North Korea Has Asia’s Hottest Currency
June 12th, 2021
Via Asia Times, a report on how – if Chinese border traders reflect market reality – the won is up 33% against the yuan and 18% to the buck in three short weeks: Something weird recently [...]
In Rural Vietnam, Facebook Finds A New Approach To Growth
June 9th, 2021 Via Nikkei Asia, a report on Facebook’s bet on chat-based e-commerce and online video in Vietnam and beyond: Facebook is taking lessons from rural Vietnam as part of its advertising business [...]
June 9th, 2021 Via Nikkei Asia, a report on Facebook’s bet on chat-based e-commerce and online video in Vietnam and beyond: Facebook is taking lessons from rural Vietnam as part of its advertising business [...]
Solar Investors Bet On DRC
June 8th, 2021 Via African Business, a report on two major solar energy projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Two major solar energy projects have been announced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) [...]
June 8th, 2021 Via African Business, a report on two major solar energy projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Two major solar energy projects have been announced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) [...]
Kabul New City: Afghanistan’s Forgotten Development Dream
June 8th, 2021 Via The Diplomat, a look at a planned Afghanistan mega-project that was put on hold under the previous government and, which if not kickstarted soon, Kabul city could be left uninhabitable: Kabul [...]
June 8th, 2021 Via The Diplomat, a look at a planned Afghanistan mega-project that was put on hold under the previous government and, which if not kickstarted soon, Kabul city could be left uninhabitable: Kabul [...]
Cuba Legalizes Private Businesses, With Key Caveats
June 7th, 2021 Via STRATFOR (subscription required), a report on Cuba’s recent privatization initiatives: Cuba’s decision to allow private sector involvement in additional areas of the economy represents a [...]
June 7th, 2021 Via STRATFOR (subscription required), a report on Cuba’s recent privatization initiatives: Cuba’s decision to allow private sector involvement in additional areas of the economy represents a [...]
A New Capital In The Egyptian Desert: Sisi’s Military Model For The Economy
June 7th, 2021 Courtesy of The Financial Times, a report on Egypt where some feel the army’s increased involvement is crowding out the private sector and scaring away foreign investors: Egyptian president Abdel [...]
June 7th, 2021 Courtesy of The Financial Times, a report on Egypt where some feel the army’s increased involvement is crowding out the private sector and scaring away foreign investors: Egyptian president Abdel [...]