by Afshin Molavi | Dec 2, 2019 | China Economy, Emerging Markets, Globalization, NewPost
It’s the biggest online shopping event in the world. China’s Singles’ Day — which took place on November 11 this year — shattered records again last month. Some eye-popping stats below: $211 Billion – The amount spent by Chinese...
by Afshin Molavi | Nov 25, 2019 | Emerging Markets, India Economy, NewPost
Are demographics destiny? No, but a combination of good demographics and good governance can go a long way toward building a powerhouse economy. India’s demographics are looking increasingly favorable. India’s governance remains a work in progress. By the...
by Afshin Molavi | Nov 10, 2019 | Development, Emerging Markets, Geopolitics, Latin America, NewPost
By Michael O’Sullivan Editor’s Note: Michael O’Sullivan, one of the sharpest geopolitical and global markets thinkers out there, writes a must-read weekly letter to subscribers. I always find it fascinating, rich, sober, and erudite. You can see more...
by Afshin Molavi | Aug 19, 2019 | Africa Business, China Economy, Development, Emerging Markets, Globalization, Indian Ocean-istan, NewPost, North Africa Commerce/Economy, Original Articles, Trade, West Asia Economies
In my latest syndicated column published by Asia Times, I point to a unique confluence of events that can potentially give the Middle East and North Africa region – namely three states, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — outsized influence in the shaping...
by Afshin Molavi | Aug 1, 2019 | China Economy, Emerging Market Multinationals, Emerging Markets, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Japan Economy, NewPost, Original Articles, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Top Ten Lists
The good folks at EuroMonitor International continue to produce some of the finest research on Asia’s economic transformation. Their latest report, downloadable on their site, looks at the Asian Retail Landscape. These are the Top Ten companies within retailing...
by Afshin Molavi | Jul 29, 2019 | Africa Business, Articles, Emerging Market Multinationals, Emerging Markets, Globalization, North Africa Commerce/Economy, Saudi Arabia Economy, United Arab Emirates Economy, West Asia Economies
By Afshin Molavi If you want to understand our collective future, look no further than Africa. Let us start with the obvious: Africa’s demographics. According to UN projections, Africa’s population is set to double by 2050 to 2.4 billion. Looking further ahead to the...
