National bond issue: Total commitments collected reached 555 MD
The total commitments collected following the closing, on March 16, of subscriptions to the first instalment of the national bond loan, reached approximately 555 million dinars (MD) Maher Zouari, Managing Director of Tunisie Clearing, a structure in charge of centralising subscriptions, told TAP on Friday.
Agricultural commodities exchange could have economic and social benefits for Tunisia
The establishment of an agricultural commodities exchange is likely to bring economic and social benefits to Tunisia, according to the results of a study presented at a symposium organised by the Tunis Stock Exchange on Thursday in Tunis, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Tunisia JOBS programme.
Rades Port’s Quay 7 for container transport back in operation
The Ministry of Transport announced, on Wednesday, the reopening of the quay number 7 of the port of Rades reserved for ships carrying containers after its rehabilitation.
WB – MENA Region: Economy digitalisation could increase GDP per capita by at least 46% over 30 years
The full digitisation of the economy in the Middle East and North Africa region could increase GDP per capita by at least 46 % over 30 years, which in the long run would represent an estimated gain of at least 1.6 trillion dollars for the region, the World Bank said in a report released on Wednesday.
UTICA reiterates its refusal of any form of speculation and smuggling
The Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) reiterated on Wednesday its refusal of any form of speculation and smuggling, denouncing the recent raids on wholesale businesses and the arrests of traders.