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French President Declares "Europe in Mortal Danger"
Emerging market investors are keeping a watchful eye on Europe's health. This continent, a critical source of $150 billion in annual remitta
May 4, 2024


U.S. Companies Advised to Exit China's Xinjiang Over Forced Labor Concerns
The ongoing conflict and allegations of human rights abuses in China, highlighted in the U.S. State Department's Annual Human Rights Report,
May 2, 2024


How the US Can Set Standards on International Deep-Sea Mineral Mining
As China advances in monopolizing these critical mineral resources on land and begins to influence deep-sea mining regulations, the U.S. fin
May 2, 2024


The Lobito Corridor, a Route to African Development?
Veronica Bolton Smith makes the case that the participating countries in the Lobito Corridor need to do more to become part
May 1, 2024


Mexico Nearshoring: A Great Real Estate Opportunity Could Be Taking Shape
For institutional real estate investors considering the Mexico nearshoring theme, the advice is to standby but don’t stand down. Be aware th
May 1, 2024


Confronting the China Challenge in Africa: The Lobito Corridor
China remains a dominant economic force in Africa, having invested $1.8 billion in the first half of 2023 alone, marking a year-on-year incr
Apr 17, 2024


CBRE Brazil Fails in Court to Silence Story Exposing Its Alleged Monopoly
A Brazilian court has ruled in favor of SiiLA, a real estate data firm, in a lawsuit filed by CBRE Brazil. The lawsuit aimed to remove an ar
Mar 5, 2024


Thailand's Growing Investments in Vietnam: Catalyst for Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation
Bilateral trade between Thailand and Vietnam has surged, surpassing $20 billion annually, making Thailand Vietnam's leading trading partner
Mar 4, 2024


Lula's Honeymoon Ends: Was Last Year's Boom Real or Magic Trick?
Brazil's economic outlook confronts formidable hurdles amidst decelerating growth and soaring inflation rates. Following a narrow escape fro
Mar 3, 2024


US Escalates Pushback Over Chinese Automakers' Continued Nearshoring Abuses in Mexico Ahead of 2026 USMCA Renegotiation
In a move with significant geopolitical ramifications, the US is escalating concerns over potential exploitation of the USMCA trade agreemen
Mar 2, 2024


$25 Billion Up for Grabs: Will Vietnam's Communist Grip Hinder its Emerging Market Dream?
Vietnam, accounting for 27.12% of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index as of January 31, 2024, seeks an upgrade to emerging market status, aiming
Mar 1, 2024


Hero of El Salvador Rallies CPAC Audience to Stand Up to "Dark Forces" and "Globalism"
President Nayib Bukele's CPAC speech rallied against "dark forces" threatening democracy. His rise as an unconventional leader mirrors a shi
Feb 27, 2024


Is China Losing Its Grip? Southeast Asia Emerges as a New Investment Hub
FDI into China dipped to $33 billion, the lowest since 1993. The good news is that China's FDI figure was positive, some analysts were predi
Feb 23, 2024


30-Year Low for FDI Into China Rattles the CCP
FDI into China dipped to $33 billion, the lowest since 1993. The good news is that China's FDI figure was positive, some analysts were predi
Feb 23, 2024


Negligent Management of the US-Mexico Border Impacting Nearshoring
Nearshoring gains are under strain from a variety of sources, including a tenfold increase in illegal border crossings. Even cities traditio
Feb 23, 2024


Mexico's Embrace of BYD Puts Free-Trade and Tesla Gigafactory at Risk
Mexico's EV manufacturing potential is immense and the impact of the USMCA on EV trade is on the verge of making Mexico an EV manufacturing
Feb 22, 2024


Vietnam Court to Tackle Massive Real Estate Fraud Case Involving 10% of Vietnam's GDP
Bernie Madoff and Enron executives are rejoicing that their scandals and frauds may soon be eclipsed by one in Vietnam involving nearly 10%
Feb 17, 2024


Boosting Trade in Africa: US Approves $250 Million Loan for Lobito Corridor Expansion
On February 8, at the Lobito Corridor Investor Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, the DFC announced the approval of a $250 million loan to fund the co
Feb 15, 2024


Mexico Mining Ban By Outgoing AMLO Sparks Outcry
Open-pit mining in Mexico is a major contributor to the Mexican economy. Industry experts attribute 2 million direct and indirect jobs to th
Feb 14, 2024


The Philippines To Buy First Submarines to Defend Its Claims in the South China Sea
As China continues to assert claims of other nations' maritime territories nations such as the Philippines are making moves to protect...
Feb 9, 2024
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