ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. China The government of Wuhan, where the global coronavirus epidemic began, tested more th… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
EU: The magic is not in the numbers (but in the political precedent)
The recently announced European Commission’s proposal for an EUR 750bn recovery fund sits next to its plan for a 2021-27 macro budget (MFF) worth EUR 1.1tn and alongside support measures already agreed and worth some EUR 500bn. An overall envelope of some EUR 2.4tn – much of it… Become a member to read the […]
MALAYSIA/THAILAND: Possible effects of tighter rules for migrant workers
Fears of international transmission are likely to cause both countries to tighten rules on foreign worker flows and working conditions. Short-term effects could include production disruptions that become more pronounced as economic activities pick up, as well as reputational… Become a member to read the rest of this article