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Toyo Solar, a subsidiary of Japan’s Toyo Corporation, has expressed its interest in capitalizing on investment opportunities available in Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks, as revealed by the Industrial Parks Development Corporation of Ethiopia (IPDC). This revelation came about during a meeting between IPDC’s CEO, Fisseha Yitagesu, and Toyo Solar’s Vietnam branch General Manager, Li Huang, which …

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taye Atse-Selassie, stated that Ethiopia’s recent macroeconomic reforms have opened up new and promising opportunities for investors. In his speech at the Ethiopia-China High-Level Business Forum being held in Beijing, the foreign minister emphasized that Ethiopia values the principle of mutual benefit advocated by China. He assured that Ethiopia will …

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Nearly a decade after its much-anticipated launch, Addis Ababa’s light-rail system is facing significant challenges, with only 15 of the original 41 trains still operational. The decline in service is attributed to a shortage of spare parts, inadequate maintenance facilities, and frequent power outages.  Ato Worku Desta, Deputy Head of the Research and Technology Department …

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The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) is set to launch electric vehicle (EV) maintenance services in Addis Ababa. The corporation announced that its new maintenance workshop, located in the Kality area of the capital, will be the first in Ethiopia to offer specialized services for electric vehicles. ECWC CEO Yonas Ayalew emphasized that the primary …

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The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) has reduced its bad loans from 57 percent to 6.5 percent, following reforms implemented over the past five years. In the most recent Ethiopian fiscal year, the bank extended loans worth Birr 32 billion and recorded a profit of Birr 5.5 billion. DBE President Yohannes Ayalew emphasized that the …

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MIDROC Ethiopia Investment Group and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have entered an agreement to cooperate in various domains of agriculture. The agreement was signed by Mr. Jemal Ahmed, CEO of MIDROC Ethiopia Investment Group, and Bill Gates, founder and chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The two officials have agreed to …

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has announced the commencement of its new six weekly flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting November 1, 2024. In a press release issued today, the Airline stated that the new service will be operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing B787 Dreamliner, offering passengers a comfortable and seamless travel experience. This new route …

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The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has finalized the licensing process for Independent Forex Bureaus, allowing more businesses and individuals to legally engage in the country’s foreign exchange market. In July, the NBE introduced Foreign Exchange Directive No. FXD/01/2024, establishing guidelines for businesses seeking to operate as forex bureaus. Eligible entities must be legally established …

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The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC) has reported a revenue of Birr 11.84 billion for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, surpassing its target of Birr 11.78 billion. The corporation’s profit before tax reached nearly Birr 1.4 billion, marking an 81% increase in revenue and a doubling of profit compared to the previous year. ECWC CEO Yonas …

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