Asia In Focus

Our experts discuss Bangladesh's political future and and implications for business, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In this episode of Asia in Focus, Angela Mancini, Partner, sits down with Harrison Cheng, Director and lead Southeast Asia analyst, to unpack what Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s rise to power means for Thailand's future.

What does the passing of Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong mean for Vietnam and its business environment?

Hear our experts discuss takeaways from China’s Third Plenum, the future direction of China’s economy, and the country’s reactions to recent geopolitical developments.

As Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive continues, is the country still a good place to invest?

In a busy election year, the most high-profile race in 2024 is undoubtedly the rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as the two candidates once again vie for the Oval Office. Our experts discuss the forecast for 2024 US election, the policy priorities of the two candidates and the impact for Asia and broader markets.

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.