Asia In Focus

Indonesia will announce the official results of its presidential elections on 20 March, where ex-defence minister Prabowo Subianto seems to have won the outright. We discuss what comes next.

In this episode of Asia In Focus, our experts in APAC discuss how businesses operating in India can prepare for the future. All eyes will be on the country in April and May 2024 as India heads to the polls in its upcoming general election, the outcome of which will set the tone and direction for businesses operating in India for the next 5 years.

Indonesia will vote for its new president next year. With 3 potential candidates, we discuss how businesses can be prepared for whomever comes into power.

Governments are increasingly demanding the use of data analytics in corporate compliance reporting. We discuss how businesses can be prepared for this new reality.

Governments are increasingly examining the use of technologies within their societies, paying close attention to how information is processed and transferred. In this podcast, we discuss what this means for businesses operating in Asia.

India’s economy has been on the rise. However, there are challenges inherent in this complex market, and businesses often find themselves navigating what feels like many separate nations. In this podcast, we discuss how businesses can be equipped for the promise that India holds.

Thailand’s recent general elections saw the opposition beating the incumbent pro-military coalition. However, electoral watchers were surprised that it was the progressive Move Forward Party that emerged as the largest party, not pre-election favourite Pheu Thai.

Thailand will be holding its elections on 14 May. This election shaping up to be the most competitive one since 2011. Now, Thaksin is now back in the spotlight as Pheu Thai tries to repeat its electoral feats of the past. We discuss if this election produce political stability and free up the government to focus on economic transformation, or if there will be a return of large-scale demonstrations in Bangkok.

China’s reopening has been one of the most discussed topics for international companies recently. In this podcast, our experts discuss the most recent developments in China after an about-turn in its zero-COVID policy, the outlook for the country in 2023, the key issues at the top of the agenda for many of our clients, and how businesses should correctly calibrate their risk vs. opportunity lens to derive the maximum value from China’s opening up.

Few National Congresses of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in history seem to have generated as much global media attention and market response as this year’s, underscoring how business is increasingly driven by politics. With all eyes on China's future political trajectory and business environment, have the fundamentals of its long-term growth changed?

The Pacific Islands are caught in the midst of great power competition, but they are also taking it as an opportunity to promote their own agenda, which may lead to new interest from businesses.

Global attention remains on Sri Lanka. Economies with the potential for similar issues see its plans to manage debt with international creditors and set for IMF bailout to be replicable, and – despite the challenges – there are still opportunities in Sri Lanka for international businesses.

The imprisonment of former PM Najib Razak will have impacts on Malaysia's political stability, a perennial issue in the country. However, it remains a well-placed investment destination for companies looking for opportunities, especially in the sectors that are on the rise.

Pelosi's trip may have ushered in a new normal of increased US-China tensions, growing actions and countermeasures around Taiwan and more broadly, and a deepening dilemma for businesses. From security to supply chain, the risk exposure is greater than what companies may have expected.

In this podcast, our experts discuss the challenges that foreign companies face in the country, what they should be doing to mitigate those risks, the opportunities and growth sectors that lie ahead, and finally, can Vietnam really replace China in global supply chains?