Control Risks experts talk about the impact of the Philippine election and the business outlook.

Elections in the Philippines are almost always disruptive, politically risky affairs, and the May 2022 presidential race will follow this trend. Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr – the son and namesake of the late long-time dictator who was unseated in 1986 – looks to be handed a convincing win. Markets appear to be in a wait-and-see mode, bracing for what exactly could come from this extraordinary presidential agenda.

Lockdowns across China are straining domestic and international supply chains. We assess the impact of China’s zero-COVID strategy on supply chains and associated maritime operational disruption.

South-East Asia is poised to make the most of the growing demand for new raw material markets. However, this could trigger intense resource competition, exacerbating integrity risks and ESG issues.

The market for voluntary carbon offsets is booming all over the world, and Asia is no exception. But while incentivising growth in voluntary carbon credits markets (VCMs) are a step in the right direction in prompting businesses to reduce emissions, these mechanisms are not without risks and could have unintended consequences for businesses.