Via the Americas Quarterly, an interesting look at the growing linkages between India and South America . As the article notes: When trade relations between Argentina and China hit choppy waters early last year, a new partner suddenly appeared on the horizon. In April 2010, Beijing stopped buying Argentine soybean oil in retaliation for Argentina’s […]
Read more »Via Frontier Strategy, an interesting look at how Colombia and Peru are becoming the next Latin American growth frontiers: Buoyant consumer spending and robust FDI illustrate why MNCs are paying close attention to Colombia. In Peru, the appointment of a pro-business cabinet demonstrates that Humala’s government will emphasize growth and continuity. Meanwhile, questions about the […]
Read more »Courtesy of STRATFOR (subscription required), an interesting lookat current politics of energy infrastructure from the Caucasus region to central Europe as the European Union seeks alternatives to Russia. As the article notes: “…Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski continued his weeklong tour of the Caucasus region on July 27, where he is visiting Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. […]
Read more »Courtesy of the Frontier Strategy Group, an updated look at the economic outlook for Asia:
Read more »Courtesy of The Financial Times, an article on the new S&P CIVETS 60 – a tradeable index of 50 stocks from the next-generation EMs of Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa. “…Among the post-BRIC acronyms competing to encapsulate the prospects of other chunks of the emerging world, CIVETS is gaining the most ground. […]
Read more »Via The Financial Times, details of a new report from Ernst & Young on Africa’s investment potential: “As executives and politicians descend on Cape Town for Africa’s World Economic Forum, Ernst & Young has a succinct message for foreign investors – “It’s time for Africa.” In a new report, Africa Attractiveness Survey, the professional services […]
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