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Geopolitical Risk Analysis

Global politics are shaping the operating environment of companies more than at any time, forcing corporate leaders to re-examine their planning assumptions and strategic bets. The political landscape is changing, with increased tension and disruption of financial markets.

for Asia. For example, about half of the imports in the United States and a third in Europe come from Asia. And, in turn, Asian countries account for almost half of global demand for key commodities.

According to IMF, the 2018 buildup of US-China tensions, reduces investment by about 3.5 percent after two years. It also decreases gross domestic product by 0.4 percent and raises the unemployment rate by 1 percentage point. The effects on investment are even larger for emerging markets and more open economies, and for firms with high debt. Corporate debt has increased significantly in Asia since the global financial crisis—spiking further in the wake of the pandemic—suggesting that higher trade policy uncertainty could prove to be especially damaging for the region.

As a Singapore consulting firm, we have deep knowledge of the regional economic for Asia and the Pacific. Public affairs, risk assessment, commercial strategy or positioning, YSMART geopolitical risk offer strives to help regional companies put their best selves forward, avoid political pitfalls and culture clashes, and take advantage of the opportunities emerging from geopolitical changes.