Vietnam and Cambodia’s investment conundrum; Kenya’s trade deal with the EU; access to finance for startups in the UAE; Oman’s privatisation push; and Latvia’s new defence pact Continue reading Frontier Market Weekly Roundup 25/09/16
By James Eugene Amazon and the Goan Government have held initial discussions on the potential collaboration between the internet giant and startups in Goa. Access to products and services, as well as support for e-commerce and private equity investments were discussed … Continue reading Amazon India Plans To Assist Goan Startups
By James Eugene In a move to monetise its holdings, India’s government unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that comprises primarily of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and its stakes in other corporate entities. … Continue reading India’s Government Plans to Launch New Exchange Traded Fund
By James Eugene Hitting another brick wall negotiating a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), the US has recently blamed India for “not being ambitious enough to conclude the trade pact”, according to The Times Of India. Adewale Adeyemo, Deputy Assistant to … Continue reading Trade Pact: US Claims India’s “Not Ambitious Enough”
By James Eugene Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), especially in emerging markets, is a trend that will be watched closely by many investors over the next few years. The motivations for M&A in these countries may differ slightly when compared to … Continue reading Mergers & Acquisitions in Emerging Markets
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