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Venezuela’s debt has soared to historic highs lately on bets that a reinvigorated opposition might stand a chance against the electorally formidable Hugo Chávez. But investors might want to think again, if the latest poll numbers out of Caracas are anything to …Continue reading: "Think twice before betting against Chávez"

Chinese employees' resignations would not cause significant disruption, the inkjet printer technology group said

The Mexican currency closed Friday at below 13 pesos to the US dollar, its strongest level since mid-September. It will probably come as no surprise that some of this week’s gain came as the US Federal Reserve told the world …Continue reading: "Mexican peso: back in vogue"

Donald Tusk, the Polish PM, argues that, as a country treaty-bound to join the single currency, such exclusion for Poland is unwarranted

Felipe Calderón, president of Mexico, tells Lionel Barber, editor, that he’s confident about the prospects of his own country but concerned about the ‘timebomb’ in Europe.

It looks like officials at the World Economic Forum have learned their lessons after all. Fresh from the embarrassment of not having any high level officials from China attending Davos this year, WEF officials are apparently in discussions over moving the date of …Continue reading: "Davos to China: let’s try again next year"

A huge jump in the stock of foreign direct investment was one of the marked features of Brazil’s economy in 2011. This from Itau Unibanco last month after the central bank released the November FDI figures. (see after the break) …Continue reading: "Brazil FDI: no free lunch"

US authorities have raided the New York office and home of Benjamin Wey, a promoter of controversial Chinese reverse mergers, according to law enforcement officials. Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed search warrants at Mr Wey’s home and …Continue reading: "US reverse merger promoter raided"

The growing presence of Chinese travellers on the luxury shopping circuit of the US and Europe is well known, but catering to ordinary Chinese and the country’s growing band of super rich are two different things, as the FT reports. …Continue reading: "What China’s super rich want…"

Asian and Mideast investors reduce exposure to rescue fund amid nervousness over eurozone economy

Funny what a bit of humility and a seeming willingness to take heed can do. Viktor Orban’s apparent readiness to listen to the EU and IMF to start talks on a new credit line has had a  powerful effect on …Continue reading: "Hungarian stocks: record start"

Chinese shoppers are a fixture of the western luxury retail scene but many upscale brands yearn to bond with China's million millionaires

Wherever it turns, the Romanian government seems to run into trouble. On Friday, it was the constitutional court rejecting plans to delay local elections by a few months and hold them on the same day as parliamentary polls due in …Continue reading: "Romania: Boc snowed under"

What a difference a new year makes. It’s been a good start to 2012 for most emerging market equity investors. But how good? Chart of the week finds out. Never mind the doom and gloom of last year – 2012 …Continue reading: "Chart of the week: 2012′s quick start"

Tanzania has long dragged its heels among its east African neighbours as they heave themselves towards harmonising everything from tax law to capital markets. Ambitious to a fault, the five-member East African Community foresees a single currency this year, and political federation by 2015. …Continue reading: "Tanzania: a brake on...

How do you make money in a crisis? By doing the legwork, says East Capital, an asset manager specialising in eastern Europe and China with about €3.4bn under management. “Trips and knowledge pay off,” says Aivaras Abromavicius, partner in the firm’s …Continue reading: "Investing in Russia: all in the legwork"

Despite the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, the number of Chinese tourists in Japan is soaring, up 30 per cent at the end of last year

Attacks escalate in Homs leaving four people dead, a day after 33 people including nine children, were killed in the city

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ASIA Andrew Graham, manager of the Martin Currie Pacific Trust, looks at how casino stocks can help investors tap into the emerging Asia consumer story.

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As investors start to take on more risk we ask managers for their strategies in this environment.