THAILAND: A reshuffle does not mean a reform agenda
The country could suffer the deepest recession in Southeast Asia. A reshuffle of key economic positions in the third quarter is more about political consolidation than in formulating new ways of thinking about economic policy. The focus will continue to be on the big-ticke… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
HONG KONG: Corporate responses to security law more impactful than government
Democratic governments have expressed disapproval of the new National Security Law (NSL) but have so far largely avoided proposals that would inflict significant damage Hong Kong’s role as a regional business center. The law grants Hong Kong police extraordinary authority to… Become a member to read the rest of this article
JAPAN: Abe government pushes balanced approach but critics fret about new cases
The Abe government’s revamped Covid-19 advisory panel, which now includes business and labor representatives as well as the governor of Tottori prefecture, held its first meeting on Monday, 6 July. Now a subcommittee of a ministerial-level committee, the panel’s deliberations hig… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SPAIN: Regional elections will have limited impact on national politics
The elections taking place this Sunday, 12 July, in the Galicia and Basque Country regions – the first to take place in the Covid-19 era – are unlikely to have a significant impact on national politics. Even if the ruling parties on the national level are not expected to do parti… Become a member […]
FRANCE: New government brings more of the same
The announcement of the members of the reshuffled government on 6 July did not produce any surprises on the economic front. Finance and Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has retained his post, and the changes to some of the key portfolios such as home affairs, labor, and the envir… Become a member to read […]