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Inside the quiet diplomacy that kept a vital trade corridor open
Months of low-key talks between neighbouring governments averted a shutdown that would have hit millions of traders.
Five things to know about the new regional travel pass
A single document for cross-border trips promises shorter queues. Here is what changes and what stays the same.
Lawmakers open debate on a sweeping data protection bill
The proposal would give citizens new rights over personal data and introduce heavy fines for misuse.
What a shift to electronic voting could mean for turnout
Supporters say it will speed up results; critics worry about access and trust. We look at the evidence.
Local councils trial citizen budgeting in twelve districts
Residents are voting directly on how part of the local budget is spent — from street lights to school repairs.
Small exporters find new buyers through online marketplaces
Digital storefronts are helping craft makers and food producers reach customers far beyond their home markets.
Why fintech start-ups are betting on the informal economy
Millions of traders run their businesses in cash. A new generation of apps wants to change that.
Five habits of businesses that survive their first three years
Founders and advisers share what separates the companies that last from those that close early.
Solar mini-grids are quietly powering a rural revolution
Village-scale solar systems are bringing reliable power to clinics, schools and small workshops.
