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Estimated Inflation Rate for 2025 at 7.3 %

The IMF’s estimate for Madagascar in 2025 forecasts a gradual decrease in the annual inflation rate, expected at 7.3 %.

EU – Ministry of Industry : Promoting Economic Development

Supporting the private sector Roland Kobia, the European Union (EU) Ambassador, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Industrialization and Commerce, David Ralambofiringa. This visit

Comoros – United Nations : Annual Work Plan Approved

Budget for this plan is 34 Million USD The actions that UN agencies could undertake in 2025 are listed in a reference document. The program includes

Madagascar Industries Union : Fostering Sustainable Growth

Supporting local industries and opening up to FDI At the National Private Sector Conference, the Madagascar Industries Union (SIM), through its representative Hassim Amiraly, reiterated its

Importance of Geographical Indications for Economic Actors

Way to stand out in a saturated market Three priority sectors – Mauritius Unrefined Sugar, Mauritius Rum, and Rodrigues Lemon – were addressed during a summary

Import – Export : Trade Deficit Remains Significant

Influence on exchange rate fluctuations A trade balance deficit in favor of import value. The latest available data has not improved this crucial macroeconomic indicator. The

Inter-Island Connectivity Project in the Comoros

President to ratify the loan agreement with the Islamic Bank The bill supported by the National Assembly allows the President of the Union of the Comoros

Crisis in the Mining Industry : Ambatovy Considers All Options

Ambatovy’s debt restructuring plan The state of the Ambatovy mining company is not progressing much. Sumitomo Corporation, its main shareholder, states it is considering all possibilities

Comoros Emerging Plan : Midterm Program Evaluation

Technical conclave involving multiple entities The evaluation seminar for programs related to the Comoros Emerging Plan (CEP) and the obstacles to overcome to achieve the desired

Axian Renames its Yas Mobile Units for Pan-African Growth

Creating synergies to drive future growth Pan-African operator Axian Telecom has announced that its five mobile units will operate under the unified brand name Yas. This

Seychelles-China Trade Expo : Unlocking Business Opportunities

Promoting bilateral investments The Seychelles-China Trade Expo has officially opened, with numerous businesses already confirming deals with Chinese exhibitors. Devika Vidot, Seychelles’ Minister of Investment, Entrepreneurship,

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Madagascar – China : Economic Cooperation

Strengthening collaborative relations between the two countries Representatives of Chinese investors recently paid a courtesy visit to Madagascar’s Minister of Public Works (MTP), Richard Rafidison. Discussions