Growth and Opportunity: Seizing the Moment in the Philippines
February 18th, 2024
Via Global Legal Post, a look at economic potential in the Philippines: Emerging markets in Asia have long been a focal point for global investment and development, with their potential growth, structural reform and cultural exchange promising smoother pathways for overseas partnerships. While the largest economies in Asia dominate international news, they should not overshadow […]
Read more »Africa Moves a Step Closer to Continent’s First Cobalt Refinery
February 18th, 2024
Courtesy of Bloomberg, a report on progress towards Africa’s first cobalt refinery: AFC signs expression of interest with Vision Blue-backed firm Production could begin at Zambian facility in 22 months Africa could have its first cobalt sulphate refinery by the end of 2025, one of the few outside of China capable of making the product […]
Read more »Private Sector Is Increasingly Driving Chinese Investments in Africa
February 18th, 2024
Via Caixin Global, commentary on the role that the private sector is playing in driving Chinese investment in Africa: Private companies are increasingly driving Chinese investments in Africa, drawn by the continent’s abundant natural resources and growth opportunities in various sectors, Cheryl Buss, head of the international operations of a pan-African banking group, told Caixin […]
Read more »Investors Hit The Road As India’s Startup Story Moves Beyond Metros
February 18th, 2024
Via DealStreet Asia, an article on how funding in India’s third tier cities is showing steady increase amid overall slowdown: A growing tribe of private equity and venture capital investors is heading to India’s hinterland amid a rise in local tech talent coupled with improving infrastructure, increasing Internet penetration and lower operational expenses. According to […]
Read more »West Challenges China’s Critical Minerals Hold on Africa
February 17th, 2024
Via Reuters, a report on the West’s efforts to challenge China’s critical minerals hold on Africa: China’s CMOC Group overtook Glencore to become the world’s largest producer of cobalt last year as it ramped up its new Kisanfu mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company’s production leapt by 174% year-on-year to 55,526 metric […]
Read more »India Can Become Major Global Hub for Renewable Energy
February 17th, 2024
Via Nikkei Asia, a bullish report on India’s impact on the global renewable energy sector: India can “greatly accelerate” the global transition to cleaner power if its request to join the International Energy Agency is approved, the country’s Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf told Nikkei. Ashraf said India can use its massive workforce and investment-friendly […]
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.