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US DFC Invests in Madagascar Rare Earths
The US DFC's $4.84 million investment in Harena Rare Earths' Ampasindava project marks Washington's first direct financial commitment to 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's $4.84M commitment to Harena Rare Earths' Madagascar project is a strategic down payment, positioning 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
Zijin Mining Group won the race for Africa's largest lithium deposit by spending ~$1 billion on production while Western rivals spent on lawyers. The first concentrate is now in transit to China.
2026-07-19
USMCA Annual Reviews: Investment Uncertainty
USMCA's shift to annual reviews maintains rules but creates investment volatility.
2026-07-09
Saudi Arabia's $6.4B Investment in Syria
Saudi Arabia's $6.4 billion investment in Syria alters regional transport routes.
2026-07-09
India-Maldives Investment Treaty Signed
India's BIT with Maldives solidifies economic ties and counters Chinese influence.
2026-07-09
Chile's PPD Cuts Kast Tax Deal, Splits Left
Kast's tax deal with PPD reshapes Chile's investment landscape, fracturing the left.
2026-07-09
India-Maldives Investment Treaty Secures Ties
India's investment treaty with Maldives solidifies economic ties amid China's FTA.
2026-07-08
US DFC's $205B Bet on Malaysia's Energy
The US DFC's $205 billion mandate focuses on Malaysia's gas and data center growth.
2026-07-07
Standard Bank Warns on Sovereign Debt Risks
Standard Bank warns that sovereign bonds are losing their safe-haven status as yields rise.
2026-07-07
Record FPI Inflows Into Indian Bonds
India's record FPI inflow of $6.4 billion is reversible and risky amid global pressures.
2026-07-07
Dominica's CBI Lifeline Frays as IMF Flags
Dominica's citizenship-by-investment model faces serious risks as IMF flags debt distress.
2026-06-29
Mozambique's LNG Restart: A Foreign Policy of
Mozambique's LNG project restart highlights a foreign policy focused on regime survival.
2026-06-28
India's Bond Blitz: $2.2B in Two Weeks
India's $2.2B bond inflow signals a potential FPI reversal amid equity sales.
2026-06-25
Amazon's $48 Billion Bet on India AI
Amazon's $48 billion investment signals a shift in global capital towards India.
2026-06-25
Amazon Invests $13B in India AI Expansion
Amazon's $13B investment in India signals a shift to AI and cloud growth.
2026-06-25
UK Economy 6–8% Smaller Due to Brexit
Brexit has left the UK economy 6-8% smaller, costing billions in tax revenue.
2026-06-24
Why India's Private Investment Is Slumping in 2026
Investors lack confidence in India's operating environment, impacting private investment.
2026-05-25
Bihar's ₹350 Crore Industrial Job Initiative
Bihar's new industrial projects aim to create 2,300 jobs, but execution is key.
2026-05-24
Goyal’s Canada Visit Is a Test of the Reset
Piyush Goyal's visit to Canada aims to boost trade and investment opportunities.
2026-05-23
India's Nuclear SHANTI Act Attracts U.S. Cash
India's nuclear sector reforms attract U.S. investment, but execution remains uncertain.
2026-05-21
Macron's $27B Investment in Africa Explained
Macron's $27 billion investment in Africa seeks a reset in ties with Europe.
2026-05-12
Macron's Kenya Summit: France's Africa Reset
Macron aims to reshape France's influence in Africa at the Kenya summit.
2026-05-11
France's New Strategy: Partnering with Kenya
France seeks to regain influence in Africa through a partnership with Kenya.
2026-05-11