A New Chapter for Emerging Markets Today

I’m back — and so is the newsletter.

Hey there,

It’s been a while.

When I started Emerging Markets Today back in 2023, the idea was simple: use this newsletter to drop quick notes every time a new podcast episode went live.

But here we are in 2025, and a lot has changed — in emerging markets and in how I want to run this project.

So I’m officially rebooting this Substack.

Going forward, this newsletter will be more than just podcast episode alerts. You’ll get one post a week — sometimes a quick take, sometimes a deeper dive, sometimes reflections based on conversations from the podcast.

What to Expect:

• Sharp insights from across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and beyond

• Stories and voices you won’t hear on mainstream channels

• Commentary that connects the dots between finance, tech, and real-world impact

• And yes — the occasional podcast drop too, with takeaways or behind-the-scenes notes

I’m keeping this simple: one post a week, right here in your inbox.

If you’ve been subscribed since the early days — thank you for sticking around. If you’re new here, welcome.

Let’s explore what’s next for emerging markets — together. In the meantime you can have a look at the Emerging Markets Today site.

More soon,
Ana Paula

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