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Rajev Kapoor

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Rajev Kapoor examines demographic shifts and urbanization trends in high-growth regions. He provides regional outlooks focusing on consumer markets and labor dynamics.

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Policy And Risk

China's official external loans are not a "debt trap"? — New evidence from a risk study on Global South countries

The latest research based on panel data from 115 countries shows that China's official foreign loans and their components significantly reduce the country risk of host nations, functioning through channels that promote economic growth and social stability, with more pronounced effects in low-income and low-skilled countries. This study provides an empirical foundation for reexamining the relationship between infrastructure financing in the Global South and development resilience.

Rajev Kapoor6 min read
Investment And Fdi

Behind the 14% rebound in global FDI: financial pipeline boom and the marginalization of the Global South

According to the latest UNCTAD data, global foreign direct investment grew by 14% in 2025, but the growth was concentrated in developed economies and capital-intensive sectors such as data centers, while developing economies and least developed countries continued to be marginalized. This article analyzes this structural divergence from the perspective of the Global South.

Rajev Kapoor5 min read
Emerging Markets

Aircraft manufacturers compete for frontier markets: global aviation重心 shifts to emerging economies

As giants like Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer accelerate their presence in frontier markets such as Africa, the global aviation industry is undergoing profound structural transformation. This article analyzes from an emerging market perspective how the demographic dividend, urbanization, and regional integration are driving this trend, and explores its implications for investment and long-term growth.

Rajev Kapoor3 min read
Investment And Fdi

Changes in Malaysia's FDI Structure: Rise of Digital Services, Manufacturing Value Remains

Despite a sharp decline in manufacturing FDI, Malaysia's net FDI still surged by 41% in 2025. Behind the surge in service sector investment is the digital infrastructure and AI boom, while manufacturing continues to contribute substantial profits through high value-added. The investment landscape in emerging markets is undergoing profound changes.

Rajev Kapoor3 min read
Demographics

AI Search Era: Emerging Markets Need a Global Knowledge Integrity Strategy

With the proliferation of AI-driven search, cross-market knowledge pollution has become a new risk for global enterprises. Emerging markets face particularly prominent challenges due to regulatory differences, linguistic complexity, and uneven digital infrastructure. From the perspective of emerging markets, this article explores how global knowledge integrity strategies can help companies avoid information confusion, enhance compliance, and strengthen global competitiveness.

Rajev Kapoor3 min read
Investment And Fdi

The essence of global FDI competition: the struggle for technological dominance

In 2024, US FDI reached $279 billion, far exceeding China. On the surface, it is a capital competition, but in reality, it is a game of technological sovereignty in advanced manufacturing industries such as semiconductors and electric vehicles. Emerging markets are facing a critical window period.

Rajev Kapoor2 min read