EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching
This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week France – The improve… Become a member to read the rest of […]
HONG KONG: Weighing the latest evidence on a potential foreign exodus
Recent survey data and anecdotal reports appear to indicate that foreign companies are withdrawing from Hong Kong.But a closer look suggests that Hong Kong will retain its role as a regional financial and business center, especially for companies with significant mainland operat… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MYANMAR: Junta pins its strategy on attrition
The level of violence on the streets has dropped in recent weeks compared to February and march. Media and internet are severely curtailed, which could be contributing to the decline in reported fatalities, but there are other more significant drivers for this ebb. For one, prote… Become a member to read the rest of […]
MEXICO: Rattled AMLO intensifies electoral attacks
With just three and a half weeks to go before the 6 June “mega-elections,” which involve the lower house mid-term vote, 15 state gubernatorial elections, and a host of state assembly and municipal ballots, the campaign is heating up. This week, the gubernatorial election in Nuevo… Become a member to read the rest of […]
FRANCE: Betting on the post-pandemic bonanza
As the vaccination campaign progresses – around one-quarter of the population has received at least one dose of the jab – President Emmanuel Macron looks determined to leave Covid-19 restrictions behind. Macron seems to be betting that the expected rebound in the second half of t… Become a member to read the rest of […]