Turkey as the next Eurasian hub?
World Finance speaks with Dr Bahadir Kaleagasi, international coordinator of Turkish Industry & Business Association on Turkey’s new global role
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Venture capitalists vying for Iran’s next tech megawatt
With the highest internet penetration in the MENA region, an Iranian tech heavyweight says investors are noticing just how fertile the landscape has become
Grassroots view: A US future requiring new frontiers?
World Finance speaks with Edgar Swamp, author of Glitch in the Machine, who takes a satirical look at America’s future
Is Turkey stuffed?
Turkey is approaching a general election on June 7, but the country – one of the MINTs – has been hit by neighbouring tensions and weakening investment outlooks
Hugh: ECB should cut economies more slack; overnight successes unattainable
Economist Edward Hugh says the ECB should be more cognisant that the impact of QE on economies such as Spain will be a long-term process
Building BRICs
Do the BRIC economies represent the same opportunities that they once did?
Solving the problem of retirement in South Africa
People argue, ‘Why should I make provision for retirement, but before I get to retirement I might starve of hunger?’ says Sentinel Retirement Fund’s Eric Visser
Yuan as a reserve? “IMF won’t want to be Asia development banked”
China has long been pushing for a greater role internationally, and this looks closer than ever with the IMF holding the key
Mauritius: A gateway financial centre for the Indian Ocean
Positioned between Asia’s capital and Africa’s need for capital, AfrAsia Bank is becoming a nexus for business in the region
Internationalised yuan: Single most important development of 2015?
The yuan is no longer undervalued according to the IMF – possibly opening the way for the RMB to be accepted as a special drawing rights currency
From ‘Made in China’ to ‘Designed in China’?
Taiwan long been known for its manufacturing strengths, but is this still what drives the country today?
Capital markets create much-needed liquidity
Capital markets have been the salvo for companies requiring liquidity and as such have helped generate commerce. But they’ve come with their critics over the last few years amidst instability
Why election years and trade votes mix like water and oil
Senate Democrats recently blocked consideration of the bill on fast-track trade authority in what is considered by many as a major set back for the trade agenda