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…
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…
What to Expect from Emerging Markets Investments
*Disclaimer: this episode is NOT an investment advice!* This episode is all about emerging markets investments and what to look out for. Here is my chat with André L. Havas, CEO…
How to Create a Socially Inclusive Circular Economy
This episode is all about circular economy and what comes next for emerging markets! I interviewed Alexandre Lemille, a circular economy expert advocating for a more socially inclusive circular economy. We…
Latin America’s fintech gold rush is China-sized
While traditional investors continue to skim the froth of the developed world’s overcrowded venture scene, VCs who analyze emerging markets are uncovering regions where valuations are low, and rapid changes…
Why Latin America Needs a Democratic Green Revolution
Rodrigo has just got back from COP26 and he told me about his takeaways of the event. But the main topic of our conversations was how Latin America needs a democratic green revolution. He said the path transition to a more green economy is through international collaboration between Latin American countries.
Progressive politics in Latin America needs a Green Democratic Revolution
A green populism could be the basis of a new kind of politics in Latin America, one that embraces many of the region’s struggles in a challenge to neoliberalism Guest…
How Trade and Trade Finance can Help Emerging Markets
How can trade and trade finance help emerging markets? Here is my chat with Andrea Frosinini, a trade finance advisor and he is also on the advisory board of TOTTA (Trans-Oceanic Trade…
