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Ask your average British holidaymaker what they might expect to encounter on a trip to Mexico, then there is a good chance they might highlight its sun-drenched beaches, chilli-laden dishes, overly-sized hats, cheap tequila and famous "fiestas"

In an interview with Worldfolio, Mongolian ambassador to the US, HE Altangerel Bulgaa talks about the country’s progress since it turned to democracy two decades ago. Blessed with a wealth of mineral resources, the ambassador explains how the government is not going to be a victim of the resources curse, and is wisely investing in infrastructure and other areas of the economy. He also speaks of the expansion of cooperation between Mongolia and its “third neighbour”, the US since the implementation of democracy

With mining continuing to be a vast source of wealth and profit, companies like Fresnillo are helping Mexico enjoy record amounts of foreign exchange earnings from the sector

With Mexican manufacturing recovering to become a global power, a revitalised construction industry is also helping to ensure that trade and growth is strongly supported.

While the oil the industry in Mexico has been closed to private companies since 1938, there have been some steps taken to improve competition in the oil lubricant market, a sign that things are changing in Mexico's oil industry.

President Peña Nieto is looking to overhaul Mexico's oil industry, opening it up to the private sector for the first time since the 1930s

Sterling Bank is a small yet smart bank, carefully tending to its clients while growing both organically and through strategic and select acquisitions

Ecobank, with its almost 30-year experience of African markets, offers a single entry point for investors into Nigeria and access to the wider flourishing continent

As Nigeria's longest serving financial institution, First Bank is not only primary by means of name, but has also become one of the country's foremost and well-loved brands

Formerly owned by Barclays, Union Bank of Nigeria is under new leadership that has reversed its fortunes in as little as one year