frontier markets

Karachi-based Dawaai, the on-line pharmaceuticals startup in Pakistan closed its series A funding at the end of March. It is on the way to turning a profit by the end of the year as the pharmaceuticals and medical supplies aggregator rushes to meet demand generated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Can the industry build on its recent successes in one of Asia's most promising markets? And can it do so without compromising returns?

To qualify for emerging market status in MSCI’s suite of indices, and maybe FTSE's too, Vietnam needs to do more to attract foreign investors. A landmark new securities law comes not before time.

Will the index provider decide to twist or stick as it gears up to announce whether it is putting Vietnam on its watchlist this June?

The new investigation could fuel additional lawsuits against Nobel and perhaps also banks associated with the commodities trader. It might disrupt its imminent debt restructuring too.

The Development Bank of Mongolia's successful international bond market return underscores a remarkable economic turnaround almost two years after the country nearly defaulted. But how much upside remains?

Should investors seek shelter on the frontier from the storm engulfing emerging markets? Yes say experts as long as they choose their country carefully.

As the 10th anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis looms large, the veteran Asia banker sees opportunity for profit in the emerging markets crash and is planning to expand in 'sexy' private markets.

The government is preparing sweeping changes to domestic bond market regulation as foreign investors dip into local currency corporate debt for the first time.