Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar Deepen Russia Ties To Blunt Economic Woes
September 11th, 2022
Via Nikkei Asia, a look at Thailand’s, Vietnam’s, and Myanmar’s efforts to deepen their ties to Russia to combat their economic woes: From wooing more Russian tourists to boosting trade, Southeast Asian nations are bolstering economic ties with Russia in hopes of curbing inflation and spurring their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. and European […]
Read more »China-Laos Railway: Next Stop – Thailand
June 8th, 2022
Via Silk Road Briefing, an article on the Sino-Thai railway that is currently under construction: The China-Laos Railway which opened late last year, is being extended through to Thailand. The Laos section has proven so popular that the frequency of train service has had to be increased several times due to demand. Six months after it opening, […]
Read more »PTTEP To Invest $2B Into Myanmar Energy Projects
January 6th, 2021
Via PowerOnline, a report on PTTEP’s plan to invest $2B into Myanmar’s energy sector: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) will move forward the Integrated Domestic Gas to Power Project in Myanmar after receiving an exclusive development right from the Myanmar government. This integrated energy project aims to provide energy security to Myanmar […]
Read more »The Mekong River Is Becoming A Significant South-East Asian Trade Corridor
May 25th, 2020
Via Silk Road Briefing, an article on how – with the last major China-Laos railway tunnel completed On Lancang-Mekong corridor – the Mekong River is becoming a major South-East Asian trade corridor: The last significant tunnel to be bored to complete the China-Laotian Railway was completed on March 15th, with track now being laid at […]
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.