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Since Japan's bullet train fully connected Kyushu island in 2011, entire towns have transformed with new shops, homes, and businesses. Even the region's beloved mascot bear, Kumamon, owes part of his fame to the high-speed connection.
Hong Kong's largest innovation hub just connected 11 tech companies with Malaysia's booming market, unlocking new opportunities across Southeast Asia. The partnership combines AI, robotics, and green technology with Malaysia's national growth plans.
A groundbreaking motorsports double-header in New Zealand drew 3,000 international visitors and pumped over $21 million into local economies. The success signals a promising future for regional tourism through major sporting events.
Television and film productions are pumping over a billion dollars into the regional economy while creating nearly 12,000 jobs. The entertainment industry boom is transforming local communities with real economic impact.
Costa Rica just gave businesses in its southern region something precious: job security for the next decade. A new law protects 500 direct jobs and thousands more in a community still recovering from economic collapse 40 years ago.
A new report reveals Indiana's regional development program generated over $675 million in economic impact and created 3,523 jobs across all 92 counties. The initiative shows what happens when government, nonprofits, and businesses team up to strengthen local communities.
A new £50 million investment will create highly skilled defence jobs across South Yorkshire while strengthening national security. The funding brings together government, industry, and universities to make the region a powerhouse for cutting-edge defence technology.
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.
Canterbury's Selwyn District is booming as families discover affordable housing, big backyards, and small-town charm just minutes from the city. Towns like Lincoln and Prebbleton are transforming sleepy paddocks into thriving communities where newcomers feel like they've won the lottery.
Despite economic uncertainty nationwide, Northeast Ohio scored a clean sweep in 2025 with job creation wins in every single county. Team NEO helped secure nearly 3,000 new jobs and $455 million in investments across the region.
A Minnesota economic development group just rebranded to better reflect how it connects 250 businesses across three counties. What started with 55 investors in 2011 now powers collaboration across Central Minnesota.