In this week’s international procurement news, Canada pledges $396 million for electric buses; the Kremlin doubles down on Wagner contracts; the US increases small business purchasing; New York State, Tobago, Ghana, Bengal, and the Philippines face calls for more transparency; South Korea expands its bid-rigging probe; Guam goes to trail on a concessions protest; and Australia announces two public inquiries after a recent bid-rigging ruling.
Canada Pledges $396M for Electric Buses
Kremlin Finances Wagner with More Contracts
US Government Increases Small Business Purchasing
New York State Groups Call for More Transparency
Tobago Opposition Raises Compliance Concerns
Ghana’s Auditor Finds $145M in Procurement Breaches
Bengal Government Faces Retender Controversy
Bengal Opposition Alleges Bid Interference
Philippine Senator Demands Anti-Graft Reforms
Philippines Boost Transparency Via Digitization
South Korea Expands Bid-Rigging Probe
Guam Concession Protest Heads to Trial
Australia Announces Detention Contracts Inquiry
