Economics
Under the Radar: Africa is becoming traditional Chinese medicine’s best customer
Traditional Chinese medicine provides China a surprisingly robust soft power tool in Africa, as Beijing increasingly exports medical expertise while also increasingly sourcing ingredients from Africa to meet domestic demand.
Special Report: Malaysia’s healthcare sector provides a catalyst for growth
Despite other problems facing the country, Malaysia is managing to consolidate its position at the forefront of global healthcare. What are the implications for investment?
Saving Chile’s contaminated fish farming industry
Despite cleaning up its act since 2007, Chile’s salmon farming industry needs to improve its sustainability to remain a competitor in the market.
Go fish! Russian fishing ties with Vietnam set to strengthen
Changes in Russia’s domestic fishing market may push Russia closer to Vietnam and to sell more fish and agricultural products to Asian markets.
Should investors keep giving the Buhari administration the benefit of the doubt?
Despite Nigeria’s recession investors keep buying Nigerian bonds. But will the Buhari administration deliver on economic reform?
Cambodia’s start-up culture blooms, despite hurdles
Cambodia’s acquisition of undersea communication capabilities comes at a fruitful time, as the country sees the creation of an emerging e-commerce and technology ecosystem.
Under the Radar: What’s behind China’s love affair with Morocco?
From trade to tourism, Morocco is quickly becoming a media darling in China, as the country’s stability, location and culture entice Chinese investment.
Can U.S. manufacturing really become great again?
Donald Trump promised to revive U.S manufacturing. If these jobs return, and there is no guarantee they will, then certain key factors must be addressed.
Bloc to bloc: why ECOWAS cannot sign the EU’s EPA
Another European EPA hits a wall in Africa as Nigeria – the continent’s largest economy – continues to reject a West African deal.
Future Generator: Media Sentiment Trending Positive in Ukraine
The ‘Future Generator’ is a highly unique and cutting-edge approach to forecasting ‘media sentiment’, developed by a partnership between Global Risk Insights (GRI) and Ethnographic Edge (EE). The aim of
