Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put the issue of energy security firmly on the agenda. So just how secure are Southeast Asia’s energy supplies, asks Adrian Ashurst, CEO of Worldbox Business Intelligence.
Brunei is one of the last absolute, albeit benevolent, monarchies in the world. It enjoys considerable political stability, doubtless helped by the fact that the country’s citizens enjoy one of the world’s highest standards of living, thanks to large oil and gas reserves.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted governments around the world to review their energy policies. Southeast Asia’s growing dependency on fossil fuel imports from outside the region leaves it particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions. Adrian Ashurst, CEO of Worldbox Intelligence, explains why that is likely to lead to an investment bonanza for energy businesses.
The military’s grip on the country appears under serious threat for the first time since it took control of the country in 1962. A rebel insurgency and campaign of civil disobedience has been gaining strength since the 1 February 2021 military coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government.
Malaysia is experiencing an unprecedented period of political turmoil. In 2018, a multi-ethnic alliance ousted the Barisan Nasional, or National Front coalition, dominated by the Malay-nationalist UMNO party that had ruled the country since independence
An ageing demographic profile is often presented in negative terms. But while it undoubtedly presents macro-economic challenges to governments, the growing number of older people in Asian societies is also creating huge opportunities for businesses. Adrian Ashurst, CEO of Worldbox Intelligence, takes a look at the prospects for healthcare in particular.
Technological innovation drives economic growth, writes Adrian Ashurst, CEO of Worldbox Intelligence, and businesses will encounter a myriad of new trends in 2022 that will help drive the global economy´s recovery from the COVID-19 induced recession.