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city x Economy: Microsoft takes up 264,000 sq ft office in Hyderabad at Rs 5.4 cr per month, one of city’s largest deals
Source: city x Economy Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Bengaluru: Microsoft India (R&D) has signed one of Hyderabad's largest office lease transactions this year, taking up 264,000 sq ft in the...
Coming soon… a day in the life of an economic development consultant
I'll soon be starting a new semi-daily blog highlighting my work, my challenges, mistakes, caffeine habit and frustrations with technology... and don't get me started on public procurement exercises!!! trying to add a bit of humour, with insight and reflection to...
International Economic Development Council: IEDC Names 2025 Excellence In Economic Development Award Winners
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: BF Staff Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Excellence in Economic...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: Third tunnel mooted for city’s underground plans
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A third tunnel is being considered as part of plans to create an underground network for trains and trams in...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: One of the UK’s most underrated cities set for huge £120m riverside revamp next to indoor arena including 1,000 homes
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: Celine Marshall Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A HUGE £120 million revamp is set to come to one of the UK’s most underrated cities as it kickstarts development...
United Kingdom x local: Construction begins on UK’s fourth largest wind farm in the south of Scotland
Source: United Kingdom x local Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The wind farm was paused in 2023 due to tax decisions by the previous UK Government but now has the green light to go ahead....
SmartCitiesWorld News: Seoul to host second Smart Life Week
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-08-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Seoul to host second Smart Life WeekThis year’s mantra is “AI for Humanity, Smart Cities Leading Tomorrow,” grounded...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: ‘Mountain to climb’: how Labour is facing a crisis in youth unemployment | Unemployment
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: nettie_r Date published: 2025-08-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] submitted by /u/nettie_r[link][comments] View original article at:
SmartCitiesWorld News: Global startup challenge announced for Smart City Expo 2025
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-08-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) and its partners have announced the Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge is...