Based on views shared by Country Acuity at a recent panel discussion at the Singapore Management University International Trade Institute We can't be blamed for under estimating geopolitics. Yes survey after survey suggests that leaders and CEOs are worried about geopolitics. But it is such an amorphous topic. One other key aspect why many of us don't fully understand or appreciate the gravity of geopolitical risks or the geopolitical risks is because we have no experience

There is a reason why populism and income inequality have been on the Davos agenda for years even though nothing much has come out of it.

Views with Acuity: Insights to Build Resilience (May 28) While it is easy to get lost in COVID-19's doom and gloom narrative, take a step back and remember that humans are extraordinary beings. We possess an innate ability to transcend crises, from advances in technology to game-changing medical discoveries. Human resilience — to bounce back, to thrive and grow in spite of adversity — is alive and kicking. The pandemic is grave, no doubt, but in the depths of a crisis, human

The larger economies of the region are more domestically driven Irrespective of shape of recovery, Emerging Asia and the ASEAN region is expected to outperform the rest of the world Be engaged and ready for when Southeast Asia's recovery takes hold For those with a medium to longer term view, Southeast Asia will continue to offer opportunities, COVID19 or not. Southeast Asia was one of the fastest growing regions in the world before the covid 19 crisis hit us. Now with the gl

Many people use uncertainty and risk interchangeably. Most leaders gravitate towards risk, but you can plan for uncertainty too.

Leaders who scenario plan can brainstorm a range of possibilities, from operating under various phases of extended lockdowns to war-gaming t

After months of doom and gloom, we finally have some reasonably good news. Countries around the world are taking concrete steps to reopen.

The constant churn of opinions and commentary would make us believe that the world as we know it has forever changed. Experts, analysts and opportunists claim that the "future of everything" – including subjects like globalization, education, restaurants, and social interaction – will shift irrevocably. There seems to be a very simple and linear extrapolation of current trends during the lock-down to a future that will look exactly like life under the lock-down, but better. I

The effects of the pandemic will be massive. So are the governmental responses. Let's have some hope in human resilience, ingenuity and tenacity – and of course some good luck We here at Country Acuity Advisors don’t like to throw around the “H” word lightly, but US $8 trillion deserves it: that is an absolutely HUGE monetary injection. In fact, this is one of the largest outlays in recent times both in terms of absolute dollar and relative to global GDP. For context, China s

We are very bad at making predictions. Instead understand the landscape and context, then start planning.

We are in uncharted territory. But this is also the time when real leaders need to emerge. First choose compassion, then start planning.

A handpicked selection of opinions, news reports and reports, that sometimes are outside conventional thinking that will help you better understand and be prepared for whatever comes next. #resilience #uncertainty #riskmanagement #politicalrisks Country Acuity Insights: Business need to take a step back and look at the big picture. The world has not ended. The human tragedy needs to be addressed first. But this too shall pass, perhaps it may take a longer time, but it will pa