Bolivia Open To EU Lithium Tie-Ups To Rev Battery Metal Output
September 26th, 2023
Via Reuters, a report on Bolivia’s Arce open to EU lithium tie-ups to rev battery metal output: Bolivia is open to tie-ups with European and other global companies for lithium exploration and extraction provided they adhere to the country’s conditions, president Luis Arce said on Wednesday. “We are open to any company that wants to […]
Read more »Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom
September 26th, 2023
Via The Diplomat, a look at the rapid expansion of SE Asia’s data center industry: American investment giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (commonly known as KKR) recently acquired a 20 percent stake in Singtel’s regional data center unit, Digital InfraCo. The deal is worth around $800 million, which would put an overall valuation on Singtel’s data […]
Read more »The Middle Corridor: A Geopolitical Game-Changer in Eurasian Trade
September 25th, 2023
Via Geopolitical Monitor, a look at the impact that the Middle Corridor may have on evolving geopolitical trade dynamics: In an era marked by rapidly evolving trade dynamics and escalating geopolitical tensions, the rise of the Middle Corridor as a viable alternative trade route is more than just a noteworthy development; it’s a geopolitical game-changer. Bridging the […]
Read more »Vietnam’s Plans to Dent China’s Rare Earths Dominance
September 25th, 2023
Courtesy of Reuters, a report on Vietnam’s plans to dent China’s rare earths dominance: Vietnam plans to restart its largest rare earths mine next year Dong Pao is among world’s biggest mines, draws foreign interest Australia’s Blackstone eyes $100mln Dong Pao investment Blackstone’s partner VTRE plans factory with S. Korea’s Setopia Concerns mount over China’s dominance […]
Read more »Saudi Arabia’s Digital Dream: Silicon Valley for the Middle East
September 25th, 2023
Via Middle East Eye, a report on Saudi Arabia’s digital dream – Silicon Valley for the Middle East: Riyadh needs more data centres and infrastructure if it is to become the multi-billion dollar web giant of the Gulf Saudi Arabia is spending billions of dollars, and hopes to attract billions more, to become the digital hub […]
Read more »Energy Giants Place Tentative Bets On Oil Finds In ‘Wildcat’ Uruguay
September 25th, 2023
Courtesy of Reuters, an article on firms’ exploration of potential oil finds in ‘wildcat’ Uruguay: Uruguay state-run energy firm Ancap is set to agree to final terms for a record number of seven offshore exploration licenses next month, a senior executive told Reuters, as the frontier market lures bets from global players like Shell (SHEL.L). […]
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