Alibaba Seeks Middle East Partners as Beijing Deepens Gulf Ties
February 18th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, an article on Alibaba’s efforts to find Middle Eastern partners: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has sought to partner with local firms in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as China deepens its ties with the Gulf. “One of the things we’ve chosen to do, which is a little unusual […]
Read more »Indonesia: Next President Should Focus on Job Creation
February 18th, 2024
Via Nikkei Asia, commentary on Indonesia’s need to create jobs: Whoever wins Indonesia’s presidential election will take the reins of a country very much on investors’ radar, but still facing fundamental economic challenges. Under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, gross domestic product per capita has increased over the past 10 years, and rating agencies have upgraded […]
Read more »Pakistan Needs A Plan
February 18th, 2024
Via Noahpinion, commentary on Pakistan’s need for stability, privatization, education, foreign investment, and peace: Pakistan is a vast country of 231.4 million people. It’s one of only nine countries in the world with nuclear weapons. It’s located in South Asia, which is now one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing regions. It has generally […]
Read more »Seoul Touts Economic Potential of South Korea-Cuba Ties
February 18th, 2024
Via the Korea Herald, a report on potential for South Korea and Cuba economic relations: The South Korean presidential office said Sunday that the establishment of diplomatic ties with Cuba would create new economic opportunities for Korean companies, though it conceded it would take time. “The establishment of diplomatic relations and the future opening of […]
Read more »Growth and Opportunity: Seizing the Moment in the Philippines
February 18th, 2024
Via Global Legal Post, a look at economic potential in the Philippines: Emerging markets in Asia have long been a focal point for global investment and development, with their potential growth, structural reform and cultural exchange promising smoother pathways for overseas partnerships. While the largest economies in Asia dominate international news, they should not overshadow […]
Read more »Africa Moves a Step Closer to Continent’s First Cobalt Refinery
February 18th, 2024
Courtesy of Bloomberg, a report on progress towards Africa’s first cobalt refinery: AFC signs expression of interest with Vision Blue-backed firm Production could begin at Zambian facility in 22 months Africa could have its first cobalt sulphate refinery by the end of 2025, one of the few outside of China capable of making the product […]
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.