UPDATE 2-Dubai buys into ICICI, India's second-largest bank (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - Dubai's government has bought 2.87 percent of ICICI Bank , India's second-largest lender, through Dubai International Capital, one of the agencies it has used to invest in some of Europe's biggest banks.
Don't Bet on Oil Falling (NZCity)
There's a lot to be said for a diversified share portfolio. There are always industries that are in fashion or out of fashion, but because it is so hard to pick a turning point for a particular industry, we need to cover most of the economy in a single share portfolio.
borderless trade, outsourcing, finance, investment, politics in China, India age (cmi valparaÃso)
explore the myth and opportunities of borderless trade, business, banking, investment, finance, health, democracy and politics under globalization and capitalism. Get great analysis of rising China and India from a leading strategist George Zhibin Gu.
SPACs to fund small companies in India (NDTV Profit)
What if someone gives you a blank cheque to run your business? Some Indian companies might just get that, thanks to the Special Purpose Acquisition Companies which raise money overseas to invest in small companies and grow their businesses.
Microfinance: A boon for slum-dwellers (rediff.com)
The Maxwealth Trust provides around Rs 6000 to each individual, which is repayable at Rs 125 a week.
India pushes people power in Africa (Asia Times)
BANGALORE - China has outpaced India in the race for influence in Africa, but India has signaled that it is not about to give up the fight.
Special Report: International Investing Guide (Forbes)
Our annual guide for American investors wanting to invest overseas.
Global VCs continue to target China, India -- and U.S. (EETimes)
Venture capitalists continue to go global, with China the preferred spot for manufacturing investment and India favored for R&D and engineering, according to a new survey.
Emerging Markets: Long In The Tooth? (Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News)
Surging emerging markets have become a hot destination for investors. So the question becomes how much longer until funds investing in such markets roll over?
Engaging India: The great retail debate (Financial Times)
Engaging India is a weekly online column analysing the issues, trends and forces behind the business and politics shaping India and its impact on the world, which appears on FT.com India, a dedicated online section on India.
