Sudan, a lesson of Chinese pragmatism
Even before birth, Southern Sudan already had a marked way of life. In its early years, at least,…
An ugly week for the Italian economy
It was a really ugly week for the Italian economy. Not only has the stock market plunged, but, above…
A Brief Overview of the Shipping Sector
by Alberto Forchielli and Alberto Pagliarini Its dramatic ups and downs in the last few years (together with its increased…
Private Equity in China: a swiftly changing stage, a pivotal year for many players
(Private Equity in China, Part I) In the realm of Private Equity (PE), many consider China to be one of…
Buy Property Everywhere
Financial liquidity filters where is allowed and convenient. In China, real estate development internal curbs, are beginning to be…
China GDP passes Japan: forget the GDP, not the past
A triumphant China is good news for Japan. As odd it may look, the health of Beijing is beneficial…
Mongolia, more than a Gold Rush
For the first time in history, the world of international finance sees Mongolia with increasing appetite. A 3M -…
Growing with an inferiority complex
Last meeting of BRICS countries held in Sanya shed more light on the emerging countries’ weight in the international…
Too close to Guandong to learn from Singapore
Is Hong Kong still so peculiar as “Special Administrative Region”? Its “One country two system” status made it smart…
The Exports Boom Does not Hide the "Virtues of Imports"
The interpretation of China’s most recent data on foreign trade is complex but not conflicting. The month of May…