Fiscal Policy
MCA backs Victorian plan to direct mineral royalties to regions
The Minerals Council of Australia welcomed a Victorian government plan to direct all mineral royalties to regional Victoria.
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Infrastructure
UK sets up taskforce on flood and drought resilience
The new group will consider preparedness alongside a programme committing at least £10.5 billion to flood defences in England.
Technology
Fincantieri says it aims to build Italy’s underwater-industry capacity
The company’s chairman outlined long-term investment in underwater technology and a more integrated industrial presence at a Barcolana panel in Trieste.
Energy
MIMIT’s 11 October data show regional fuel-price averages across Italy
The ministry’s daily table published regional self-service averages for petrol and diesel, with prices varying by region.
Infrastructure
Madrid renews 58 streets in Campo Real
The regional government is resurfacing 70,000 square metres under its 2022–2026 Regional Investment Programme.
Technology
Stellantis unveils six concept cars ahead of the Paris Motor Show
Six brands presented concepts in Meudon, previewing six of the nine vehicles planned for the show.
Business
Volkswagen sets out European industry and technology agenda in Paris
The group presented a plan to scale European production and technology through shared platforms, artificial intelligence and policy cooperation.
Infrastructure
Balearic coastal service collected 5,345 kg of waste in September
The Balearic government’s coastal-cleaning fleet removed 5,345.06 kilograms of waste from island waters and shores during September.
Agriculture
Riyadh Economic Forum to discuss smart agriculture and AI study
The 12th forum will consider how agricultural technologies could support food and water security.
Energy
Iraq offers 2.57 million tonnes of fuel oil for November–December exports
SOMO issued a refinery-depot export tender; the offered volume remains subject to supply and buyer performance.
Fiscal Policy
Amman municipality plans a 400 million dinar sukuk issue
Jordan’s cabinet approved the municipality’s first sukuk, with savings projected over an initial five-year term.
Business
Jordan selects 280 small industrial firms for programme training
Businesses that passed initial screening will receive training and mentoring; grant winners will be chosen later.