Emerging Markets Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 15, 2026 — The global financial sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by technological innovation. Where traditional banks were the gatekeepers of capital for decades, FinTech companies have broken down the barriers. In regions such as Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia, this change is not merely…
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Why Small Countries like Suriname Need Smart Partnerships in a Digital World eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 15 February 2026– Cryptocurrencies are no longer a niche experiment discussed only in technology circles. They have become a global financial reality, attracting millions of users, investors and entrepreneurs. Yet the recent sharp declines in digital asset prices have once again…
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Venezuela and its Oil and Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, January 5th 2025– Venezuela sits on around 303 billion barrels of oil — close to 19% of global reserves. For comparison:Saudi Arabia: ~267 billion barrelsIran: ~208 billion barrelsIraq: ~145 billion barrelsRussia: ~80 billion barrelsUS: ~45 billion barrels On paper, Venezuela should have been one of the richest…
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SURINAME TOO, PERHAPS EVEN MORE SO eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 December 2025–After more than three decades of absence, Bolivia stands on the threshold of a possible return to the world stage. The match against Suriname on March 26, 2026, in Monterrey, Mexico, represents more than a football match—it is a historic opportunity for a nation that…
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Zero direct carbon emissions eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 17 december 2025– U.S. engineers have achieved a remarkable milestone: a plasma jet concept ran continuously for 70 hours. The system used electricity to ionize air and generate thrust, with no fossil fuel burned. In theory, this means propulsion powered by air and electricity alone, with zero direct carbon emissions at…
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Tangible Science Fiction PART I eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 13 December 2025– Anyone following today’s news about artificial intelligence (AI) hears mostly concerns. About enormous data centers that consume vast amounts of electricity. About water needed to keep those computers cool. About landscapes transforming into concrete and cables. And then, almost casually, a report appears that turns…
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IDB: Latin America, the Caribbean lose 3.4% of GDP eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 13d 2025– In November last year [ 2024] , the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) released a striking report: countries in Latin America and the Caribbean lose an average of 3.4% of their gross domestic product (GDP) annually due to fraud and corruption. This figure represents…
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OR BRAZIL ? Between Ideals and Reality: The Oil Debate in French Guiana eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 9th 2025–France finds itself in a remarkable paradox. While the government groans under a public deficit of €169.6 billion and Prime Minister Bayrou must implement nearly €44 billion in spending cuts, the country leaves potentially tens of billions of…
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Tussen Fysiek en Digitaal eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 7 december 2025– De grens tussen onze tastbare wereld en de digitale informatie die ons dagelijks omringt, vervaagt in hoog tempo en wordt steeds kleiner. Ontwerper en ingenieur Jinha Lee laat ons in een presentatie zien hoe deze scheiding bijna volledig kan verdwijnen. Zijn pen die door een scherm…
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