Energy investors in Africa and Latin America face rising regulatory and geopolitical risks that could weigh on long‑term returns, according to recent analyses by policy institutes and market researchers.
Venezuela’s oil sector is undergoing a cautious revival, led by US energy major Chevron under special licenses that have allowed it to expand operations despite broader sanctions on the government in Caracas.
Startup founders in Latin America are doubling down on AI‑enabled fintech and ecommerce, even as higher interest rates and tighter funding conditions reshape the region’s venture landscape.
Africa’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase in 2025, with founders and investors increasingly focused on sectors that tackle core infrastructure gaps in health, climate and finance.
Companies in Europe and the United States are moving from AI experimentation to large‑scale deployment, as new regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines clarify expectations for responsible use
Latin American countries are stepping up investment in artificial intelligence, targeting healthcare, public services and financial inclusion as priority areas for deployment.
Major hotel and hospitality groups in the United States and Europe are doubling down on asset‑light strategies, seeking to protect returns and balance sheets in an environment of higher interest rates and volatile development costs
The global travel industry is entering 2026 with surprisingly resilient demand, even as higher interest rates and tighter lending standards squeeze hotel and resort development pipelines.
Healthtech startups across Africa are rapidly becoming essential infrastructure for diagnostics, telemedicine and pharmaceutical distribution
Latin American countries are leaning heavily on digital health and telemedicine to extend medical services to underserved populations
