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VinFast's $2.4 Billion Loss Highlights EV Challenges
VinFast shares approached meme-stock status in 2023 making it briefly the third most valuable car company in the world. Now that the shares
Feb 25, 2024


Is China Losing Its Grip? Southeast Asia Emerges as a New Investment Hub
FDI into China dipped to $33 billion, the lowest since 1993. The good news is that China's FDI figure was positive, some analysts were predi
Feb 23, 2024


30-Year Low for FDI Into China Rattles the CCP
FDI into China dipped to $33 billion, the lowest since 1993. The good news is that China's FDI figure was positive, some analysts were predi
Feb 23, 2024


Mexico's Embrace of BYD Puts Free-Trade and Tesla Gigafactory at Risk
Mexico's EV manufacturing potential is immense and the impact of the USMCA on EV trade is on the verge of making Mexico an EV manufacturing
Feb 22, 2024


Top 3 Real Estate Investment Firms in Southeast Asia in 2024
Southeast Asia's real estate market has an impressive mix of high-quality real estate investors, at least compared to other emerging markets
Feb 21, 2024


Milei Achieves First Budget Surplus in Argentina in 12 Years
President Javier Milei's Argentina just achieved its first budget surplus in 12 years, boasting a 256.9% increase in tax revenue and a 50.3%
Feb 20, 2024


Vietnam Court to Tackle Massive Real Estate Fraud Case Involving 10% of Vietnam's GDP
Bernie Madoff and Enron executives are rejoicing that their scandals and frauds may soon be eclipsed by one in Vietnam involving nearly 10%
Feb 17, 2024


10x Shipping Costs Drive Real Estate Opportunities in Emerging Markets
A combination of factors has created the environment for decoupling from China to a more decentralized and regional manufacturing system (i.
Feb 17, 2024


Boosting Trade in Africa: US Approves $250 Million Loan for Lobito Corridor Expansion
On February 8, at the Lobito Corridor Investor Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, the DFC announced the approval of a $250 million loan to fund the co
Feb 15, 2024


Gulf Greenfield FDI Investment Into Africa Smashes Records
The Gulf Cooperation Countries delivered 156 greenfield FDI projects, valued at $113 billion, in 2022 and 2023. The significant uptick is st
Feb 14, 2024


CapitaLand Invests in Thailand Logistics Expansion Through $270M Fund
CapitaLand doubles down on its Southeast Asia real estate portfolio with investment in Thailand logistics to create Thailand's largest indus
Feb 13, 2024


Scooter Sales Stall in Vietnam: Biting Inflation or Economic Slowdown?
After surging demand, Vietnam's motorbike sales crashed 17% in 2023, marking the lowest level in a decade. Motorbike sales in Vietnam dipped
Feb 11, 2024


Mexico's Tiendas 3B Raises $589 Million Through NYSE IPO
Tiendas 3B's listing on the NYSE is a top 10 largest American listing out of Mexico behind such listings as America Movil's (NYSE: AMX) $10.
Feb 10, 2024


Toyota Inches Further Into Kenya With Investments of $10 Million
Toyota's investment in Kenya signals a shift from sales and distribution to manufacturing in the country. The Japanese powerhouse has simila
Feb 8, 2024


WeWork Founder Adam Neumann Wants His Company Back
WeWork has rebuffed previous offers by Adam Neumann to purchase his former company out of bankruptcy. The latest was for $1 billion in...
Feb 7, 2024


Jerome Powell Not Waiting to Cut Rates Until Inflation Drops to 2% (WATCH)
In response to a question about the 2% inflation threshold Powell responded, "No, no, that's not what we say at all, no. We're committed...
Feb 5, 2024


A Flurry of Listings in Mexico Being Led by Fibra MTY
Fibra MTY is perfectly positioned to dominate industrial developments as the main real estate investor in the main hubs where nearshoring is
Feb 4, 2024


Big American Cities Facing a "Detroit Cycle" if Rates Remain High (WATCH)
On office-to-residential conversions in major American cities Barry stated: "The federal government will come in with some credits to help
Feb 3, 2024


Italy and the EU Push €55.5 Billion Investment Framework for Africa in Rome
One has the feeling that Europe knows it is behind in Africa, and scurrying to catchup. For over a decade it has opted, like the Americans,
Feb 1, 2024


Barry Sternlichts of Starwood Capital Bemoans "Everyone is Back to Work Except for Americans" (WATCH)
On January 24, Barry Sternlicht was interviewed at the iConnections Global Lodging Conference where he discussed what he's seeing in the...
Jan 31, 2024
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