Bangladesh in transition: from crisis to caretaker government
In the past few weeks, we have seen a tectonic shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – who ruled fo...
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Thailand’s power shift: Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s path forward
In the past few weeks, Thailand has undergone a dramatic political transition with the appointment of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prim...
Vietnam: a new dawn, or business as usual?
Investors in Asia are still processing the news of the sudden passing of Vietnam’s long-serving leader, Communist Party Secretary General Se...
China’s Third Plenum 2024: reaffirming the country’s long-term vision
The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up on 18 July in Beijing. It comes at...
Indian elections: the BJP loses its majority – what’s next for business?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, but his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unexpectedly lost its parliamentary majority...
Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive: are we at fever pitch?
Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive, dubbed the “burning furnace,” started in 2016 but has intensified since 2021. Many senior officials in the...
US-China relations ahead of the 2024 US election
This April has seen a surge in bilateral contacts between the US and China, from the Xi-Biden phone call to Janet Yellen and Antony Blinken’...
US election 2024: the possible outcomes and global implications
In a busy election year, the most high-profile race in 2024 is undoubtedly the rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Dona...
Indonesia elections 2024: predictable unpredictability
Indonesia will announce the official results of its presidential elections on March 20. Pro-business defence minister Prabowo Subianto looks...
India Elections 2024: risks and opportunities from the world's largest election
In this episode of Asia In Focus, Angela Mancini , Partner, speaks with Khalid Shah, Analyst, about how businesses operating in India can pr...
Indonesia Elections 2024: A year of red herrings?
Indonesia just closed its presidential candidate registration on 25 October 2023. After much anticipation, voters finally have confirmation...
Garbage in, goldmine out: Can ‘bad data’ help businesses achieve regulatory compliance?
After the US Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its guidelines for compliance in 2020 to include the use of data analytics, many companies...
Digital sovereignty in Asia: Navigating a Brave New World
Multiple data leaks in recent years have prompted governments across the region to scrutinise the processing and flow of information within...
India rising: Unravelling the complexities of an emerging powerhouse
Talk of India’s economic rise has been around for the last decade. Its skilled workforce, coupled with low labour and production costs, make...
Thailand’s post-election scenarios: Bloodless revolution or contested control?
Thailand held its general elections recently on 14 May, where the opposition beat the incumbent pro-military coalition. Surprisingly, it was...
Thailand’s upcoming general elections: Stable victory or civil unrest?
Thailand will be holding its general elections less than a week, on 14 May. This upcoming election is shaping up to be the most competitive...
Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive: is there a silver lining?
The Communist Party of Vietnam has been on an aggressive anti-corruption drive. Earlier this year, in a move unprecedented in recent Vietnam...
The outlook for China in 2023: a mix of hope and concern
China’s reopening after three years of zero-COVID policy has been one of the most discussed topics for international companies recently. The...
Key takeaways from China’s historic CPC National Congress
Few National Congresses of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in history seem to have generated as much global media attention and market re...
The new geopolitics in the Pacific Islands region
The Pacific Islands are gaining attention amid the great power rivalry. All sides are stepping up their engagement with the region to expand...