Deal #535 Version #85489

"Hassad does not view direct leasing of land as the best strategy … Hassad's focus is instead on investing in existing agricultural businesses and exporting the produce to Qatar where needed." The Economist (September 8th 2009); "We are not deleting the option of buying farmland but we don't feel like it is the right strategy to take," Hajri said. (Reuters (11th August 2009))". It is still unclear that Deal 535 duplicates deal 536, and these two deals is the one with information at link http://businesstimes.com.vn/qatar-to-invest-in-rice-production-in-vietnam/ No new info. Info provided in Source #2 is the same as #1 so #2 has been removed. Others sources: cannot find the link so they has been removed.