From EVs to Digital, South Korea Bags Deals in Tense Middle East
October 27th, 2023
Courtesy of Nikkei Asia, a look at the results of a recent South Korea business-focused trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar: South Korea is strengthening business and economic ties in the Middle East, signing deals for electric vehicle manufacturing, digital development, energy, infrastructure and shipbuilding as it seeks fresh opportunities in a region it heavily […]
Read more »Malaysia: Repositioning Itself As Global Hotspot for Foreign Investment
October 27th, 2023
Via KrAsia, a report on Malaysia’s economic plans to repositions itself as a global hotspot for foreign investment: Malaysia is witnessing an influx of foreign investment projects, raising the prospect of an economic resurgence for the nation. This article delves into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Malaysia, set against the backdrop of […]
Read more »China Highlights Republic of Congo for BRI Activities
October 27th, 2023
Via China Daily, a report that China is emphasizing joint BRI collaboration with the Republic of Congo: President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for China and the Republic of Congo to explore new growth drivers for their cooperation in the digital economy and green development, while strengthening their partnership under the framework of the Belt […]
Read more »Iran’s Oil Smuggling Network
October 26th, 2023
Courtesy of The Economist, a look at Iran’s increasingly sophisticated oil-smuggling network: In February, Dilro, an obscure company based in Dubai, bought the Ocean Kapal, an 18-year-old tanker. Since then the Panama-flagged vessel has been given a new name, Abundance III, and a new job. In April the ship delivered its first load of Iranian oil to the […]
Read more »Malaysia Ready to Become Southeast Asian EV Hub, Trade Minister Says
October 26th, 2023
Courtesy of Nikkei Asia, a report on Malaysia’s ambitions to become Southeast Asia’s EV hub: Malaysia is poised to become a regional hub for the electric vehicle industry, the country’s trade minister said in an interview, stating that its existing electronics industry offers a strong foundation for Malaysia to be a crucial part of global […]
Read more »EU Makes Namibia A Key Part of its Infrastructure Plan to Rival China
October 26th, 2023
Via Semafor, a report that the EU is making Namibia a key part of its infrastructure plan to rival China: The European Union has made Namibia a key part of a major infrastructure development plan it is rolling out to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The southern African country has agreed a partnership with […]
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.