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October 18, 2023

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

MIDDLE EAST EDITION


TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:


Egypt Issues RMB3.5 billion In ‘Panda Bonds’

Cash-strapped Egypt has issued 3-year Panda Bonds worth RMB3.5 billion (US$479 million, or E£14.8 billion) its finance ministry said on Monday (October 16), the latest in a string of less...


Chris Devonshire-Ellis Interviewed By The World Geostrategic Institute: The Significance of Iran-Sudan Rapprochement

Chris Devonshire-Ellis, the Chairman of Dezan Shira & Associates, has been interviewed by the World Geostrategic Institute concerning the reintroduction of bilateral ties between Iran and Sudan....


UAE, South Korea Sign CEPA Trade Agreement

The UAE and South Korea have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), The UAE is South Korea’s second-largest Arab trade partner, while South Korea is the UAE’s 11th-largest...


UAE, Georgia Sign CEPA Trade Agreement

The UAE and Georgia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with aims to double non-oil trade from the current US$481 million to US$1.5 billion in five years. The move is...


Iraq – China Trade and Developments

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi’s visit to Beijing in 2019 was accompanied by the signing of eight memorandums of understanding and Iraq’s joining China’s Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). In...


Iraq and Russia: The 2023/24 Trade and Investment Dynamics

In recent years, the Russia-Iraqi relationship has expanded beyond energy, driven by mutual geopolitical and economic interests, setting a favorable stage for further engagements. As of now...

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AROUND THE MIDDLE EAST:


Israel’s Hamas & Hezbollah Conflict Threatens China and Russia’s Middle East Intentions

The horrific bilateral violence may result in widespread regional changes throughout the Middle East and Ukraine. We provide daily updates.


The UAE – 2022-2024 Foreign Investment Trends – New Complimentary Issue Of Asia Investment Research Out Now

This issue contains unique data concerning the UAE and Middle eastern dynamics regarding Foreign Investment, Infrastructure Developments, Green...


An Introduction to Doing Business in Dubai 2023

This brand new, complimentary 120 page publication is a unique introduction to the United Arab Emirates with a special focus on Dubai and has been...


The UAE in BRICS: Consequences, Multilateral Trade and Prospects

The UAE’s bilateral trade with all major BRICS economies has rapidly grown. We look at the future development trends


BRICS & MENA: China's Growing Influence In The Middle East: New Report

In this special report we analyze how China, India and Russia are positioning BRICS to become a global entity with a special emphasis on the...

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:


Exploring India's Export Competitiveness: Opportunities for Global Investors

Webinar \| Wednesday, October 18, 2023 \| 2:30 PM India Time / 4:00 PM Vietnam Time / 5:00 PM China Time


Alberto Vettoretti and Kyle Freeman to Meet with Partners and Clients in New York and Washington DC, US

Meeting \| October 19 – 27, 2023 US

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