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Sofia Mendoza

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Sofia Mendoza specializes in sovereign risk assessment and political economy. She evaluates how regulatory changes impact international investor confidence in emerging jurisdictions.

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Policy And Risk

Global South Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Insurance Market: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

This article interprets the dynamics of the U.S. environmental and construction insurance market from an emerging market perspective, analyzes the impact of trends such as PFAS and social inflation on infrastructure insurance demand in the Global South, and explores insurance product innovation and regional growth opportunities.

Sofia Mendoza5 min read
Emerging Markets

Capital Watershed: South Korea and Taiwan Lead June's Massive Outflow from Emerging Market Stocks, While Bonds Attract Funds Against the Trend

In June 2026, emerging market equities saw outflows of $46.1 billion, with South Korean and Taiwanese tech stocks being the hardest hit; however, bond markets recorded inflows of $28.3 billion, indicating a structural divergence in investor attitudes toward emerging markets. This article analyzes the Federal Reserve's policies, global tech cycles, and regional differences behind these capital flows.

Sofia Mendoza3 min read
Regional Focus

AI Search Reshapes the Retail Landscape: How Retailers Can Seize New Growth Opportunities

As AI search rapidly gains popularity among consumers, retailers must adjust their strategies to adapt to new search optimization rules. This article analyzes how retailers can gain an advantage in the era of AI search from three dimensions: product attributes, community engagement, and influencer collaboration.

Sofia Mendoza3 min read
Emerging Markets

Cambodia’s Border Shock: How to Turn It into a Long-Term Investment Advantage — A Look at Emerging Market Resilience Through Japanese Capital

Under the combined pressures of border uncertainty and external shocks, Cambodia is not merely dealing with a short-term disturbance; it is redefining its own investment logic: deeper integration into regional supply chains, a more resilient foreign investment structure, and a long-term growth path oriented toward manufacturing, digitalization, and infrastructure upgrading.

Sofia Mendoza6 min read
Emerging Markets

Under the energy shock, why are emerging market companies shifting from expansion to profit discipline

Amid concurrent energy price volatility, geopolitical risks, and the reshaping impact of AI, corporate strategy is shifting from scale expansion toward profitability, efficiency, and capital resilience. A Singapore CEO survey shows that this change is not only a matter of corporate management, but also reflects how the growth models of the Global South and emerging Asian economies are entering a new stage.

Sofia Mendoza7 min read