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Jan 30, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
$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, 2024
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
Jan 27, 2024
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...
Jan 26, 2024
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, 2024
$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, 2024
"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, 2024
Weekly Roundup | 01.23.2024
Top headlines and news impacting Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia commercial real estate.
Jan 22, 2024
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, 2024
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
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, 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
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, 2024
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
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