Growing Autocracies Will Help Expand China’s BRI Influence
January 11th, 2024
Courtesy of The Conversation, commentary on how the growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade: China currently faces daunting challenges in its domestic economy. But weakness in the real estate market and consumer spending at home is unlikely to stem its rising influence abroad. In mid-October […]
Read more »Geely Eyes EV Foothold in Southeast Asia with $10B Malaysia Hub
November 8th, 2023
Via Nikkei Asia, an article on a Chinese automaker doubling down on its Proton partnership: Chinese automaker Geely has teamed up with Malaysian partner Proton Holdings to stage a comeback in Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle market, fueled by a $10 billion investment in Malaysia. One of the biggest attractions at last month’s Malaysia International Motor […]
Read more »Malaysia’s Petronas to Invest $1.6bn In Indian Green Ammonia
November 5th, 2023
Courtesy of The Financial Times, a report on Malaysia’s Petronas’ plan to invest $1.6bn in Indian green ammonia: Malaysian state-owned energy company Petronas is set to invest $1.6bn in an Indian green ammonia venture, in a boost to New Delhi’s ambitions to export energy. The investment by Petronas’s Gentari renewables division will give it a 30 […]
Read more »Singapore Taps Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia for Low-Carbon Energy
October 29th, 2023
Courtesy of Nikkei Asia, a report on Singapore’s plan to tap Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia for low-carbon energy: Companies in Singapore this week unveiled a number of projects aimed at importing low-carbon sources of energy, setting the tone for a transition to cleaner power to help fight climate change. Low-carbon energy sources include hydrogen, wind […]
Read more »Malaysia: Repositioning Itself As Global Hotspot for Foreign Investment
October 27th, 2023
Via KrAsia, a report on Malaysia’s economic plans to repositions itself as a global hotspot for foreign investment: Malaysia is witnessing an influx of foreign investment projects, raising the prospect of an economic resurgence for the nation. This article delves into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Malaysia, set against the backdrop of […]
Read more »Malaysia Ready to Become Southeast Asian EV Hub, Trade Minister Says
October 26th, 2023
Courtesy of Nikkei Asia, a report on Malaysia’s ambitions to become Southeast Asia’s EV hub: Malaysia is poised to become a regional hub for the electric vehicle industry, the country’s trade minister said in an interview, stating that its existing electronics industry offers a strong foundation for Malaysia to be a crucial part of global […]
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.