Attention is increasingly turning to large fast growing economies like Pakistan, Vietnam, Iran, Egypt, Nigeria and Bangladesh. These countries have big populations, income levels typically in the range of USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 and are also enjoying strong long… Read More ›
China’s growth as a trading power has been financially underpinned by the mighty Export Import Bank of China (Exim Bank). Formed in 1994, government owned and headquartered in Beijing the Bank has led the way in extending trade finance for… Read More ›
Beijing’s vision for a New Silk Road stretching from the heartlands of China across the expanses of Central Asia, over the sea to Africa and Indonesia as well as South and West towards the Middle East and India is for… Read More ›
2015 has been a fantastic year for the site, covering everything from China’s new Silk Road strategy to many different Frontier Markets in Asia and Africa. Below I list and review the ten most read articles published this year. Enjoy… Read More ›
The last couple of months has seen a flurry of attention around the Chinese economy and its perceived weaknesses, the fall of an overpriced stock market and the government’s subsequent expensive and misguided attempts to prop the market up have… 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 ›
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 ›
Pakistan China’s relationship with Pakistan is long and enduring, but rather than one built on trade and investment it has traditionally been a political relationship centred on a mutual distrust of India. The Chinese are building a new port in… Read More ›
The only way is up? Karachi Stock Exchange 2013 /14 (Bloomberg) If you are a risk taking devil may care type of investor then frontier stock markets could be for you. Putting funds into listed equities is an ideal way… Read More ›
These two ancient civilisations have much in common; a desire to prevent western domination of the world; an ambition to become the hegemonic power in their region and a tradition of fierce independence and suspicion of outside powers’ influence on… Read More ›
