Macro Series – Postcard – Lessons from Liverpool
Liverpool exemplifies a post-industrial syndrome that challenges many countries. The accent has gone. I have spent 50-odd years living elsewhere. But Liverpool is my birthplace and spiritual home. Much of my family still resides there. Its colourful, if latterly troubled, … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
NIGERIA: First coronavirus infection case in sub-Saharan Africa
On 28 February, Nigerian authorities confirmed the first coronavirus case in Lagos, the country’s economic capital. The infected Italian expatriate had arrived on a flight from Milan on 25 February and visited several sites in the city before admitting himself to a local hospital… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MALAYSIA: Scenarios for next week
● Former PM-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim appears boxed in, even though he has the largest number of MPs on his side. ● Interim Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad appears to have miscalculated his leverage. ● Muhyiddin Yassin, president of former government coalition partner Bersat… Become a member to read the rest of this article
US/CHINA: No sign yet that COVID-19 will disrupt US-China phase-one trade deal
US officials have said that the COVID-19 outbreak has not yet shown an impact on the US-China phase-one trade deal. With China’s economy progressing steadily towards full capacity, China is likely to be willing and able to meet its purchase commitments. The phase-one deal requ… Become a member to read the rest of this […]