Tag "FDI"
US presidential candidates present risky trade policies
There is a clear political risk presented by the significant support for candidates decrying current US trade policy. If the unemployed and underemployed attribute their misfortune to free trade pacts,
Modi’s “Make in India” campaign a step in the right direction
Narendra’s Modi’s “Make in India” campaign is only one half of what is needed to make India a manufacturing powerhouse “Make in India” is an initiative by the Indian government
Haiti’s gold problem
Haiti’s hidden gold may hold the key to alleviating its socio-economic issues; however this will be dependent on political stability and the absence of crony capitalism. Haiti is the poorest
Zimbabwe adopts yuan as legal tender
Zimbabwe’s adoption of the yuan as legal tender demonstrates its close ties with China, and Beijing’s efforts to globalize its currency. Long a pariah state under the rule of aging
Cracking Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew market
Already the world’s top cocoa exporter and one of the top coffee producers, Côte d’Ivoire is cashing in on the cashew nut boom, racing to outperform India as the world’s leading grower
Challenges for UK ‘golden era’ ties with China
Last week, Xi Jinping concluded his first official visit to the UK. The tour ended with a series of deals worth $60 billion. While business investors are looking to deepen trade
Indonesia policy package met with skepticism
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has rolled out the first of three policy packages aimed at deregulating the economy. The policies have been met with skepticism, however, as Widodo’s administration has
Tapping Africa’s Beer Market
Leading breweries are racing to capitalize on Africa’s massive potential consumer market, but risks remain for both investors and host countries Across Europe and North America, leading breweries must contend
Australia’s climate policy hindering future opportunities
The Australian government’s policy towards climate change is in stark contrast to the rest of the world. Is this policy promising to help bolster a fledging economy or is it
Serbia Walking A Fine Line Between Russia and EU
Serbia’s internal challenges coupled with the European Union’s internal problems could undermine efforts to transform Serbia’s economy and boost ties with the West. Western governments and businesses are investing in Serbia
