Government programs aim to expand basic insurance coverage, as economic growth increase boosted by mineral resources revenues. The insurance subsector has a huge potential for being explored and developed by foreign investors.
Government programs aim to expand basic insurance coverage, as economic growth increase boosted by mineral resources revenues. The insurance subsector has a huge potential for being explored and developed by foreign investors.
Morocco’s financial sector expands into the wider region as new legislation is approved that will allow Islamic banking for the first time in the Kingdom
Morocco’s financial sector expands into the wider region as new legislation is approved that will allow Islamic banking for the first time in the Kingdom
Already the world's fifth-largest diamond producer, Angola is set to benefit from the surge in demand for the gems among consumers in rising economies such as China and India.
Already the world's fifth-largest diamond producer, Angola is set to benefit from the surge in demand for the gems among consumers in rising economies such as China and India.
In a historic role reversal, Angolan companies have been investing heavily in Portugal since 2008, aiding the former colonial power to survive the economic crisis. This “strategic partnership” has not been without controversy, but is likely to continue as Portugal´s economy recovers and Angola’s continues to grow apace.
In a historic role reversal, Angolan companies have been investing heavily in Portugal since 2008, aiding the former colonial power to survive the economic crisis. This “strategic partnership” has not been without controversy, but is likely to continue as Portugal´s economy recovers and Angola’s continues to grow apace.
In partnership with major international oil companies, state-owned Sonangol has made a firm commitment to developing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Although vexed by technical delays and interruptions, the Angola LNG project still looks to be the future of the country’s most important industry. Meanwhile, exploration continues for vast new reserves of crude to offset the declining output in existing oilfields.
In partnership with major international oil companies, state-owned Sonangol has made a firm commitment to developing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Although vexed by technical delays and interruptions, the Angola LNG project still looks to be the future of the country’s most important industry. Meanwhile, exploration continues for vast new reserves of crude to offset the declining output in existing oilfields.
The U.S. government and American companies are eager to make up the ground lost to China in Africa during recent years. Angola has become a key battleground in this struggle for economic influence on the continent.
The U.S. government and American companies are eager to make up the ground lost to China in Africa during recent years. Angola has become a key battleground in this struggle for economic influence on the continent.
The Panama Canal Authority prepares for a second century of shipping by undertaking a $6 billion expansion project that will have an enormous impact for world trade
The Panama Canal Authority prepares for a second century of shipping by undertaking a $6 billion expansion project that will have an enormous impact for world trade
Angola offers both high risks and great rewards to investors and exporters. The rules for setting up a company are complicated and the processes often slow. Nonetheless, the country is intent on attracting capital from abroad. We take a look at recent changes to investment legislation and what they mean for business.
Angola offers both high risks and great rewards to investors and exporters. The rules for setting up a company are complicated and the processes often slow. Nonetheless, the country is intent on attracting capital from abroad. We take a look at recent changes to investment legislation and what they mean for business.
The ‘birthplace of the nation’ is raising its profile by highlighting its historic and natural advantages
The ‘birthplace of the nation’ is raising its profile by highlighting its historic and natural advantages
This little known English speaking nation is enjoying one of the Latin America and Caribbean region’s highest growth rates, and is now taking the steps to sustain its leading position sustainably.
This little known English speaking nation is enjoying one of the Latin America and Caribbean region’s highest growth rates, and is now taking the steps to sustain its leading position sustainably.
