ASX Notice – Reinstatement to Official Quotation. ASX Company announcements for SKYLAND PETROLEUM LIMITED (SKP) Released on 20/04/2016

The securities of Skyland Petroleum Limited (the “Company”) will be reinstated to official quotation from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 21 April 2016, following the Company’s compliance with listing rule 11.1.3 and Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules – Link

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

Reinstatement to Official Quotation – 21 April 2016. ASX Company announcements for SKYLAND PETROLEUM LIMITED (SKP) Released on 20/04/2016

Skyland Petroleum Limited (previously MUI Corporation Ltd) – Reinstatement to Official Quotation – Link

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

Tajikistan Tenement Legal Report. ASX Company announcements for SKYLAND PETROLEUM LIMITED (SKP) Released on 20/04/2016

Solicitor’s report on Kyzyl-Tumshuk (Tajikistan) tenement addressed for the benefit of Skyland Petroleum Limited – Link

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

王雷（Rani Jarkas）：印尼期望吸引更多的中国直接投资

2015年3月，印尼总统佐科·维多多受邀对中国进行国事访问，并出席博鳌亚洲论坛（BFA）2015年年会。来访期间，双方发表了两国加强全面战略合作伙伴关系的联合声明。

印尼外交部发言人纳西尔（Arrmanatha Nasir）评论两国之间的交流“将强调印尼是中国重要的合作伙伴，印尼已经准备好打开市场，实现经济上的合作。”

就在去年4月，印尼投资协调委员会（BKPM）宣布中国在第一季度首次入围印尼十大外资来源国。随后在今年初的采访中，印尼投资协调委员会副主席Azhar Lubis 则表示，中国很可能是印尼最大的外资来源国，因为中国投资者通常通过设在其他国家的，例如新加坡和香港，代理公司或分公司来进行投资，使得投资金额无法准确监控。

根据《金融时报》的报道，雅加达预计其至2019年的五年基础设施建设计划需要4,500亿美元的投资，其中包括6个新的精炼厂、35,000兆瓦发电量和15个机场。随着印尼改善基础建设战略持续产生新的需求和项目，中国的企业可以借此机会在另一个市场全面测试它们的技术和管理能力。

赛德思投资董事长王雷（Rani Jarkas）先生在亚洲拥有多年投资经验，他表示：“尽管印尼过去几年经济增长缓慢，但它仍是中国投资者在东南亚最值得投资的地点之一。我预计，随着中印两国双边关系日益紧密，未来会有更多来自中国的直接投资。”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

Rani Jarkas: Indonesia aims to attract more Chinese direct investment

In March 2015, Indonesian president Joko Widodo paid a state visit to China and attended the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference, signing the Joint Statement on strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Arrmanatha Nasir said the two-nation communication “will highlight that Indonesia is an important partner for those countries and is ready to open its markets, and to cooperate economically”.

Later in April 2015, Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) released that China had broken into the top ten list of Indonesia’s biggest foreign investors during the first quarter for the first time. Followed by a recent interview at the very beginning this year, BKPM Director Azhar Lubis commented that China is likely to be biggest investor to Indonesia as Chinese investors often invest in other countries through proxy companies or subsidiaries that are based in other countries such as Singapore or Hong Kong which is unable to monitor investment.

According to Financial Times, Jakarta estimates $450bn of investment is required to fund its infrastructure plans for the five years to 2019, which includes six new refineries, 35,000 MW of electricity capacity, and 15 airports. While Indonesia continues to produce more demand and projects as part of their strategy for infrastructure improvement, this is an opportunity for Chinese companies to comprehensively test their technological and managerial capabilities in another market.

Rani Jarkas, Chairman of Cedrus Investments, an investment pioneer with years of financial experience in Asia, said “Despite its slow economic growth during past years, Indonesian still remains a promising investment destination for Chinese investors in Southeast Asia. I expect that Indonesia will attract more direct investment from China as the bilateral relations continue to strengthen in the future.”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

Rani Jarkas: China is likely to be Indonesia’s top investor

According to the latest investment realization data from Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Singapore is the largest contributor with US$5.9 billion in investment, a 20 percent share of total foreign investment in 2015.

However, China, in ninth position with $0.63 billion believed to be the biggest foreign investors in Indonesia as Chinese investors often invest in other countries through proxy companies or subsidiaries that are based in other countries such as Singapore or Hong Kong which is unable to monitor investments.

Early in 2010, China has already become Indonesia’s largest trade partner through China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and committed to assist Indonesia in infrastructural development. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ensured his support for developing Indonesia’s infrastructure by pledging to sponsor projects through the Maritime Silk Road Fund and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

In April 2015, Xi reassured that China will encourage more companies to invest in infrastructure construction and operations in Indonesia, on a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Jakarta during the two-day Asian-African leaders’ meeting.

As of October 2015, China has offered up to US$100 billion in total investments in various projects between the Indonesian government and Chinese investors. The mega project in which China is providing investment is the high-speed railway between Jakarta and Bandung, which will be a big contribution in supply chain.

Rani Jarkas, Chairman of Cedrus Investments, an investment pioneer with years of financial experience in Asia, said “Strong Sino-Indonesian relations will benefit Indonesian’s economy. I believe that in the long term, Indonesia will see more investments coming from China.”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

中国和美国在2014年联合国气候峰会释出令人鼓舞的信息-拉尼.亚卡斯（Rani Jarkas）

美国总统奥巴马9月23日在由联合国秘书长潘基文主持的气候峰会上表示，美国和中国肩负着特殊的责任，应引领全球对抗气候变化。奥巴马总统说，作为全球两个最大的经济体和最大的温室气体排放国，两国应该做得更多，以减少温室气体排放，并协助其他国家应对气候变化所带来的影响。美中两国的二氧化碳总排放量占了世界排量的大约45％。

https://ranijarkas.wordpress.com – 秘书长潘基文, speaks at the UN Climate Summit 2014. UN Photo/Kim Haughton

 

奥巴马表示，美国将履行其义务以实现2020年之前将温室气体排放水平降至2005年的17％水平。白宫还宣布了一系列措施，以帮助弱势群体对抗气候变化所带来的影响。基于先前的计划，白宫将提供高达十亿美元的联邦援助，以帮助美国各州和城市提前防备气候变化带来的影响。

 

而中国则在峰会上做出了最大胆的政策声明。作为习近平的特使，国务院副总理张高丽说，“中国愿与国际社会一道，积极应对气候变化所带来的严峻挑战。”他重申中国的目标是确保实现2020年碳排放强度比2005年下降40%-45%的目标。“我们致力于采取积极措施，推动节能减排，低碳发展和生态建设。”

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政策观察人士说，奥巴马和张高丽的讲话鼓舞人心。世界资源研究所能源与气候项目总监珍妮弗.摩根（Jennifer Morgan）说，他们“释出了一个明确的信号，表明两国将努力落实解决气候变化，有助于明年在巴黎达成国际协议”。

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

BRIEFINGWIRE: China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

BRIEFINGWIRE: China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

President Barack Obama said on September 23 at the Climate Summit which was hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the United States and China have a “special responsibility to lead” the global fight against climate change. As the two largest economies and biggest polluters, the nations should be doing more to curb greenhouse gas emissions and to help other countries adapt to climate change effects, the president said in an address to the United Nations General Assembly. Together, the U.S. and China account for roughly 45 percent of total carbon dioxide emissions.

[https://ranijarkas.wordpress.com – United States President Barack Obama, speaks at the UN Climate Summit 2014. UN Photo/Kim Haughton]

Obama said the U.S. would meet its voluntary target to cut greenhouse gases to 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. The White House also announced a series of initiatives to help vulnerable communities build resilience against climate effects. The announcement builds on an earlier plan to dole out $1 billion in federal aid to help U.S. states and cities to prepare ahead of time for climate impacts.

China, for its part, made its boldest policy statement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking after Obama at the summit, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, as the special envoy of President Xi Jinping, said “China is ready to work with the international community to actively tackle the grave challenge of climate change.”  He reiterated the country’s goal to cut carbon intensity by 40 to 45 percent by 2020 from the 2005 level. “We are committed to taking proactive steps to promote energy conservation, emissions reduction, low-carbon development and ecological progress.”

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Policy observers say the statements by Obama and Zhang are an encouraging sign. They “send a clear signal that both countries will work seriously to put in place climate solutions domestically and reach an ambitious international agreement in Paris next year,” Jennifer Morgan, who directs the climate and energy programs at the World Resources Institute, said in a statement.

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

拉尼.亚卡斯（Rani Jarkas）：非洲的投资潜力

联合国贸易和发展会议（UNCTAD）出版的报告指出，高利润的外商投资在非洲的发展潜力非常巨大，然而许多投资者却因不了解而错过了以往和当前的投资机遇。

前联合国秘书长科菲·安南在非洲统一组织年度首脑会议中提到，“非洲的盈利能力是当今世界经济中保存最好的秘密之一”。他援引联合国贸发会议的报告，指出非洲在最近几年经历了令人瞩目的经济增长，外国公司在非洲的盈利率已高出世界上其他大部分地区。

如今，非洲已成为全球经济增长最快的地区之一，被视为希望的大陆和发展的热土。国际货币基金组织（IMF）指出，撒哈拉以南非洲地区的强劲增长将在2014年加速。国际货币基金组织发布的《撒哈拉以南非洲地区经济展望报告》（Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan African）称，2014年非洲多数石油出口国、一些低收入国家和动荡地区的经济前景有所提高，在其影响下，整个撒哈拉以南非洲经济增长将保持强劲势头，预计该地区今年GDP增长将达到5.5%，超过2013年5％的增长水平。国际货币基金组织非洲地区负责人安托瓦内特·萨耶赫（Antoinette Sayeh)表示，近年来非洲经济发展势头良好，主要得益于基础设施和矿业的高投资、交通和通信领域的稳定投资以及农产品产量回弹，预计该地区将继续保持经济增长趋势。

 

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas