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What drives FDI in the Asia Pacific Region?

Articles / Asia Pacific, Cambodia, China, Due Diligence, Foreign investment, global economy, Indonesia, international business, Malaysia, Philippines, risks, Singapore, South China Sea, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam / 01/2025

The Asia Pacific region is witnessing economic growth despite the ongoing tensions between China and the smaller Asian nations in the South China Sea. Countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore are experiencing a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) from nations including Australia, Germany, Spain and the US. Investment is particularly noticeable [...]

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Breaking point in the Northern Triangle – Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador

Articles / Corruption, Due Diligence, El Salvador, Geopolitics, Global trade, Guatemala, Honduras, Immigration, international business, political instability, USA / 11/2024

Central America’s Northern Triangle consisting of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador (with a total of 9.2 million people) is grappling with relentless political upheaval and unrest. This not only impinges on domestic conditions but also seriously impacts international migration figures and foreign policy. The region's strategic importance, due to its proximity to major trade routes

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BRICS 2024: Expansion and the great de-dollarisation debate

Articles / Brazil, BRICS, China, de-dollarisation, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, global economy, India, international business, multi-currencies, Russia, USA, world trade / 11/2024

At the recent BRICS summit hosted in Kazan, Russia, the bloc not only expanded its influence by welcoming new full members Iran, Ethiopia and the UAE, but it also extended invitations to thirteen additional ‘partner countries’. This activity reflects BRICS’s growing status in geopolitics. However, beneath the veil of this expansion lies a contentious issue:

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USA Boycotts: The impact of Middle East politics on US businesses in Southeast Asia

Articles / Due Diligence, Gaza conflict, Geopolitics, international business, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Southeast Asia, USA / 08/2024

Recent reports have exposed economic acts of disapproval in Malaysia and Indonesia, where nationwide boycotts against US businesses, particularly in the fast-food chain sector like McDonald’s and KFC, have taken hold. These movements are a peaceful but clear protest against the US for its support of Israel and the conflicts in the Gaza strip. The

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Beyond the Dragon’s Reach: IP protection and combatting Sinosure in China

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Intellectual Property, international business, risks, Sinosure, theft / 08/2024

The ongoing friction between foreign and domestic businesses in China is increasingly challenging. Problems surrounding intellectual property (IP) theft have intensified concerns against the backdrop of the West and China’s strained geopolitical tensions. Trying to protect IP in this environment involves traversing extremely complicated legal frameworks. Furthermore, the Chinese state-owned insurance company, Sinosure, has been

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Dubai uncovered – a safe haven for criminals?

Articles / criminality, Dubai, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, global governance, international business, Sanctions, UAE / 06/2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a major player in regional and global markets, is famed for its exponential economic growth and strategic location. Sitting alongside seven other emirates, Dubai is the most prominent member, managing to break free from the oil rich dependent roots, for which it is historically known, to now being a dynamic

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The Sahel Syndrome: Terrorism, Resource Wars and the Global Security Nexus

Articles / Africa, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Global Threats, international business, natural resources, Sahel, Terrorism / 04/2024

Known for its diverse cultures and ecosystems, the Sahel has now become a hotspot for global security concerns as a result of insurgent activity groups directly linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. These terrorist organisations clearly pose significant threats to the stability in the region and international peace. The Sahel is a long belt that passes

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Dutch decisions: mapping the business implications of the Netherlands’ elections

Articles / Due Diligence, Dutch elections, European Union, farming industry, international business, Netherlands / 11/2023

The Dutch elections are fertile ground for new coalition-building – there will be no outright majority. Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s centre-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) continues to hold the lead, having demonstrated a degree of permanence in government. However, Rutte resigned in July after he failed to keep the current government coalition

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What drives FDI in the Asia Pacific Region?

Breaking point in the Northern Triangle – Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador

BRICS 2024: Expansion and the great de-dollarisation debate

USA Boycotts: The impact of Middle East politics on US businesses in Southeast Asia

Beyond the Dragon’s Reach: IP protection and combatting Sinosure in China

Dubai uncovered – a safe haven for criminals?

The Sahel Syndrome: Terrorism, Resource Wars and the Global Security Nexus

Dutch decisions: mapping the business implications of the Netherlands’ elections

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