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Jan 31, 2024
Philippines and Vietnam Look to Expand Trade by $10 Billion
During the signing of two agreements on maritime cooperation, Vietnam and the Philippines also took time to discuss increasing trade between
Jan 30, 2024
China's Shrinking Manufacturing Activity Sending Shudders Through Southeast Asia
Last year Chinese real estate collapsed. Will Chinese manufacturing do the same this year? For the fourth consecutive month manufacturing ac
Jan 30, 2024
Brazil Enjoying the Ride as China Commits Additional $3.5 Billion of Mining Investments
China's announcement of an additional $3.5 billion of investments in Brazil's mining sector is welcome news. The economic integration betwee
Jan 29, 2024
Emerging Market Funds See Historic $12 Billion Inflows in Week
Chinese inflows consumed nearly all of the $12.1 billion that poured into emerging market equities the first part of January 2024. The inves
Jan 29, 2024
Blackstone's Multibillion-Dollar Wager on Data Centers
Blackstone is not alone in its ambitions to rapidly expand its data center holdings. Firms like KKR, Digital Realty, and Brookfield are also
Jan 28, 2024
Retail Titan Family In Thailand Launching $300 Million Hospitality Fund
A new $300 million fund targeting Thailand hospitality investments has been launched by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chirathivats. The
Jan 28, 2024
$7 Billion for DRC Infrastructure from China Signals a Shift in Concession Practices
Sicomines is a major copper and cobalt producer in the DRC ranking number one in copper production. It began operations in 2008 through a $6
Jan 27, 2024
German Tire Company Doubling Down on Vietnam
The leading bicycle tire company in Germany, Schwalbe, is doubling down on its Vietnam manufacturing operations. It has operated in the coun
Jan 27, 2024
Mozambique Riding the Wave of South Africa's Infrastructure Woes
A $2 billion port expansion at Maputo in Mozambique is made possible in part due to rife inefficiencies that now characterize South...
Jan 25, 2024
$1.4 Billion Investment in Brazil by GM Bucks Industry Trend
In a vote of confidence for Brazil's "sustainable mobility" future, General Motors ("GM") announced a hefty $1.42 billion investment (i.e.,
Jan 25, 2024
Angolan Agri-Investment Driven by Overdue Rail Investments
The recent flurry of rail investment announcements is expected to draw additional agri-business investment to the region. The Angolan Minste
Jan 22, 2024
Apollo Exiting Asia Real Estate Private Equity Fund Business
Apollo is exiting its equity real estate business in Asia, but sticking by the credit strategy for the asset class. It raised an equity fund
Jan 22, 2024
Blackstone Private Equity Expanding in Southeast Asia
Blackstone's plan to double its private equity headcount in Singapore indicates its view on the attractiveness of the region's deal flow and
Jan 22, 2024
South Korean Hyosung Plans to Deploy $2 Billion in Vietnam in 2024
It's not yet known what the $2 billion will be used for but most likely to expand the already successful operations. Hysong is an early inve
Jan 22, 2024
DFC Approves Loan of $17.1 Million for New Hotel in Zambia
One of the Development Finance Corporation's 17 most recently approved investments, totaling $3.3 billion, will be for real estate in Zambia
Jan 22, 2024
American Private Equity Firm Buys Actis Creating $100 Billion Powerhouse
The combined entity will be a leading infrastructure investor across the globe and it may in the future see value in making targeted real es
Jan 22, 2024
U.S. Government's DFC to Invest $50 Million in South Africa Rare Earths
The United States government, through the Development Finance Corporation ("DFC"), is backing a South African rare earth mine with a $50 mil
Jan 22, 2024
Colombia's Largest Retailer Switches From French to El Salvadoran Hands
In a David and Goliath scenario, an El Salvadoran family-owned retailer with 111 stores has successfully acquired a controlling stake in Col
Jan 19, 2024
Milei Puts Falklands Back on Negotiating Table at Davos
David Cameron and Javier Milei have "agreed to disagree" on the matter of who owns the strategically positioned Falkland Islands. The Argent
Jan 18, 2024
$530 Million of New Rail To Connect TAZARA to Lake Tanganyika
Zambia's call for proposals to link Lake Tanganyika to TAZARA by more rail is likely an effort to make the TAZARA railway upgrades the Chine
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