Region: Southeast Asia Vietnam – Fearing prosecution for corruption, officials will be less willing to approve business licences Economy Reputation Stability
Region: Former Soviet Union Azerbaijan – Baku’s assertive approach to Nagorno-Karabakh will fail to disrupt EU energy engagement Geopolitics Reputation
Region: Western Europe Germany Deep Dive – New China strategy will not deliver outright ban on Huawei in coming years Business Geopolitics Reputation
Region: North Africa Burkina Faso – Wagner Group’s deployment likely in coming months, even if recent allegations are unfounded Geopolitics Reputation Stability
Region: Southeast Asia Philippines – Creation of sovereign wealth fund will not increase infrastructure spending in coming year Economy Reputation Stability
Region: Southeast Asia Vietnam – Government will reduce digital rights and increase regulations for technology firms in coming year Business Reputation Stability
Region: Eastern Europe Romania – Austrian brands face increased reputational and vandalism risks following Vienna’s rejection of Bucharest’s Schengen bid Business Reputation
Region: Southern Africa Malawi – Vice president’s arrest on corruption charges will partially boost confidence in government’s anti-graft drive Business Reputation Stability
Region: West Africa Guinea – Corruption will remain pervasive despite dismissal of infrastructure minister and wider anti-corruption drive Business Reputation Stability
