Evaluating the Taliban’s Economic Policies
September 13th, 2024
Via The Diplomat, a report on the Taliban government’s economic success: Any group or party in power, whether elected or forcibly self-installed, bears the responsibility of ensuring that citizens have access to sustainable income and the resources needed to maintain a decent standard of living. Fostering economic growth and facilitating the provision of essential resources […]
Read more »Will Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam Light Up The Economy or Lead to Power Struggles?
September 13th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, a report on Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam which promises economic transformation but – as the country targets universal electrification by 2030 – challenges remain, including regional instability and huge infrastructure needs: Work started on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in 2011. In contrast to most infrastructure projects on the continent, […]
Read more »Saudi Arabia, China Discuss Investment Opportunities in Lithium, Copper Production
September 13th, 2024
Via Asharq Al Awsat, a report on continued discussions between Saudi Arabia and China around lithium and copper opportunities: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef discussed with Chinese mining companies on Friday boosting cooperation in the mining sector and joint investment opportunities in processing and producing lithium used in electric […]
Read more »Beijing Urges Chinese EV Makers To Avoid Investments In Countries Like India and Turkey
September 12th, 2024
Via South China Morning Post, a report that Beijing has urged Chinese EV manufacturers to avoid investing in countries like India and Turkey Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) makers’ drive to go global hit a snag after Beijing urged them to avoid investing in countries like India and Turkey. The Ministry of Commerce convened executives from more […]
Read more »Indonesian Coal Companies Go On Buying Spree For Western Mines
September 12th, 2024
Via Nikkei Asia, a report on Indonesian coal companies’ global acquisition spree: Indonesian coal companies are snapping up high-grade assets in Australia and North America, as better access to financing and less climate pressure at home give them an advantage over Western rivals. Golden Energy and Resources, controlled by Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Group, last month completed its […]
Read more »The Coming Clash Between China and the Global South
September 11th, 2024
Via Foreign Policy, an article on the growing tension arising from the West’s decision to protects its markets, which will force China to dump its exports elsewhere—and emerging nations are alarmed: Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to open his country’s vast economy to the world’s emerging nations, pledging on Sept. 5 to introduce a […]
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.