Colombia's Juan Valdez is an Emerging Multinational Juggernaut
Many are predicting that Colombia's Juan Valdez coffee brand is the top contender to take on and dethrone Starbucks. The brand and name are
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Feb 5
Jerome Powell Not Waiting to Cut Rates Until Inflation Drops to 2% (WATCH)
In response to a question about the 2% inflation threshold Powell responded, "No, no, that's not what we say at all, no. We're committed...
Feb 4
A Flurry of Listings in Mexico Being Led by Fibra MTY
Fibra MTY is perfectly positioned to dominate industrial developments as the main real estate investor in the main hubs where nearshoring is
Feb 4
Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates Backed Venture Eyes $2 Billion Zambia Copper Mine Investment
KoBold is a well-funded upstart in Africa mining that has secured rights to Zambia's Mingoba deposit which was first discovered in 1979 by A
Feb 2
Big American Cities Facing a "Detroit Cycle" if Rates Remain High (WATCH)
On office-to-residential conversions in major American cities Barry stated: "The federal government will come in with some credits to help
Feb 2
Half of US Firms in China Have No Plans to Expand
Real estate has been used by the CCP to inflate and manipulate its GDP resulting in unyieldy real estate debt and ghost cities sprinkling th
Feb 1
Italy and the EU Push €55.5 Billion Investment Framework for Africa in Rome
One has the feeling that Europe knows it is behind in Africa, and scurrying to catchup. For over a decade it has opted, like the Americans,
Feb 1
A Parched Mexico City's Real Estate is Sinking Like a Stone
Mexico City has the unfortunate distinction as the fastest-sinking city on Earth. The city is sinking because it was built on top of a recla
Jan 31
Barry Sternlichts of Starwood Capital Bemoans "Everyone is Back to Work Except for Americans" (WATCH)
On January 24, Barry Sternlicht was interviewed at the iConnections Global Lodging Conference where he discussed what he's seeing in the...
Jan 31
Philippines and Vietnam Look to Expand Trade by $10 Billion
During the signing of two agreements on maritime cooperation, Vietnam and the Philippines also took time to discuss increasing trade between
Jan 30
Vietnam and Philippines Sign South China Sea Security Pact
China's unilateral ownership claims to the South China Sea are not supported by its neighbors or any significant power. The trajectory of th
Jan 30
China's Shrinking Manufacturing Activity Sending Shudders Through Southeast Asia
Last year Chinese real estate collapsed. Will Chinese manufacturing do the same this year? For the fourth consecutive month manufacturing ac
Jan 30
Brazil Enjoying the Ride as China Commits Additional $3.5 Billion of Mining Investments
China's announcement of an additional $3.5 billion of investments in Brazil's mining sector is welcome news. The economic integration betwee
Jan 30
African Leaders are Preparing For Donald Trump's Next Act
African leaders are bracing themselves for a second Trump term and all that that entails. Trump is unlikely to pull the reigns on Africa eng
Jan 29
Emerging Market Funds See Historic $12 Billion Inflows in Week
Chinese inflows consumed nearly all of the $12.1 billion that poured into emerging market equities the first part of January 2024. The inves
Jan 29
Blackstone's Multibillion-Dollar Wager on Data Centers
Blackstone is not alone in its ambitions to rapidly expand its data center holdings. Firms like KKR, Digital Realty, and Brookfield are also
Jan 28
The Philippines Continues to Rev Up Military Response to Chinese Sea Aggressions
The conflict in Asia over who controls the South China Sea is primarily driven by the fact that China has claimed it all for itself and has
Jan 28
Retail Titan Family In Thailand Launching $300 Million Hospitality Fund
A new $300 million fund targeting Thailand hospitality investments has been launched by Thailand's wealthiest family, the Chirathivats. The
Jan 28
$7 Billion for DRC Infrastructure from China Signals a Shift in Concession Practices
Sicomines is a major copper and cobalt producer in the DRC ranking number one in copper production. It began operations in 2008 through a $6
Jan 27
German Tire Company Doubling Down on Vietnam
The leading bicycle tire company in Germany, Schwalbe, is doubling down on its Vietnam manufacturing operations. It has operated in the coun
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