China’s Interests in Afghanistan One Year After the U.S. Withdrawal
October 15th, 2022
Via The Jamestown Foundation, a look at China’s interests in Afghanistan one year after the U.S. withdrawal: In late June, a severe earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced it would provide 50 million RMB ($7.2 million) in emergency aid, including tents, blankets, cots […]
Read more »Gulf States Go Digital With China
October 15th, 2022
Via East Asia Forum, an article on the Digital Silk Road’s reach into the Middle East: The US–China strategic rivalry extends to the struggle for control over the digital economy — particularly digital infrastructure and technological innovation. China’s digital economy is among the most vibrant in the world, ranking second globally in 2021 at US$7.1 trillion. It […]
Read more »UAE’s LuLu Group Set For IPO Next Year As It Plans Expansion
October 14th, 2022
Via The National, a report on the UAE’s LuLu Group’s planned expansion: Abu Dhabi’s LuLu Group International is planning to launch an initial public offering next year and has hired investment bank Moelis to advise it on the deal, according to a company representative. The move comes as the retail conglomerate plans to expand its operations across […]
Read more »Libyan PM Defends Controversial Hydrocarbon Deal With Turkey
October 14th, 2022
Via AfricaNews.com, a report on Libya’s controversial hydrocarbon deal with Turkey: Head of Libya’s Tripoli-based government, Abdelhamid Dbeibah, has defended a hydrocarbon exploration deal in Libyan waters signed with Turkey that has been criticized by his political rivals and regional countries. “The Turkish-Libyan memorandum is based on bilateral agreements concluded before 2011. (…) It is our […]
Read more »Africa’s Longest Oil Pipeline Takes Shape In Niger
October 14th, 2022
Via Oil & Gas Daily, a look at Africa’s longest oil pipeline project: Chinese and Nigerien workers haul giant steel pipes over mounds of earth as heavily armed soldiers keep guard. At Gaya in southwest Niger, near the border with Benin, the longest oil pipeline in Africa is being built. With a projected length of nearly […]
Read more »Indonesia Plans to List Unit of Flagship Oil Group Pertamina This Year
October 10th, 2022
Courtesy of The Financial Times, an article on Indonesia’s plans to list a unit of its flagship oil group Pertamina this year: Indonesia plans to list a unit of its government-run oil group Pertamina this year, stepping up a partial privatisation push as part of reforms to its $606bn state-owned enterprise sector. The initial public offering […]
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