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Despite new tax, China’s interest in Canada remains strong
Despite a new 15% tax on foreign property buyers in Vancouver, Canada will continue to attract Chinese investment, especially in agribusiness and tourism.
Under the Radar: Tanzania’s helium find risks greater instability over land
A new helium find will spur mining in Tanzania, yet this risks increasing tensions with indigenous communities over land rights, threatening investors.
‘Cloned in China’: Beijing aims for biotech dominance
From cloned designer pets to GMO crops, China’s proactive biotech investments are paying off as the country becomes a major biotechnology player. As China diversifies its economy away from semi-skilled
Is food security prompting a new race for Africa?
Rising food security concerns are driving developed countries to negotiate alarmingly large land purchases across the global south. While Western Europe led the colonization of Africa in the 19th century,
Business is booming in Bogotá
Colombia is fast shedding its image of violence and drug activity. Its capital city is emerging as a friendly place to do business and investors are taking note. Bogotá is
U.S. beef recall affects fragile agribusiness supply chain
A recent U.S. federal government recall of tainted beef illustrates the complexity and pressing risks of the global food supply chain. Managing these risks is critical to agribusiness, the well-being
Increased guerrilla activity in Paraguay threatens FDI
The Paraguayan People’s Army, a burgeoning terrorist organization, is attacking Paraguayan agribusiness and the country’s rural police. In an economy that depends heavily on ranching and agriculture, this particular group
Forget finance: Agribusiness risks could reap greater rewards
The agribusiness sector offers investors greater risks and rewards than the financial sector: take a look for yourself. Imagine a decentralized global industry, historically important to the political and economic
Qatar Pursues Water and Food Security
The 2013 Arab Competitiveness Report produced by the World Economic Forum ranked Qatar as the most competitive Arab nation and the 11th most competitive country in the world. This listing
