Economic Development Dispatch- July 2025
Edition 13
Dearest Readers,
Back in April, Econdev Dispatch marked its first anniversary- a full year of cutting through noise to bring clarity to the fast-moving world of economic development. Since then, we’ve doubled down on what matters: spotlighting bold moves, decoding investment trends, and surfacing the real signals driving growth.
As we enter year two, our mission stays sharp: deliver insights that inform, inspire, and keep you ahead of the curve. No spin. No filler. Just what you need to know- now and next.
Welcome to our 13th edition. Let’s dive in.
The latest QS World University rankings proof that the Middle East’s investments in higher education are showing results. Link
China’s Belt and Road investment and construction activity hits record. Link
Green Hydrogen Boom Fizzles as Projects Collapse Worldwide. Link
How a $12 bn R&D scheme could change the way India makes technology. Link
LG, Yahua Group to Invest MAD 5.5 Billion in Lithium Refining Plant in Morocco. Link
How to Break China’s Minerals Dominance- One Smelter at a Time. Link
Can a Country Be Too Rich? Norway Is Finding Out. Link
India pushes arms exports after Pakistan clash showcases weaponry. Link
China is no longer the world’s clothing factory. Link
The landscape is shifting fast- and we’ll be right here to make sense of it.
Here’s to what’s next- sharper insights, smarter strategies, and bigger wins.
Until next time.