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Blackstone Private Equity Expanding in Southeast Asia
Blackstone's plan to double its private equity headcount in Singapore indicates its view on the attractiveness of the region's deal flow and
Jan 22, 2024


China's Influence in Latin America May Soon Alarm Washington
China has risen to a position of dominance in Latin America which is surprising given the geographic and cultural proximity the region has t
Jan 22, 2024


South Korean Hyosung Plans to Deploy $2 Billion in Vietnam in 2024
It's not yet known what the $2 billion will be used for but most likely to expand the already successful operations. Hysong is an early inve
Jan 22, 2024


American Private Equity Firm Buys Actis Creating $100 Billion Powerhouse
The combined entity will be a leading infrastructure investor across the globe and it may in the future see value in making targeted real es
Jan 22, 2024


In Downturn Vietnam Shines For European Investors
American investors tend to view Vietnam through the lens of manufacturing and investment flows and trade agreements reflect that perception.
Jan 18, 2024


Chinese Retailer Places $15 Million Bet on the Philippine Consumer
DALI is a Swiss hard-discount grocery retailer that has gained a 6% market share in only two years and is now moving beyond groceries and in
Jan 15, 2024


Nestlé Invests Further $100 Million in Vietnam to Expand Coffee Production
Nestlé has a strong presence in Vietnam to make products to sell to the Vietnamese consumer, but particularly with coffee, export is also th
Jan 15, 2024


LEGO to Open Its $1.3 Billion Factory in Vietnam This Year
LEGO is investing heavily to expand its Mexico plant as well as its operations in Vietnam. What makes this one special is the proximity to c
Jan 15, 2024


Marcos Taps Real Estate CEO to Oversee New Philippines Economic Agency
The new agency is aimed at coordinating economic and investment policies and will be headed by Frederick Go, CEO of Robinsons Land Corp. Mr.
Jan 13, 2024


South Korea Invests $14 Million in Logistics Center in Vietnam
The South Korean Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries announced the investment in the logistics center which aims to help South Korean small- and
Jan 13, 2024


The Philippines and American Navies Jointly Patrol South China Sea
Last week the two navies patrolled the South China Seas over two days. The Americans sent an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, and two destroyers
Jan 13, 2024


Suez Canal and Emerging Markets
The conflict in the Red Sea has disrupted the Suez Canal but does it actually matter, who is impacted, and what about the oil?
Dec 23, 2023


Emerging Markets Need Fed Rate Cuts Now
The impact of fed monetary policy on emerging economies is difficult to understate. When rates are low, emerging market debt and equities ar
Dec 2, 2023


Origin of "Emerging Markets"
“Emerging markets” is a descriptor generally used to describe the handful of countries not too rich, and not too poor, and not too closed to
Nov 18, 2023


Thailand's Land Bridge Parallels Mexico's Interoceanic Corridor
Both countries have an opportunity to alleviate shipping chokepoints while boosting their own economies and geopolitical standing.
Oct 27, 2023
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