16th edition of the International Economic Forum of the Americas – The 2010 Conference of Montreal – to include International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization and White House Officials. Themed “Innovating to Succeed in a New Global Market,” the Forum will bring together the world’s leading policymakers and other stakeholders to address issues currently facing the environment,Continue reading “Global Policymakers to Attend Conference of Montreal – June 7 to 10, 2010”
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Is Africa the new frontier? How Brazil and China are approaching this continent?
The Brazilian Centre for International Relations (CEBRI) will host a seminar on June 9th to debate how Brazil and China are in Africa. The seminar will take place in Brasilia and is sponsored by BNDES, the Brazilian Federal Governement and the private company Oderbrecht. If you are interested, contact: eventos@cebri.org.br with your name, position, companyContinue reading “Is Africa the new frontier? How Brazil and China are approaching this continent?”
Emerging Markets Banks #2. Riding the rise of a credit culture?
Emerging markets banks have doubled since 2005. They are relevant in the industry profit and revenue wise. The rise of a credit culture might explain this trend. Nevertheless, these banks are still not quite known by the rich-world investors. Is this an opportunity for further growth? The bigger and bigger picture May 13th 2010 FromContinue reading “Emerging Markets Banks #2. Riding the rise of a credit culture?”
Protecting its territory: Vale acquires mining company in West Africa
Vale announced yesterday its acquisition of a 55% stake in iron ore mining company BSG in Africa for US$2.5bn. The company is located in Guinea, in Western Africa. Is this a smart move? Iron ore prices are high again and this could attract newcomers such as BSG. Apparently, Vale is neutralizing newcomers, which is apparentlyContinue reading “Protecting its territory: Vale acquires mining company in West Africa”
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