Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a critical tool for governments worldwide to deliver public infrastructure and services.

SANTIAGO, Chile: Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car two years ago. But the price and quick delivery time convinced him, and now he is a convert.

KUWAIT: In support of the Central Bank of Kuwait’s “Diraya” campaign, in partnership with the Kuwait Banking Association, Gulf Bank urges customers to immediately report any suspected or actual incidents of electronic fraud.

WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris’ price gouging policy has been criticized by economists and analysts, who say it is an uncompetitive proposal that could end up hurting, and not helping, US consumers.

LONDON: Eurozone business activity showed surprising strength in August despite firms raising prices, a survey showed, potentially weakening expectations for two more rate cuts from the European Central Bank this year.

SAO PAULO: Wind and solar energy producers in Brazil have warned they are reconsidering future investments there after the national grid operator repeatedly capped how much energy they could deliver in the past year, which squeezed their profits.

TORONTO: Canada’s top two railroads locked out more than 9,000 unionized workers, triggering an unprecedented rail stoppage that could cause billions of dollars worth of economic damage and roil North American supply chains.

KILIFI COUNTY, Kenya: When farmer Teresa Kahindi harvested nearly two tons of maize two years ago amid a severe drought, her neighbors in the Kenyan coastal county of Kilifi accused her of witchcraft.

WASHINGTON: The US jobs market was probably cooler than expected in the year through March, Labor Department data showed Wednesday, signaling weaker but still-positive growth.