LATAM PULSE
This week, there is increasing concern across much of Latin America over the evolution of Covid-19 cases ahead of the upcoming holiday season. In Mexico, an important test of market confidence in President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO)’s repeated promises to respect centra… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
ASIA: Suga and Moon face rising disapproval as case numbers surge
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and South Korean President Moon Jae-in are both struggling with eroding political support as their countries face their most significant increases in Covid-19 cases thus far. While in recent weeks Moon has recorded some of his lowest ap… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
Trade negotiations between the UK and the EU continue. Nasqad will remove four Chinese companies’ shares from indexes. South Africa’s president is expected to announce new Covid-19 related measures. Meanwhile, India’s Supreme Court could rule in favor of expelling farmers on pr… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTH AFRICA: Covid-19 resurgence
On Monday evening, 14 December, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced additional Covid-19 measures to stem the tide of a ‘second wave’ in South Africa. These are urgently required after Health Minister Zweli Mkhize stated last week that South Africa had officially entered the sec… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Comment – How to look at the RCEP
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a large trade agreement. While it falls short of the US-inspired CPTTP, it will bring a range of benefits. Particularly important will be whether the US and India choose to become associated. Formation and c… Become a member to read the rest of this article