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. US/CHINA: Washington designates more Chinese media as “foreign missions” The US State … Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
CHINA: Are US business personnel at risk from Beijing’s “hostage diplomacy”?
Chinese officials reportedly threatened to detain US citizens in China in retaliation for US prosecutions of Chinese researchers for alleged visa fraud.The rise in US-China tensions this year has likely increased the risk to foreign businesspeople, but the change appears increm… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDIA: Politics begins around a vaccine that is yet to be developed
With the last set of restrictions imposed to check the spread of Covid-19 – the near total ban on international travel – about to be lifted, discussion and politics is veering round to the vaccine and how it will be distributed. The government has announced that while co… Become a member to read the […]
MALAYSIA: Anwar’s PM bid derailed, but Muhyiddin is far from safe
A statement from United Malays National Organization (UMNO) leader Zahid Hamidi calling for a “political ceasefire” and announcing his party’s continued support for the current ruling coalition signal the unraveling of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s attempt to become prime m… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The Covid-19 pandemic is surging across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), and the situation in the Czech Republic is particularly challenging. Despite the worsening epidemiological situation, voters in Lithuania and Ukraine will head to the polls o… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PBoC likely to keep Renminbi on tight leash
Only four currencies have appreciated by more than 4% versus US Dollar since end-July: the high-yielding South African Rand (4.6%) and Mexican Peso (5.8%), the Chinese Renminbi (4.4%) and Korean Won (5.2%). The Renminbi’s steady pace of appreciation will, all other things equal,… Become a member to read the rest of this article