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US DFC Invests in Madagascar Rare Earths
US DFC commits $4.84 million to Harena Rare Earths' Ampasindava project in Madagascar, the first direct US government investment in a deposit that could break China's near-monopoly on heavy rare earths.
2026-07-22
Harena's $4.84M DFC Deal Is a Strategic Down
The US DFC commits $4.84M to Harena Rare Earths' Madagascar project, signalling a strategic shift to secure critical mineral assets before China acquires them. The deal positions Washington as an anchor financier for one of the largest ionic clay heavy rare earth deposits outside China.
2026-07-22
China Wins the Lithium Race at Manono
China's Zijin Mining ships first lithium concentrate from DRC's Manono deposit, winning a three-year legal and infrastructure race against Western rivals. The $1 billion bet on production over arbitration cements Beijing's control of Africa's largest hard-rock lithium deposit.
2026-07-19
USMCA Annual Reviews: Investment Uncertainty
The USMCA's annual reviews keep trade rules intact but introduce significant uncertainty for North American investment, impacting economic growth.
2026-07-09
Saudi Arabia's $6.4B Investment in Syria
Saudi Arabia commits $6.4 billion to Syria's infrastructure, reshaping transport routes and diminishing Israel's role in regional integration.
2026-07-09
India-Maldives Investment Treaty Signed
India and Maldives finalize a Bilateral Investment Treaty, enhancing economic ties and reducing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region.
2026-07-09
Chile's PPD Cuts Kast Tax Deal, Splits Left
Chile's PPD shortens Kast's tax-invariability guarantee, fracturing the left and paving the way for a pro-investment tax regime.
2026-07-09
India-Maldives Investment Treaty Secures Ties
India and Maldives finalize a bilateral investment treaty, enhancing India's economic influence over the Maldives despite a China-Maldives FTA.
2026-07-08
US DFC's $205B Bet on Malaysia's Energy
The US International Development Finance Corporation targets Malaysia's energy and data sectors with a $205 billion investment, shifting focus from critical minerals.
2026-07-07
Standard Bank Warns on Sovereign Debt Risks
Standard Bank's Steven Barrow advises clients to cut government bond holdings as yields rise, signaling a shift in safe-haven status.
2026-07-07
Record FPI Inflows Into Indian Bonds
Foreign investors poured ₹55,518 crore into Indian debt in June 2026, but the passive nature of this inflow raises concerns for the RBI.
2026-07-07
Dominica's CBI Lifeline Frays as IMF Flags
The IMF's June 2026 Article IV warns that Dominica's citizenship-by-investment model is becoming a vulnerability amid rising debt levels.
2026-06-29
Mozambique's LNG Restart: A Foreign Policy of
Mozambique's LNG project relaunch reveals a foreign policy prioritizing security and gas revenue over ideology, ensuring regime survival.
2026-06-28
India's Bond Blitz: $2.2B in Two Weeks
India's tax cuts on bond investments led to $2.2 billion inflow in two weeks, but equity outflows complicate the rupee's defense.
2026-06-25
Amazon's $48 Billion Bet on India AI
Amazon raises its India investment to $48 billion by 2030, joining Google and Microsoft in a tech expansion amid rising infrastructure costs.
2026-06-25
Amazon Invests $13B in India AI Expansion
Amazon announces a $13 billion investment in India, raising its total commitment to $48 billion by 2030, focusing on AWS cloud and AI infrastructure.
2026-06-25
UK Economy 6–8% Smaller Due to Brexit
Brexit has left the UK economy 6-8% smaller, costing billions in lost tax revenue, trade and investment as the long-term economic damage continues to mount.
2026-06-24
Why India's Private Investment Is Slumping in 2026
India's private investment is stalling as investors lose confidence in the operating environment, weighing on the rupee, reform momentum and economic growth.
2026-05-25
Bihar's ₹350 Crore Industrial Job Initiative
Bihar's new ₹350 crore industrial projects aim to create 2,300 jobs fast, but the BIADA-backed investment push hinges on execution to deliver real employment.
2026-05-24
Goyal’s Canada Visit Is a Test of the Reset
Piyush Goyal's Canada visit tests a fragile diplomatic reset, aiming to revive trade and investment and advance CEPA talks after years of strained bilateral.
2026-05-23
India's Nuclear SHANTI Act Attracts U.S. Cash
India's nuclear reforms under the SHANTI Act are drawing fresh US investment and scrutiny, though uncertain execution clouds the energy sector's high-stakes
2026-05-21
Macron's $27B Investment in Africa Explained
Macron's $27 billion Africa investment bet targets a reset in Europe's ties to the continent, blending geopolitics and economics to counter rival global powers.
2026-05-12
Macron's Kenya Summit: France's Africa Reset
Macron's Kenya summit tests France's bid to reset its Africa strategy, courting investment and partnership to rebuild influence after continental setbacks.
2026-05-11
France's New Strategy: Partnering with Kenya
France is betting on a partnership with Kenya to rebuild its Africa leverage, pairing a defense pact with investment to regain influence on the continent.
2026-05-11