In Germany, big construction projects often derail. Airports, train stations and concert halls are finished years late and billions over budget.

For 12 days, the Spring Fair transformed VEC into a walkable map of 34 provinces, blending cuisine, culture and commerce inside Southeast Asia’s largest exhibition complex.

Mali’s government approved a draft decree renewing Barrick Mining’s ABX-T +0.74% Loulo gold mining permit for an additional 10 years, the West African country’s military leader said in a statement on ...