India: Consistent Growth in Special Economic Zones Exports
According to official data published by the government in the Parliament (Lok Sabha), India’s exports from the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) increased by 11.8%, reaching 16.36 trillion rupees (equivalent to 377.16 billion USD) in the financial year 2025-2026. This growth reflects measures taken to enhance operational efficiency, attract investments, and integrate these zones with local […]
Vietnam: Developmental Perspective for Coastal Special Economic Zones
On July 10th, the Ministry of Justice in Vietnam announced that it is studying comments on the Urban Development Law (formerly known as the Special Urban Areas Law), which proposes a new governance model. According to experts, the project reflects a significant shift in the development mindset for economic zones, moving towards creating an integrated […]
Cote D’Ivoire: The Government Doubles Investments in Adzope Special Economic Zone… 225 Billion African Francs (397 Million US Dollars) and 51,000 Jobs
On June 17, 2026, the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Handicrafts, Kalili Konaté, visited the construction site of the Adzopé Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located approximately 100 kilometers from Abidjan. The investment for this project amounts to 225 billion CFA francs (around 397 million USD), and it is expected to create approximately 51,000 direct and […]
Philippines: Philippine-Omani Strategic Forum… Productive Discussions Between the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones in Oman (OPAZ)
Discussions were held between representatives of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones in Oman (OPAZ) following the strategic forum between Oman and the Philippines, which was held last week in Manila, to support investment flows between Southeast Asia and the Gulf countries across various […]
Kenya: Development of a Special Economic Zone through DP World
DP World has agreed with the Kenyan investment firm GulfCap Africa to develop a 222-hectare Special Economic Zone (SEZ) known as the Mombasa Industrial Park. The park is located less than 20 kilometers from the port of Mombasa, situated on the southeastern coast of Kenya. In a statement to EnterpriseAM, Wolfgang Lehmacher, the former head […]
Liberia: Supporting the Tourism Sector… Developing the First Private Special Tourism Economic Zone
In early August, the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) and the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop Liberia’s first Special Tourism Economic Zone (STEZ) at Lake Piso in Grand Cape Mount County. Under the MOU, the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority will be responsible for designating and […]
Cyprus: The flow of natural gas from the fields in the Exclusive Economic Zone to Europe will begin in 2028.
In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press on August 7th and published on the 9th, Cypriot Energy Minister Michalis Hadjipavlou stated that the Eastern Mediterranean is rapidly becoming an alternative energy source for European countries, due to the Russian war in Ukraine and unrest in the Middle East. The minister confirmed that natural gas […]
Philippines: Upcoming Legislation for the ‘Blue Economy’ .. Potential investments in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
The proposed law offers a promising opportunity for the Philippines to better organize and manage its investments within its sovereign rights over one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones in the region. The law aims to establish a unified authority responsible for coordinating decisions currently dispersed across multiple agencies, identifying future investment locations, designating marine […]
Special Economic Zone for Artificial Intelligence in the Sultanate of Oman
On the 12th of Dhu al-Qi’dah, 1447 AH, corresponding to April 30, 2026, Royal Decree No. (50/2026) was issued to establish a special economic zone in the Wilayat of Al Seeb, Muscat Governorate, named the “Private Artificial Intelligence Zone,” with a total area of approximately 104,000 square meters. According to Oman News Agency, the establishment […]
India: SEZ Rules 2025 Updated to Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing and Ease Land Norms
The Indian government has introduced updated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Rules, 2025, specifically targeting semiconductor and electronics manufacturing to boost domestic production under initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The Key changes include relaxed land norms, such as reduced minimum land requirements and flexibility in contiguous land rules, making it easier for companies to […]