Emirati Firm Builds Deep Sea Port In Democratic Republic of Congo
February 2nd, 2022
Via Al Monitor, an article on one Emirati logistics firms efforts to build a deep sea port for Democratic Republic of Congo: A leading Emirati logistics company began construction of a port in the Democratic Republic of Congo today. Following a ceremony, the Dubai-based DP World started work on the Banana Port, the first deep sea port in the central African […]
Read more »Azerbaijan Begins To Reposition Aghdam As A Belt And Road Initiative City
February 2nd, 2022
Via Silk Road Briefing, an article on Azerbaijan’s efforts to reposition Aghdam: The construction of the Aghdam-Fuzuli highway has started in Azerbaijan, according to the Azerbaijan State Automobile & Roads Agency. Aghdam is an historic city with emotional regional issues that has been reclaimed by Azerbaijan from Armenia in the wake of 2020’s Karabakh War. It has […]
Read more »China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Risk in Syria May Reap Big Rewards
January 30th, 2022
Via VOA, a report on Syria’s recent decision to join China’s BRI: Syria, a country torn by civil war, recently joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a move analysts say reflects China’s growing interest in the Middle East. Through BRI, China has been investing in and building infrastructure on several continents to realize its […]
Read more »Indonesia’s Economic Vision: Opportunities for Latin America
January 30th, 2022
Via The Diplomat, an article on how Indonesia’s attempt at economic transformation may offers opportunities, if Latin American countries are ready to seize them: Industry in Indonesia is going through a series of changes in its development with a view to contributing significantly to the Vision 2045 proposed by the country’s ruling class. Vision 2045 […]
Read more »TAPI: ‘Project To Begin In Near Future’
January 30th, 2022
Via The Frontier Post, an article on the TAPI project: The Islamic Emirate says that the practical work of the TAPI project will begin in the near future and all the preliminary work has been prepared for its implementation. Bilal Karimi, the deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, said that work on the security and […]
Read more »Difficulty of Extracting Afghanistan’s Hidden Mineral Treasures
January 29th, 2022
Via The Diplomat, an article on the challenges faced by miners in Afghanistan: Afghanistan’s ragged mountains, stretching across most of the country, contain various precious stones and minerals worth a staggering estimated $1 trillion, making many Afghans dream of a brighter future. However, miners who try to exploit the dormant riches face various problems. And while the […]
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