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More than 150 leaders gathered to celebrate communities and people driving economic growth across southeast South Dakota. Three standout winners prove that small-town collaboration creates big wins.
Ethiopia just flipped the switch on a massive wind farm that will light up homes and strengthen ties with neighboring countries. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says clean energy is the key to lifting the entire region.
Four Central Asian nations grew their economies by over 6% in 2025, outpacing the U.S. and Europe by nearly four times. Millions are climbing out of poverty as the region transforms into a global growth leader.
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are projected to achieve 5.5% combined economic growth in 2025, defying expectations after military coups and breaking from their regional trade bloc. Agriculture, mining, and oil exports are powering the surprising resilience.
Vietnam's Cai Mep-Thi Vai port cluster is surging ahead with double-digit growth in early 2026, transforming from quiet wetlands into a world-class shipping hub. The success story shows how smart infrastructure investment can reshape entire regions and boost economic opportunity.
Vietnam just posted the highest economic growth rate in Southeast Asia at 8 percent in 2025, outpacing its pre-pandemic average and signaling a major comeback for the region. The surge comes from booming exports, manufacturing recovery, and massive investments in digital infrastructure that are creating thousands of new jobs.
When German pharmaceutical giant Bayer needed a new innovation hub in Japan, they skipped Tokyo and picked Kobe instead. Now foreign startups are discovering that Japan's smaller cities offer faster pathways to success than the traditional big-city approach.
Ho Chi Minh City just recorded its strongest economic growth in 10 years, surging 8.27% in early 2026 while attracting nearly $9 billion in foreign investment. The momentum signals Vietnam's rise as a regional economic powerhouse with new partnerships spanning from London to Seoul.
Argentina is poised to achieve three consecutive years of economic expansion for the first time since 2008, emerging as a bright spot in a struggling region. The World Bank projects 3.6% growth this year and 3.7% in 2026, outpacing neighbors Brazil and Mexico.
Tajikistan's economy surged 8.4% in 2025, leading Central Asia with gains powered by industry, construction, and energy projects. The growth brings hope to one of the region's developing nations as it builds toward energy independence.
Saudi Arabia's Jazan Region exploded from 32 to 323 licensed tourist accommodations between 2020 and early 2026. This rapid transformation is creating jobs, protecting natural wonders, and turning a once-overlooked corner of the Kingdom into a world-class destination.
Peace is bringing tourists back to Ethiopia's historic Amhara Region, generating nearly 8 billion Birr ($140 million USD) in just six months. The turnaround shows how stability unlocks economic growth in one of Africa's most culturally rich destinations.
Vietnam just posted its strongest economic quarter in years, with GDP jumping to 7.83% and exports soaring past $46 billion in March alone. The Southeast Asian nation is proving that steady growth and smart trade policies can create real prosperity.
At a major diplomatic forum in Turkey, Serbian leaders are championing economic partnership and stability across the Balkans, a region long marked by tension. Their message: the only path to shared success is working together.
Two Virginia counties with century-long growth streaks would be losing population today without immigrants. New data reveals immigration is powering nearly 90% of the state's population growth and keeping its economy humming.
A small South American nation is defying global economic headwinds with the fastest growth in the Western Hemisphere. Guyana's oil discoveries are transforming it into an economic powerhouse, with growth rates that eclipse every other country in Latin America and the Caribbean. #
Thailand is leading a bold regional initiative to strengthen Southeast Asia's semiconductor industry through a unified ASEAN CHIPS Act. The collaborative effort could transform the region into a major player in global tech manufacturing.
President Mahama announced major education and infrastructure projects for Ghana's Savannah Region, including new STEM schools, upgraded facilities, and a modern sports stadium. The investments aim to create jobs and expand opportunities for young people in the region.
Morocco is building AI tools designed specifically for African and Arab languages and cultures, aiming to share digital solutions across both regions. The country's ambitious plan combines homegrown tech innovation with regional cooperation to make government services more accessible.
Austria is celebrating its partnership with Iraq's Kurdistan Region as a model for effective migration management built on trust and cooperation. The collaboration shows how working with reliable regional partners can create real progress on complex global challenges.
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