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Kuduk and New Leganés Forge Historic New Deal
In a recent historic development, Kuduk has entered into a bilateral agreement with New Leganés with the goal of boosting Kuduk Education through a trade deal between the countries. In return, the deal states that Kuduk will provide New Leganés with a portion of its agricultural exports. The Authorities state that the new deal was spurred about by Kuduk’s participation in the last Urthvision, causing a spike in interest in Cukish affairs.
The Deal, although not likely to be directly impactful to the lives of many in Kuduk, set a new historic precedent for the foreign relations of the isles. Historically, Kuduk very rarely traded, or even communicated, with nations outside of the RCEU. This move by the Káan Administration has set a new standard for foreign communication.
We asked Foreign Trade Minister Xóotsi about his thoughts on the deal:
Reporter: "What sorts of changes do you think this deal will bring to the isles? Should we be worried about the future of the nation?
Xóotsi: “No, there’s no need to be worried. As Kuduk continues its modernization plans, its become increasingly clear that negotiating with other countries will be a mandatory step toward the development of this nation.”
Despite the Foreign Trade Minister’s words, many are still left confused over the deal. We asked NPP Conference Speaker Sháawat Guna about the details to get a clearer picture of why the deal was made:
Reporter: “The deal is certainly an exciting development in Kuduk’s foreign relations practices, but many are left wondering why the sudden change? If Kuduk needs education materials, couldn’t they have just asked the RCEU?”
Guna: “Yes, absolutely. If we desperately needed materials, I’m certain the RCEU would’ve supplied them to us. But this deal is more than just a simple transaction between states, its a precedent-setter for future trade and relations with other countries. As helpful as the RCEU is, Kuduk should really be expanding its network of trade and relations outside its current ring of allies if it wants to solidify itself on the world stage as an active trade participant. The deal is an investment into our future and ourselves.”
That’s all the news we have for now, but stay tuned for more updates regarding the isles. I’m Sitka Nutei from KMA News signing off.
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Recently, Yinyin, now being one of three cities in all of Kuduk with an electrical grid, has seen a dramatic spike in migrants as people from around Kuduk—primarily from the west—move toward the city to create a new life for themselves. Unfortunately, this drastic change of population in Yinyin has caused a housing crisis in the city, as the housing market fails to keep up with the rising demand.
We asked Kutóo Yáan, the Head Minister of the Ministry of Development (the ministry responsible for the development of Yinyin) about his thoughts on the matter:
Well, we knew that eventually Yinyin was going to have a boom, but we didn’t expect it to be so soon. We’re trying our best to remedy the situation by working with the national bank and with the national government to lower interest rates and subsidize the housing market in Yinyin to lower prices.
As the Ministry of Development’s remedies wait to take effect, most recent migrants to Yinyin have found solace in the traditional land of Yinyin’s Five Major Clans.These clans, deeply rooted in the region’s history, have welcomed newcomers with open arms, providing temporary shelter and support to those seeking a new life in the city. This act of hospitality has fostered a sense of community among the diverse group of people who have made Yinyin their home. Local leaders from the Five Major Clans have recognized the need for cooperation and integration in this rapidly changing landscape. They have worked closely with the Ministry of Development and the Ministry of Culture to address the housing crisis.
While not completely solved, the housing crisis’ main concerns have been subsided for now. The crisis, however, is likely to be only the first of a series of growing pains as Yinyin continues to grow larger.
Economy:
The recent scare in the fishing industry caused by MoC v MoE, as well as the growth in trade with the RCEU and other states, has encouraged small fisheries around Kuduk to assemble together to create a large fishing tauwáat that can handle the costs and complexities of heavy export, as well as giving the smaller fisheries a larger vessel to voice the concerns of the fishing industry as a whole. The new fishing company, named Kiwetong, has gathered mixed reactions from communities across the tribal federation, with the labor party being especially split on it.
Half of the labor party praises Kiwetong as following what they call a “Kuduk version of the Rochefort Model,” while the other half criticizes Kiwetong as being a “fishing monopoly.” The debate surrounding the tauwáat has left the national government unsure of how to approach the situation. Officially, the Kuduk government has stated that they currently have no plans to address Kiwetong so long as commerce and competition continue to function smoothly in the fishing industry.
With the establishment of the new tauwáat, fishing is likely to become a lucrative business in Kuduk in the near future.
The Assembly Passes New Migrations Bill
Recently, the Legislative Assembly of Kuduk has passed a large bill detailing many facets of the migration process in Kuduk, both for people looking for permanent residence or just visiting. After much debate, the NPP and the Conservative party came to an agreement on the terms of the bill. The Labor Party has stayed surprisingly quiet throughout the process, only raising a handful of objections toward the bill.
The first item of the bill describes the process for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence and citizenship in Kuduk. Firstly, Kuduk citizenship cannot be in tandem with citizenship from another country. Dual citizenship is only permitted with RCEU states. The Labor Party criticized this item of the bill by claiming it is an “extension of Kuduk isolationism.” Secondly, in order to gain Kuduk citizenship you need to be a permanent resident for at least 5 years, after which you need to take an exam to prove your competency in using Kuduk’s language in day-to-day situations. Assuming you have no competing citizenship documents, you can then officially apply to become a citizen of Kuduk!
For those who wish to simply visit Kuduk (and who do not already have a Kuduk passport), you’ll need to get a Visa from your local Kuduk Embassy. There are some items that the Legislative Assembly have written out that detail the terms of eligibility for those wanting a Kuduk Visa. In order to get a Visa, you must pass all of the following terms:
- You cannot be a felon or have a serious criminal record
- Your documentation cannot contain incomplete or inaccurate information
- You cannot be currently enrolled, or have previously had experience, in a foreign military
- Your documentation cannot be expired
- You must have sufficient identification
The Assembly is able to make special exceptions in order to grant a Visa to someone who does not meet at most one of the criteria above.
Hopefully this information will reach anyone wishing to visit Kuduk in the future, either for leisure or business!
The Leaders of Tomorrow
It’s almost been a year since the Tribal Council’s landmark case MoC v MoE, from which the fishing industry has reaped dividends. With the rise of Tauwáat such as Kiwetong and Saiso looming over the fishing and farming industries, many are wondering what the next Tauwáat will be. Well folks, there’s no need to wait for an answer, because it’s already here!
Meet Elu Dayarobi, owner of the Dayarobi Textiles Company. Believe it or not, his origins are as humble as his success is grand. Dayarobi was born into a small clan family situated in the hinterlands of Koyukuk. In 2022, Dayarobi began the transformation of his family’s small textile mill into Kuduk’s third largest domestic company in history! With the recent political reforms in 2023, Dayarobi Textiles was catapulted into the forefront of economic growth and became the country’s largest producer of fabrics and textiles. In that time, Dayarobi became a symbol of Kuduk Modernization and an inspiration to all sprouting businesses in the isles.
We’ve interviewed several people who work closely to Dayarobi to get a better idea of who this entrepreneurial hero of the isles really is.
“Elu has an incredible drive and vision,” said Ayana Dalat, the comapny’s chief operating officer, “he’s got the innovative mindset that this country desperately needs.”
“He’s the embodiment of an entrepreneur,” remarked Iri Aláat (NPP), the country’s Minister of Finance, “his success shows the world that Kuduk has the motivation and the means to move forward with its modernization initiatives.”
With his humble origins and innovative spirit, Elu Dayarobi has captured the admiration of his countrymen. As Dayarobi Textiles continues its ascent, the young mogul seems poised to become one of the most influential business leaders in Kuduk’s history.
Elu Dayarobi, early 2024
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