India’s economic growth outpaced its Northern neighbour over the last year, at the same time commodity exports from Africa to China are reportedly falling and suddenly commentators are discussing that the golden age of Sino – African relations could be coming… Read More ›
2016 will see Chinese outbound investment grow at a faster rate than ever, but what themes and issues will dominate? I take a look below: Further investment in global real estate We can expect to see further Chinese investment in… Read More ›
Chinese investment into Africa has finally slowed down according to figures from This is Africa. Inward investment from China fell by 84% in the first half of 2015, compared to the same period last year. However perhaps surprisingly Chinese investment… Read More ›
Chinese firms, mostly state owned enterprises (SOEs), have poured into Brazil, even taking into account the unreliability of FDI measures the figures are impressive (US $ 68 billion announced between 2007 – 2012) and largely reflect the trade relationship with… Read More ›
When I first visited Pakistan on an overland Europe to Asia trip all the way back in the year 2000 little did I know that the country would spend the next 15 years embroiled in the neighbouring Afghan conflict, sectarian… Read More ›
Perhaps the biggest obstacle facing firms in emerging markets is a lack of capital to grow, there are thousands and thousands of ventures with revenues that run into millions of dollars a year which remain off… Read More ›
We know Chinese firms are expanding overseas at an unprecedented rate, but what is driving them them to do so? It is well established that Chinese companies are investing abroad in ever greater numbers, but many would question the reasoning… Read More ›
Despite all its power China has few true allies, plenty of nascent friendships and strong trading relations, but most countries still remain suspicious or western oriented. One nation is a major exception, Pakistan has been a close ally of China… Read More ›
In 2013 France lost its historic position as Algeria’s primary trade partner to China, this little noticed milestone is representative of a wider trend in North Africa as Beijing’s economic grip takes hold across the region. In common with many other emerging… Read More ›
Nigeria has developed as a major investment destination in recent years as its economy has enjoyed sustained growth and dependence on oil has steadily declined. International investor interest has soared in what is now Africa’s biggest economy and opportunities are… Read More ›
