Maldives President Courts Chinese as Indian Ties Sag
January 9th, 2024
Courtesy of Reuters, a report on Maldives’ interest in Chinese investment: New Maldives president in China ahead of any visit to India Maldivian president Muizzu set to meet China’s Xi Jinping Muizzu to seek more Chinese investment, trade, tourists World Bank warns “lack of domestic investment opportunities” At an “Invest Maldives” forum in a southern […]
Read more »Maldives: Small Island Nation with Big Role Shipping Chips to Russia
July 20th, 2023
Courtesy of Nikkei Asia, a look at the Maldives’ role as a transit point for sanctions-evading shipments to Russia: Surrounded by azure waters and year-round sun, the Maldives is a popular destination for holidaymakers and honeymooners. But there is another side to this country of pristine islands and glamorous resorts. It is also a transit […]
Read more »DHL Invests In Latin America As Clients Expand Supply Chains Beyond China
July 12th, 2023
Courtesy of The Financial Times, an article on DHL’s efforts to build new warehouses across alternative manufacturing hubs including Mexico, Malaysia and Vietnam: Deutsche Post DHL is investing €500mn in its Latin American business as it seeks to capitalise on growing demand to expand supply chains beyond China. The logistics group is building out new […]
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