Search results

Environment and technology dominate the WEF agenda

Location:

INT

For the first time in the eleven-year history of the survey, no economic risk makes the list of the top five most likely or biggest impact risks. In contrast, large-scale…

Weaker finance context would test all emerging markets

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

These markets are benefitting from the softer US dollar and improved investor perceptions of central bank credibility. However, destabilising factors loom on the horizon.

EU ‘protectionism’ risks a global backlash

Location:

EU

EU protectionism.

Herd behaviour may prompt fears of LNG over-supply

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

LNG investment outlook.

Shipping is vulnerable to more severe disruption ahead

Location:

INT

Shippers are being forced to take longer routes or pay higher insurance premiums, increasing costs, disrupting supply chains and absorbing the post-pandemic increase in shipping…

Kenya's new mining law could grow the nascent sector

Location:

KENYA

Kenya plans to increase the share that mining contributes to the GDP in the coming decade

EU will struggle to convert China policy into reality

Location:

EU/CHINA

Prior to their visit, von der Leyen outlined the Commission’s “de-risking” policy towards China, whose aims include enhancing strategic independence from China and protecting EU…

Amazon policies will boost Brazil's foreign relations

Location:

BRAZIL

After four years of rising deforestation and international criticism, the new government is showing a strong commitment to environmental issues. Leading activists Marina Silva and…

US-Middle East alignment unlikely

Location:

UNITED STATES/MIDDLE EAST

He will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders and top officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…

Business response will define Germany’s China strategy

Location:

GERMANY

The strategy is an attempt to define a more coherent approach towards China, taking into account changes in China’s foreign and domestic policies. While being strongly critical of…