Technology and infrastructure
How strong are the Middle East’s cybersecurity networks?
The Middle East is responsible for a significant share of the world’s energy resources and is also one of the fastest growing regions for personal internet and mobile phone use.
Southeast Asia’s high speed rail network
A number of Southeast Asian countries are seeking to update their rail networks to high-speed lines. This is expected to significantly benefit state and regional economies. For some states, however,
Modi brings ‘Digital India’ to Silicon Valley
Narendra Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit America’s West Coast in over 30 years. Modi is courting American business giants to help empower his Digital India dreams, yet
In Kenya, it’s “Game of Phones” in the telecom sector
Things are moving fast in Kenya’s telecommunications sector. As a consequence of the enormous growth in the mobile communications industry in Kenya, tensions might undermine its further development as the
India consumer-tech startups face unique challenges
A fast growing internet user base, a compelling Indian growth story, and a host of smart, proactive entrepreneurs are fueling a boom in technology startups in India. However, these entrepreneurs
The growth of eSports: No longer child’s play
The competitive video game industry is becoming more mainstream, and real prospects abound for major investment returns. Competitive video gaming still has a mainstream reputation for being a trivial endeavor,
Nicaragua canal poses significant environmental risks
While the canal would likely boost commercial activity and revenue in the region, the project carries strong economic and environmental risks. Attempts in the past have made the Nicaragua canal
Brazil’s infrastructure 2.0: Can Rousseff rouse the private sector?
Dilma Rousseff recently visited the US to attract private sector financing for her new infrastructure investment proposal. She made similar plans in 2012. Will investors bite this time? And will this
Look south: Startup opportunities in Latin America
Latin America’s startup scene is quickly emerging as a strong competitor to Silicon Valley and its European counterparts. Investors and businesses take note: look south in the Americas for the
Unpacking the 2015 World Economic Forum on Africa: Key opportunities for investors
While the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town in June 2015 attracted many business leaders, African heads of state were noticeably absent. Still, business leaders were upbeat about
