collaboration will create a safe, inclusive financial […]

 In what could be described as a major boost to the Nigerian maritime sector and international trade, the management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal, and the Lagos Free Zone (https://LagosFreeZone.com) have launched the COSCO, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and ZIM alliance services at Lekki Deep Sea Port. The launch of the services was signaled by the arrival of the E A Centaurus at Lekki Deep […]

 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$200 million Corporate Finance Facility in favour of BUA Industries Limited (BIL) to support its expansion plans. BIL is a Nigerian conglomerate with diversified business interest spanning across, sugar and cement manufacturing, flour milling, oil milling, port logistics, real estate development, oil and gas, and shipping. The first tranche of $150 million was disbursed on October 16, 2024. Commenting on the transaction, […]

 Three Questions for Mark Alexander, President of South African Rugby (www.SARugby.co.za): What do you see as the biggest challenges currently facing rugby at a global level? In contemplating leadership changes in rugby, it calls for deep personal reflection on the future of the game that we serve. We are all aware of and familiar with the significant financial challenges rugby faces globally. To ensure the growth and even survival of […]

 The Arab Global Scholars (AGS) (https://ArabGlobalScholars.org/) community gathered at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar Foundation’s Education City last week to herald the latest evolution of an initiative nurturing a contemporary renaissance of Arab science and research. An initiative led by Qatar Foundation, AGS aims to reconnect scholars and intellectuals with roots in the Arab world back to their region to contribute to its positive development and long-term future. […]