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Life Science Series: Risks for multinational pharmaceuticals in India
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India is an important market for many multinational pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device companies. But it is also a challenging one. Join Martina Rozumberkova for a conversation with Sushmit Bhattacharya about challenges facing multinational pharmaceutical companies operating in India, from important regulatory changes, including the Uniform …
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Asia in Focus - Bangladesh in transition: from crisis to caretaker government
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In the past few weeks, we have seen a tectonic shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – who ruled for the last 15 years with what some describe as an Iron Fist, particularly against the opposition – resigned and fled the country in early August following weeks of unrest, which began as student-led demonstrati…
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Asia in Focus - Thailand’s power shift: Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s path forward
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In the past few weeks, Thailand has undergone a dramatic political transition with the appointment of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister. This development comes on the heels of a period of uncertainty and political turmoil following the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, the main opposition. Paetongtarn is the fourth member of the…
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EMEA in Focus - Africa Series: Senegal’s new government after 100 days: populism-lite?
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On 15 March 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was released from prison after nearly a year in detention. Less than three weeks later, he was officially inaugurated as Senegal’s fifth president since independence, winning a resounding victory in the presidential election. His party promised sweeping changes to Senegal’s politics and economy. Join Vincent …
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Asia in Focus - Vietnam: a new dawn, or business as usual?
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Investors in Asia are still processing the news of the sudden passing of Vietnam’s long-serving leader, Communist Party Secretary General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in mid-July. Trong was one of the country’s most powerful leaders in decades and had overseen the explosive growth of the Vietnamese economy – during which GDP more than doubled, Vietna…
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Asia in Focus - China’s Third Plenum 2024: reaffirming the country’s long-term vision
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The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up on 18 July in Beijing. It comes at a critical juncture for an economy beset by profound challenges. Angela Mancini, Partner, has a discussion with Andrew Gilholm, our Principal and Director of analysis for Greater China and North Asia, on the ke…
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Ballot box bumper crop: what do voters want in 2024?
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We’re midway through a year in which a record number of people are voting. Much has been made of 2024 as an election year, with a bumper crop of polls taking place across the world. Not all have been or will be free and fair. Not all have produced or will produce surprising results. But in an environment in which democracy is under severe pressure,…
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Global friends, local tensions – the two sides of Ruto’s Kenya
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A little over a month ago, President William Ruto of Kenya made a triumphant state visit to the White House. During the visit, Kenya was designated a major NATO ally – the first in sub-Saharan Africa – and a few weeks later, Ruto attended the G7 Summit in Italy. But his government faces turmoil at home. Proposals for tax rises have sparked a wave o…
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US election 2024: superpower at a crossroads
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The 2024 US election marks a pivotal decision point: what kind of role will the US play in the world? While this may not be the top issue for most American voters, the rest of the world is watching and waiting to see who will be sitting in the Oval Office next year: Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with Jonathan Wood,…
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Asia in Focus - Indian elections: the BJP loses its majority – what’s next for business?
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, but his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unexpectedly lost its parliamentary majority after significant losses in key states to opposition parties, particularly the Indian National Congress (INC). For the first time, Modi must rely on his coalition partners to advance his political agenda. Angel…
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In Re: - Dispute Diaries: What’s triggering the internationalisation of Indian disputes?
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India is now a key market for foreign investors, but Indian conglomerates are increasingly looking at the world. What happens when disputes arise? Join Control Risks experts, Aakash Brahmachari and Michael Harrington for part two of our conversation on emerging disputes in India. They are joined by Niyati Gandhi, Dispute Resolution at Shardul Amarc…
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EMEA in Focus - Africa Series: President Tinubu struggles to turn the tide in Nigeria
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A year ago, Bola Tinubu assumed office as the fifth president of Nigeria following the country’s return to democracy in 1999. The new government immediately took a series of bold actions – hailed by the markets – to liberalise the economy and boost investment. Results have been slow to materialise: inflation is soaring, investors are hesitant and s…
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Asia in Focus - Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive: are we at fever pitch?
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Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive, dubbed the “burning furnace,” started in 2016 but has intensified since 2021. Many senior officials in the country have come under investigation. They’ve been asked to leave their positions or have been forced to step down. Most recently, Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for her role i…
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Decrypt - European cyber compliance: what you need to know
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The past year has seen a surge in regulatory activity worldwide as authorities continue to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while managing the swift adoption of emerging technologies. Nowhere is this more evident—and potentially transformative—than in the European Union (EU). In this episode of Decrypt, Associate Director Stina Conno…
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Asia in Focus - US-China relations ahead of the 2024 US election
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This April has seen a surge in bilateral contacts between the US and China, from the Xi-Biden phone call to Janet Yellen and Antony Blinken’s visits to Beijing. Relations between the two countries seem to be entering a holding pattern, as we mentioned in the RiskMap 2024 Top Risks. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are competing…
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The Global Insight - The geopolitics of seabed mining: uncharted waters
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The demand for the minerals we extract from the sea will continue to grow. What do businesses need to know about the pioneering space of seabed mining? Join Claudine Fry for a conversation with in-house experts Gabriel Brasil, Senior Analyst and our global lead on energy transition and critical minerals, and Dr Victoria Mitchell, Analyst and lead o…
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EMEA in Focus - Africa Series: Will President Ramaphosa survive South Africa’s pivotal elections?
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After 30 years of dominating South African politics, the African National Congress (ANC) runs the serious risk of falling below 50% of the vote in the general elections – just short of an absolute majority in parliament. Join Control Risks experts Vincent Rouget, Wayne Malgas and Michael Bongani Reinders for a discussion about the possible scenario…
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Decrypt - Is zero trust still a thing?
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The “zero trust” security model has been a buzzword in IT circles for a while now. It was hailed as a revolutionary approach to protecting digital assets by assuming nothing inside or outside the network is trustworthy. It’s also proven very difficult to put into practice. In this episode, Nic Reys brings on Jim Fitzsimmons to dissect the principle…
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Asia in Focus - US election 2024: the possible outcomes and global implications
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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. With six months until election day, how the rematch could unfold, and its global implications, are top-of-mind for many businesses. Organisatio…
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In Re: - Dispute Diaries: Is India a new hub for international disputes?
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India is increasingly becoming a pivotal market in the corporate world, with disputes involving the country gaining greater international significance. Join Control Risks experts Aakash Brahmachari and Michael Harrington for a discussion with Prateek Bagaria, Partner at Singularity Legal. They’ll explore the complexities of disputes involving India…
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