Asian companies continue to make their presence felt in the scramble for the world’s natural resources. China’s acquisitiveness is closely recorded, but other countries within the region are also keen to secure supplies and make investment returns. Korea, with its large industrial base and urban population, has become a significant player, especially since Korea National Oil’s $2.8 billion purchase of UK-based Dana Petroleum in 2010.
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