Tuvalu: The Disappearing Island Nation Recreating Itself in the Metaverse
November 26th, 2024
Via BBC, a report on Tuvalu – one of the nations most at risk from climate change: Facing erasure due to climate change, the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu is digitally backing up everything from its houses to its trees as it endeavors to save whatever it can. Tuvalu, a small country in the Pacific […]
Read more »Cyclone-Prone Malawi Plans Energy Storage to Bolster Grid
November 26th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, a report on Malawi’s plans to incorporate energy storage into its grid management plan: Most of the African nation’s electricity comes from hydropower Malawi faced one of the worst tropical cyclones last year Malawi is building its first battery-energy system, a technology that will help protect its grid from cyclones that have battered […]
Read more »Why Joining BRICS+ Is Not In Indonesia’s Interests
November 26th, 2024
Via The Interpreter, commentary on why joining BRICS+ is not in Indonesia’s interests: Indonesia’s decision to join BRICS+ solely based on perceived economic opportunities is highly imprudent. Although the initiative offers economic advantages, Indonesia already participates in robust platforms such as the G20 and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). It has formidable economic ties […]
Read more »When The Saudis Set Their Sights On Africa
November 26th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, an article on Saudi Arabia’s intentions to take a stronger economic stance in Africa – defending its place on the international stage while securing its future in the post-oil era: Tens of billions in investments over the next decade: this is the promise Saudi Arabia has made to Africa. In late […]
Read more »Tuna Boats at Heart of $2 Billion Mozambique Scandal Up for Sale
November 25th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, a report that the tuna fishing fleet at the center of a $2 billion corruption scandal, which scuttled Mozambique’s economy and triggered court cases across three continents, is up for auction: Most of the boats have never gone fishing in a decade The scandal ended in default and sank the nation’s economy The […]
Read more »Masdar and Silk Road Fund Sign Co-investment Agreement for Renewable Energy Projects
November 25th, 2024
Via Masdar, an article on growing investment ties between the UAE and China: Silk Road Fund intends to invest up to RMB 20 billion (equivalent to USD 2.8 billion) in projects alongside Masdar Collaboration will focus on projects primarily in the developing world and global south Aligns with Silk Road Fund’s goal to provide investment […]
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.