The Republic of Kazakhstan government has agreed with China Nonferrous Metal Mining (NFC) to build a smelter projected to have an annual copper production capacity of 300,000 tonnes. The agreement…
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Biden’s Vietnam Visit Generates New Wave of Interest in Investment
by Blake Brooksby Blake BrooksVietnam may be in for a new foreign investment boom. The Southeast Asian nation seems to be on the verge of seeing a massive influx of foreign capital, especially from…
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Kyrgyzstan-Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum Kicks off in Bishkek
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeKyrgyzstan-Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum opened today in Bishkek. Representatives of 30 Pakistani companies have been invited. Pakistani companies demonstrate their products, including leather goods, footballs, soaps, medical products and…
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Kazakh businessman invests in technology
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeKenes Rakishev is one of the most influential people in Kazakhstan. Kenes is also a respected advisor to the government of Kazakhstan. Both he and his wife, Aselle Tasmagambetova are involved in philanthropy work and investments in the tech sectors. Kenes distinguished…
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China-Central Asia: a surge in activity
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterThe Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the PRC held several meetings with Chinese colleagues, and the Ambassador of the PRC to the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed investment, trade…
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Issues of holding the Tajik-Russian investment forum discussed in Dushanbe
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeIn early March of this year, the Tajik-Russian investment forum will be held in Dushanbe. Chairman of the State Committee for Investments and State Property Management of Tajikistan Sadi Kodirzoda…
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SEC fines former McDonald’s CEO for misleading investors about his firing
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterThe Securities and Exchange Commission charged former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook on Monday with misrepresenting his November 2019 firing. Easterbrook has agreed to a $400,000 fine, without admitting or denying the claims,…
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China’s big consumer market isn’t rebounding to pre-pandemic levels just yet
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerBEIJING — It’s going to take time for Chinese consumers to really start spending again, despite China’s abrupt shift toward reopening. About a month after Guangzhou city resumed in-store dining,…
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More mainland Chinese firms will take away market share from Taiwan iPhone suppliers
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerMore mainland Chinese electronics manufacturing companies are set to take away market share from Taiwanese counterparts such as Foxconn and Pegatron, an investment fund manager said. “Chinese companies are getting pretty competitive for…
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Change is visible in the way India is being perceived
by Zack Ballby Zack BallA delegation from Uttar Pradesh, which recently travelled to Europe to attract investment, was pleasantly surprised—nearly every industrial group there displayed a strong interest in India. It is obvious that…