The war in Ukraine has jolted Colombia, at least economically. We are struck by news that Bogota is trying to accelerate coal output, as well as identify mining surpluses, to fill at-hand and oversized shortfalls in Europe, including Ukraine. Colombia…
The existential threat to Egypt that is harbored in higher food prices is more than a topic for debate. Abu Dhabi just announced that it is backstopping Cairo with some $2 billion in investment, an approach that seems more palatable…
In financial lore, IPOs are supposed to be a risk-free investment, especially in India. Strong stock-market momentum after the Covid-induced collapse of early 2020 attracted fresh institutional interest. Many of India’s startup jewels are replicas, up to a point, of…
Before the pandemic, venture capitalists largely ignored trends in farm technology. A common view was that the sector did not lend itself to the sort of monetization framework seen in ride-hailing or e-commerce businesses, among other ideas. That convention may…
The international outcry over Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has been so great that the major Hollywood studios had little choice but to abandon the Russian market, at least temporarily. The race to the exit was started by Disney, with Warner…
Trends in space commerce may favor down-to-earth opportunities. Each year NASA heralds the potential for licensing its myriad technologies in its Spinoff publication. The 2022 edition was just released, offering venture insight for entrepreneurs and investors. Download this government report…
Royal Caribbean announced this week what could be the definitive travel experience: a nine-month around-the-world cruise. Given that the global economy has yet to rebound fully from the pandemic, we will give them credit for moxie. Images of the Diamond…
Cranganore Inc announces its market-development and investor-positioning mandate with SiriusOne Capital LLP, a Chennai-based investment firm. “The coronavirus economy is creating major allocation opportunities in emerging markets worldwide,” according to Douglas Johnson, Managing Director at Cranganore Inc. “We’re excited to…
Tucson, Arizona is a city with a population of about 550,000, perhaps best known as home for the University of Arizona. It is also home to Al Basha Grocery, a small provisions store that caters to local Muslims. There are—possibly—some…
The actor playing the lead character in the hit movie Black Widow has sued Disney for breach of contract. The lawsuit is more than another Hollywood actor fussing about their oversized payout. Rather, it will set the pace for A-list…