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You are serious people | Reflections of an expat September 6th, 2023 I’ve been thinking, which can sometimes be a dangerous thing. But bear with me. I was casting my mind back nearly 10 years to conversations I had with other expats I met in the early days following my arrival in the UAE. Insights from the Corporate Network BusinessMiddle EastUncategorisedMiddle East & AfricaBusiness, Industry
The dollar is our currency, but it’s your problem September 6th, 2023 De-dollarisation was another notable point of discussion during the summit that garnered global attention. I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss the issue of de-dollarisation, drawing from our latest analysis report at the EIU. Insights from the Corporate Network ChinaPoliticsUncategorisedAsiaChina
The “Great Reallocation” Revisited September 6th, 2023 Economic and business implications of the changing global and regional supply chains will probably remain a heated topic over the next few years. Insights from the Corporate Network BusinessChinaEconomyUncategorisedAsiaChina
Will BRICS become ASCRIBES? Either way, business needs to prepare for it now September 6th, 2023 It has felt like months that discussions over the BRICS summit have been ongoing. Since the debacle surrounding the Lady R, debate has been intense in South Africa around whether South Africa would still indeed host the BRICS summit, whether Russian president Vladimir Putin would be allowed to attend, whether he would be arrested if he sets foot in the country, and what the blowback would be from our Western partners. Insights from the Corporate Network AfricaPoliticsUncategorisedGlobalSouth Africa
Japan’s economy set for reverse V-shaped growth in 2023 September 6th, 2023 Japan’s strong economic recovery in Q2’23, thanks to a stellar performance of the external sector, was welcome news overall. Insights from the Corporate Network EconomyNorth AsiaUncategorisedAsiaJapanFinancial Services
Shifting supply chains: redefining strategies for success in Japan August 7th, 2023 Geopolitics, not geographical proximity, is the key driver of supply chain shifts. Nevertheless, the sheer size of China’s domestic market, and the country’s competitive advantages perfected over years of high economic growth, render China a necessary partner for years to come. Insights from the Corporate Network North AsiaSupply chainsJapanSupply ChainCorporate Network
China’s top leadership meeting sets policy directions for H2 2023 August 3rd, 2023 While the covid-19 pandemic contributed to a boom in retail sales and inflation in many developed markets, China is experiencing the opposite effect. Consumers remain cautious, with frugal spending habits reflecting widespread uncertainty over future wage and employment opportunities. This weak sentiment along with other structural issues have led EIU to downgrade its real growth forecast of the country to 5-5.3%. Insights from the Corporate Network ChinaEconomyPolitics
South Africa’s business leaders face a tricky balancing act August 3rd, 2023 Without doubt, the continuing war in Ukraine, stubbornly high inflation and our own domestic challenges have made doing business in South Africa significantly more complex than in prior years. This has placed additional demands on South Africa’s C-suite, requiring greater resilience and fortitude than before. Insights from the Corporate Network AfricaBusiness
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