Mozambique Riding the Wave of South Africa's Infrastructure Woes
A $2 billion port expansion at Maputo in Mozambique is made possible in part due to rife inefficiencies that now characterize South...
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Jan 26
Gen Z's Social Cravings Are Saving Malls
A recently released report from the International Council of Shopping Centers ("ICSC") made the surprising conclusion that Gen Z, people fro
Jan 25
$1.4 Billion Investment in Brazil by GM Bucks Industry Trend
In a vote of confidence for Brazil's "sustainable mobility" future, General Motors ("GM") announced a hefty $1.42 billion investment (i.e.,
Jan 24
"Mortgage Coming Due" on Large-City Office Buildings
At the same time as office occupancy and utilization rates are at all-time lows, capital is harder to come by and becoming more expensive by
Jan 22
Apollo Exiting Asia Real Estate Private Equity Fund Business
Apollo is exiting its equity real estate business in Asia, but sticking by the credit strategy for the asset class. It raised an equity fund
Jan 22
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
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
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
DFC Approves Loan of $17.1 Million for New Hotel in Zambia
One of the Development Finance Corporation's 17 most recently approved investments, totaling $3.3 billion, will be for real estate in Zambia
Jan 22
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
Colombia's Largest Retailer Switches From French to El Salvadoran Hands
In a David and Goliath scenario, an El Salvadoran family-owned retailer with 111 stores has successfully acquired a controlling stake in Col
Jan 19
Milei Puts Falklands Back on Negotiating Table at Davos
David Cameron and Javier Milei have "agreed to disagree" on the matter of who owns the strategically positioned Falkland Islands. The Argent
Jan 18
$530 Million of New Rail To Connect TAZARA to Lake Tanganyika
Zambia's call for proposals to link Lake Tanganyika to TAZARA by more rail is likely an effort to make the TAZARA railway upgrades the Chine
Jan 18
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
South Africa's Largest Insurer Sees Escape Valve in India
Sanlam is the dominant insurer in South Africa with revenues of $4.6 billion in 2022, 25% of which derived from international operations. Mo
Jan 15
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
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
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
South Africa’s First Rand Seeks Growth in Africa Through Acquisitions
FirstRand is a major banking group in South Africa and its incoming CEO is keen to look outside of South Africa for growth. The domestic eco
Jan 15
Foreign Airlines Lobby Nigeria to Release Trapped Dollars
Nigeria's currency issues seem to be neverending and only getting worse. Foreign airlines striking would have a devastating effect on an eco
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