The IDB recently published, in partnership with the Export–Import Bank of India (Exim Bank), a study on trade opportunities between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and India. The report yielded results that are highly promising for countries and companies in both subcontinents. Bilateral trade between the two regions has increased twenty-fold in as many years, going … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Boost Trade between Latin America and India
Asia-LAC
Boosting trade cooperation with Korea
Over the last 20 years, Korea has become one of Latin America and the Caribbean’s (LAC) most dynamic trade partners. Bilateral trade quadrupled, reaching US$43 billion in 2018, and foreign direct investment from Korea in LAC has both increased and diversified. Korea is the Asian economy with the largest network of free trade agreements with LAC countries, with a total of … [Read more...] about Boosting trade cooperation with Korea
India: giant trade possibilities
No one thinking seriously about Latin America and the Caribbean’s (LAC) engagement with the global economy can deny the importance of trade, investment, and cooperation with Asia. But why is India often overlooked? The possibilities for deeper ties are immense, as detailed in the study LatIndia: the Future of Cooperation between India and Latin America. India is a 1.3 … [Read more...] about India: giant trade possibilities
Korea and LAC: New Frontiers in the Asia-Latin American Relationship
[gdlr_notification icon="icon-flag" type="color-background" background="#fbb034" color="#ffffff"]The most important business forum between Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean was held in Seoul on October 23 and 24. Inter-American Development Bank authorities, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, the Korean Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and Eximbank … [Read more...] about Korea and LAC: New Frontiers in the Asia-Latin American Relationship
The interest of Chinese Electricity Companies in Brazil
Over the last month, news on the Brazilian energy sector revolved around two mega-operations involving Chinese capital: the purchase of CPFL by the State Grid Corporation of China and that of Duke Energy by the China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG). These investments have increased the standing of the two companies in their respective areas: State Grid now distributes 20% of … [Read more...] about The interest of Chinese Electricity Companies in Brazil