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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 22, 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 21, 2024
Top 3 Real Estate Investment Firms in Southeast Asia in 2024
Southeast Asia's real estate market has an impressive mix of high-quality real estate investors, at least compared to other emerging markets
Feb 20, 2024
Weekly Roundup | 02.20.2024
Our pick of headlines this week impacting commercial real estate in the emerging markets.
Feb 19, 2024
Milei Achieves First Budget Surplus in Argentina in 12 Years
President Javier Milei's Argentina just achieved its first budget surplus in 12 years, boasting a 256.9% increase in tax revenue and a 50.3%
Feb 19, 2024
Parque Arauco Unlocks LatAm Retail Innovation With Proptech Incubator
Latin American retail giant Parque Arauco has chosen four proptech startups, from four countries, from over one hundred applicants to join i
Feb 17, 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
10x Shipping Costs Drive Real Estate Opportunities in Emerging Markets
A combination of factors has created the environment for decoupling from China to a more decentralized and regional manufacturing system (i.
Feb 16, 2024
South Africa's Peri-Peri Sensation Hits Atlanta
South Africa's beloved flame-grilled chicken chain launches in Atlanta after US success. The first location will open in Dunwoody's High Str
Feb 15, 2024
Thailand's Government Counting on Low-Income Earners to Boost Ailing Real Estate Market
Thailand's real estate market faces challenges due to a slowing economy, reduced tourism, and declining foreign investment. To revive the ma
Feb 15, 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
Vietnam: Chip Daydreamer or Semiconductor Star?
Vietnam has a booming "low-end" electronics manufacturing sector and now has its sights on a new challenge of carving out a niche in the fie
Feb 14, 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
Gulf Greenfield FDI Investment Into Africa Smashes Records
The Gulf Cooperation Countries delivered 156 greenfield FDI projects, valued at $113 billion, in 2022 and 2023. The significant uptick is st
Feb 12, 2024
Weekly Roundup | 02.13.2024
Our pick of headlines this week impacting commercial real estate in the emerging markets.
Feb 12, 2024
CapitaLand Invests in Thailand Logistics Expansion Through $270M Fund
CapitaLand doubles down on its Southeast Asia real estate portfolio with investment in Thailand logistics to create Thailand's largest indus
Feb 10, 2024
Scooter Sales Stall in Vietnam: Biting Inflation or Economic Slowdown?
After surging demand, Vietnam's motorbike sales crashed 17% in 2023, marking the lowest level in a decade. Motorbike sales in Vietnam dipped
Feb 10, 2024
Mexico's Tiendas 3B Raises $589 Million Through NYSE IPO
Tiendas 3B's listing on the NYSE is a top 10 largest American listing out of Mexico behind such listings as America Movil's (NYSE: AMX) $10.
Feb 9, 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...
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