Diplomats Weigh Plans to Broaden Iran-Syria Economic Ties
January 15th, 2023
Via Tasmin News, an article on plans between Iran and Syria to broaden economic ties: The foreign ministers of Iran and Syria discussed ways to promote economic cooperation between the two countries by facilitating interaction between the state-run and private sectors. In a Saturday meeting in Damascus, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Syrian […]
Read more »Taiwanese Chipmakers Could Set Up Shop in Mexico
January 14th, 2023
Courtesy of the Asia Times, a report on how many Taiwanese electronic makers have moved to Mexico but chip makers need a government push: A new hub can be built for Taiwanese semiconductor makers in southern Mexico with support from the United States and Mexican governments, according to electronic makers and analysts. US President Joe […]
Read more »Cambodia: An Emerging Market You Can’t Afford To Ignore
January 14th, 2023
Via Cambodia Investment Review, enthusiastic commentary on Cambodia: Investing in Cambodia is a great choice if you’re looking at emerging markets. Cambodia is home to more than 16 million people. In recent years, the country’s economy has expanded and undergone significant changes. As a result of this, the market has become more appealing to entrepreneurs […]
Read more »Iranians Urged to Invest in Afghanistan’s Mining Sector
January 14th, 2023
Via Financial Tribune, an article on Iran’s interest in Afghan investments: The Iranian ambassador in Kabul said that the current situation offers the best opportunity to invest in Afghanistan’s mining sector. “Now is the best opportunity to invest in Afghanistan’s mines and we encourage Iranian investors to invest in Afghanistan,” Hassan Kazemi-Qomi was also quoted […]
Read more »Investing in South Sudan
January 13th, 2023
Via Norfund, an article about efforts to invest in entrepreneurs and businesses in South Sudan: Norfund continues its investment in Kinyeti Venture Capital (Kinyeti), alongside the Swedish development finance institution Swedfund, with a follow-on loan of up to 4 million USD. Kinyeti is an investment company established in 2012 as a joint venture between Norfund […]
Read more »The Future of Chinese Investment in Afghanistan
January 13th, 2023
Via STRATFOR World View (subscription required), analysis of the future of Chinese investment in Afghanistan: China will explore low-risk economic opportunities in Afghanistan in the short-to-medium term, providing modest economic and humanitarian relief for the Taliban-led government. On Jan. 5, the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan announced the signing of an oil extraction deal with a Chinese company […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.