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Georgia gets $300 Million from ADB for Traffic-Congested Cities

Georgia received a $300 million loan from ADB for easing chronic traffic congestion. ADB has earmarked $1.1 billion between now and 2020 under a multitranche financing facility . Tbilisi and secondary cities make up the backbone of Georgian economy. This has led to increasing traffic jams and road accidents, pollution, poor infrastructure and inefficient public [...]



ESCO Announces Strategic Australian Acquisition

ESCO Corporation (USA), a leading global provider of wear parts and attachments for the mining and construction industry, has accelerated its expansion into Australia with the pending acquisition of the Service/Engineering and Mining Product divisions of Swift Group. This is a key development in ESCO’s plan to establish a national customer service, supply chain, and [...]



The Government of Canada restores carry-on bag allowance for U.S.-bound flights

Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that effective Thursday, April 8, airline passengers who are traveling to the United States from Canada will be permitted to bring two carry-on bags and personal items. “The Government of Canada is unwavering in our commitment to implement the most effective measures possible for a safe and secure [...]



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