ASIA: Weekly politics update
Below is the weekly update of political developments across East Asia. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. JAPAN/CHINA: Tokyo braces for fishing boat swarm near disputed islands Chinese Coast Guard vessels hav… Become a member to read the rest of […]
US/CHINA: Phase 1 trade deal faces elevated risks as US election approaches
Some advisors to US President Donald Trump are urging him to abandon the phase 1 trade deal, while neither Democratic challenger Joe Biden nor Congress appear willing to defend it. The US trade deficit with China hit a 20-month high in July, and Chinese purchases of US expor… Become a member to read the […]
UK/EU: As talks resume, a deal remains possible
Following a rather short summer break, EU-UK trade talks will resume next week. Despite some negative noise, a deal remains possible, but as at previous iterations of the Brexit saga, an agreement should probably be expected closer to the deadline. The talks need to be wrapped up… Become a member to read the rest […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom power cuts resume even before lockdown is fully lifted
Just as the government prepares to relax South Africa’s lockdown restrictions to “Level 2,” fresh load-shedding illustrates how much Eskom’s generation constraints threaten to dampen the economy’s recovery prospects. On the unbundling front, Eskom CEO André de Ruyter signale… Become a member to read the rest of this article