Huawei’s Growing Presence in Central Asia’s Telecom Industry
December 26th, 2023
Via The Diplomat, a report on Huawei’s growing presence in both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: In the wake of Western sanctions, Huawei has pivoted toward emerging markets, including within Central Asia. The invasion of Ukraine has further underscored the need for adaptability, prompting Huawei to strategically relocate some of its Moscow office staff to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to avoid secondary […]
Read more »Africa-India Economics at a Crossroads: Mauritian Hub is Crucial
December 24th, 2023
Courtesy of The Africa Report, an article on Mauritius’ key role in Africa-India trade: The centuries-old relationship between India and Mauritius, and by extension, Africa, is entering an exciting new phase. Known as “the star and key of the Indian Ocean”, Mauritius has served as a gateway between Africa, India and the Middle East, bringing […]
Read more »Congo-Brazzavile Affirms Commitment to OPEC
December 24th, 2023
Via Energy, Capital, and Power, a report that Congo-Brazzavile’s re-affirmed commitment to OPEC: The Republic of Congo reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the strategic policy defined by the Secretary-General of OPEC and OPEC+. We strongly support the efforts to stabilize and promote sustainable development of the oil markets, a crucial approach for the future of […]
Read more »Ghana’s Lithium Deal
December 24th, 2023
Via The Africa Report, an article on Ghana’s recent lithium deal: The recent awarding of Ghana’s first lithium mining licence to Australia-incorporated, and London AIM-listed, Atlantic Lithium has sparked intense debate. Despite the care that civil society groups have taken to craft thoughtful improvements, the government’s chief mining advisor has responded dismissively, accusing critics of […]
Read more »New China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement Raises Security Concerns for Europe
December 23rd, 2023
Via The Diplomat, an article on a new China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement which aims to increase trade flows and eliminate custom tariffs on arms deals, opening the field for sanctioned Chinese companies in Serbia: In October, the Serbian Parliament adopted an 850-page bilateral trade agreement with China. Drowned out by other global events – foremost the breakout […]
Read more »BYD, a Chinese Powerhouse in Electric Cars, Will Build a Plant in Hungary
December 22nd, 2023
Courtesy of The New York Times, an article on BYD’s announcement that it will build a plant in Hungary: BYD, China’s electric-vehicle juggernaut, said Friday it would build an assembly plant in Hungary, its first production facility for battery-powered cars in Europe and the latest sign of the company’s ambitious plans to expand beyond Asia. […]
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.