Africa-Asia trade finance gap: Time to take stock
Kelvin Tan, secretary general of the Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce looks at how to address the Africa-Asia trade imbalance.
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Beware Africa’s grey rhinos
Political and business leaders are not paying enough heed to youth unemployment and climate change.
Asia-Africa Report: Demystifying the dragon in Africa
Private Chinese firms are entering Africa in great numbers. What can African countries do to maximise the benefit of this wave of investment?
China’s role as catalyst of African industry
As the Ethiopian case shows, opening the industrial sector to Chinese investment can boost the growth of new industries.
China’s new silk road gets off the mark
The landmark $1 trillion One Belt, One Road initiative looks set to reshape global trade, but will Africa benefit?
Ten thousand Chinese businesses in Africa – McKinsey
Up to 10,000 Chinese businesses are active in Africa with the majority being private companies, according to a McKinsey report
Harnessing the China-Africa ICT opportunity
Chinese advances in ICT and African potential for growth present a great opportunity for investment partnerships.
Sino-African e-commerce takes off
Chinese entrepreneurs are launching e-commerce sites dedicated to cross-border trade with Africa.
Uganda: Chinese firm secures $2.3bn contract to build MoKaKi railway section
Kampala-Kigali railway moves a step closer.
Analysis: China’s Davos push builds on African ambitions
What does China’s pitch to be the champion of globalization mean for Africa?