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Economics International

Complex supply chains put businesses at risk

The last few decades have seen a huge growth in the complexity and geographical spread of supply chains. Yet, as consumer awareness of supply issues increases so does the risk

Asia Pacific Economics

Widening wealth gap threatens Vietnam’s stability

A joint report issued earlier this month by the Vietnam General Statistics Office and the World Bank has drawn attention to a growing wealth gap in the Southeast Asian nation.

Economics Europe

Businesses absorb cost of rising corruption in the EU

Why make a risky investment in Europe, when you can take a similar risk with the prospect of higher returns in the developing world? With corruption levels rising, this is

Asia Pacific Finance

Is the new AIIB just more of the same?

The Asian infrastructure market and the new investment vehicle, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), present a potentially highly attractive opportunity for investors. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has estimated

Asia Pacific Politics

Why Thailand’s political unrest is not business as usual

Political unrest surrounding the recent elections in Thailand casts a shadow on the future of the economy, which has already experienced contractions. Continued political discord will make Thailand a less