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Asia in Focus
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August 27, 2024
Bangladesh in transition: from crisis to caretaker government
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 demonstrations against job quotas and grew into a nationwide movement that resulted in significant violence. Now, Nobel laureate Mohammed Yunus is stepping in to lead a caretaker government amid a volatile economic climate, following last year's IMF bailout. Angela Mancini, Partner, and Aryaman Bhatnagar, Senior Analyst, delve into the implications for Bangladesh's political future and and its business environment.
August 27, 2024
Thailand’s power shift: Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s path forward
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 Shinawatra family to assume the role of prime minister and is under intense scrutiny. Many wonder whether she can navigate the political landscape without meeting the same fate as her predecessors, who were ousted by either the courts or the military. In this episode, Angela Mancini, Partner, sits down with Harrison Cheng, Director and lead Southeast Asia analyst, to unpack what Paetongtarn’s rise to power means for Thailand's future. They discuss the critical next steps, including the formation of a new cabinet and strategies she might use to avoid the pitfalls that have historically plagued her family. They also discuss the potential impact of Paetongtarn’s leadership on foreign investment and economic policy, with particular attention to how Thailand’s business environment might evolve under her administration.
July 31, 2024
Vietnam: a new dawn, or business as usual?
<p>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.</p> <p>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, Vietnam signed several significant foreign trade agreements (FTAs) and became a primary destination for investors’ China +1 strategies. He is also behind Vietnam’s aggressive anti-corruption campaign, known as the “blazing furnace”, which has taken down several very senior leaders and more recently had been a cause of real concern for foreign investors.</p> <p>His passing marks the end of an era in Vietnamese politics and has many watching closely to see how Vietnam’s leadership will be structured. <a href='https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/angela-mancini?utm_source=external_website&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=25_apac_strategicadvisory_sea&utm_content=podcast_vn_phutrong'>Angela Mancini</a>, Partner, sits down with <a href='https://www.controlrisks.com/who-we-are/our-experts/expert-bio/steve-wilford?utm_source=external_website&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=25_apac_strategicadvisory_sea&utm_content=podcast_vn_phutrong'>Steve Wilford</a>, Partner, to discuss what the passing of Trong means for Vietnam and its business environment.</p> <p>Visit <a href='https://www.controlrisks.com/campaigns/southeastasia/vietnam?utm_source=external_website&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=25_apac_strategicadvisory_sea&utm_content=podcast_vn_phutrong'>www.controlrisks.com/vietnam</a> to contact our experts for an in-depth briefing. If you are looking for more analysis across South East Asia, please visit our <a href='https://www.controlrisks.com/campaigns/southeastasia?utm_source=external_website&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=25_apac_strategicadvisory_sea&utm_content=podcast_vn_phutrong'>South East Asia hub</a>. </p>
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