New Corridor For India-Russia trade Via Iran Is Almost Ready
July 11th, 2022
Via Quartz, a report on a new corridor for India-Russia trade via Iran that is almost ready: India’s trade with Russia is about to get considerably cheaper and quicker, with Iran set to become a key hub of a new transport corridor. On July 5, in a series of high-level talks, India urged Iran to activate […]
Read more »Global Population To Hit 8B This Year
July 11th, 2022
Via CBS News, an article on a new UN report that the global population will hit 8 billion this year, with more than half of the rise forecast in the world’s population in the coming decades will be concentrated in eight countries – Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Tanzania: […]
Read more »Afghan Coal Sold to Companies Linked to Pakistan Army
July 11th, 2022
Via the Frontier Post, a report that Afghan coal is being sold to companies linked to the Pakistan Army: Owners of coal factories in Afghanistan said the Afghan coal is being sold to three Pakistani companies: Fauji Fertilizer Power Station, Cherat Cement Factory and Lucky Cement and Coal. Economists said these companies are connected with the […]
Read more »Chinese Telecom Carrier Helps Bridge Digital Gap in Pakistan
July 10th, 2022
Via Technology Times, a look at how a Chinese telecom carrier is helping bridge the digital gap in Pakistan: In recent years, Pakistan has accelerated the construction of its mobile communication facilities, with companies like China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) playing a significant role in the local market and network. Companies in Pakistan are now looking to […]
Read more »U.S. Investors Form Venture To Pursue Oil and Gas Projects In Venezuela
July 8th, 2022
Via Reuters, an article on U.S. interest in oil & gas projects in Venezuela: Two U.S. investment funds on Tuesday said they formed a joint venture with a Venezuelan firm to pursue oil and gas exploration and production projects in the U.S.-sanctioned South American country. Gramercy Funds Management and Atmos Global Energy said their joint […]
Read more »Fuel Shortage Driving Laos To Brink of Debt Default
July 8th, 2022
Via Business Insider, a report on how a fuel shortage is driving Laos — which is on the brink of a debt default — to seek out cheap Russian oil: The Southeast Asian country of Laos is discussing oil purchases with sanctions-hit Russia, the Nikkei reported, citing local media. It’s the latest Asian country after bankrupt Sri Lanka to face […]
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