Asia-Pacific

Assessing the Political Split between South and North India

The political split between South and North India is widening. This has security-relevant implications for multinational companies operating in the south of the country in particular.

Snapshot: Easter risks

Easter, the most important Christian festival, brings significant security and travel risks, spanning everything from potential terrorist attacks on places of worship to striking airline cabin crew disrupting holiday plans. Here are some.

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Snapshot: Philippines on full alert ahead of NPA anniversary

With Philippine security forces on full alert for attacks ahead of the 49th anniversary of the founding of the communist New People's Army on 29 March, and promising a 'summer offensive' against the non-state armed group, foreign organisations could find themselves caught in the crossfire. 

The threat of China’s crime crackdown to businesses

The latest prong of China’s anti-corruption campaign targets organised crime groups. This round of purges will heighten third-party, reputational, and legal risks for corporates operating on the mainland.

Snapshot: Impact of Trump blocking Broadcom deal

Donald Trump blocked Singapore-based semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom's planned takeover of US chipmaker Qualcomm on national security grounds. While China was not named, Broadcom was presumably targeted over perceived links to Beijing. How will this impact other non-Chinese companies with ethnic Chinese ownership or management?