Emerging markets have been an intriguing choice of investment, notably known for their “high risk, high returns” scheme. But the years have proven that the definition of emerging markets has…
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What are emerging markets doing against smoking?
One in four (23%) adults in the world smoke tobacco, and 1.3 billion tobacco users live in low-and middle-income countries. In rich countries, smoking increased, peaked, and then declined over…
Why shopping on WhatsApp is booming in Emerging Markets
What started as a messaging app has grown over the years to become a business platform. The introduction of the business WhatsApp app by Meta creates a platform for small…
How the GoTo Group became Indonesia’s new tech giant
For the last five years, IPOs in Southeast Asia have been fluctuating, hitting their lowest in 2020 as COVID-19 started to surge. However, 2021 has indicated the improvement of the…
Brazil: 1 in 3 adults will be obese by 2030
According to World Obesity Atlas 2022, published by World Obesity Federation, obesity is expected to reach approximately 30% (1 in 3) of Brazil’s adult population by 2030. Research showed the…
Africa and IPOs: The Big Flutterwave Situation
In the business environment, IPOs have emerged as a significant acronym that not many people can interpret. For the sake of clarity, I will first explain what an IPO is…
What Tech Innovation Really Means Beyond the Big Headlines
Technological innovations are of great help to businesses, especially start-ups. They mainly increase productivity and make the work process efficient. Startups in emerging markets make big headlines when reporting their…
Kenya: cash is king but mobile payments are growing
The world is slowly moving into a ‘cashless society.’ However, while some countries have adopted the system pretty quickly, some are still moving slowly to make this a reality. According…
Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: why it matters
Alessandro Arduino, National University of Singapore Chinese private security companies have found a profitable niche market in Africa: guarding Chinese executives and construction sites. They’re also securing Chinese vessels at…
