Europe
Geopolitical rifts benefit South-east Asia tech sector
Western efforts to decouple from China's technology sector are boosting the attractiveness of South-east Asia
South-east AsiaMoldova and Ukraine to upgrade cross-border links
Moldova has been pursuing the upgrade of cross-border transport links with Ukraine
UkraineUK accession highlights CPTPP’s potential
UK entry into the CPTPP is of economic benefit to the bloc’s members, but geopolitical factors are also at play
United KingdomFrance’s role in Eastern Europe will expand
President Macron's speech at a security conference in Slovakia highlights France's growing importance in Eastern Europe
FranceEnergy spending plans signpost more market volatility
Oil market investment trends suggest greater cartel control of the oil market as demand for the fuel peaks and declines
InternationalCommercial property unlikely to spark a global crisis
The commercial property market is under increasing strain but is unlikely to trigger a global financial crisis
InternationalPragmatism will sustain Italy’s support for Ukraine
Italy’s populist government has defied concerns that it would undermine Western unity in supporting Ukraine
EUPolish government’s Russia scare campaign may backfire
Poland has passed controversial legislation that could be used against opposition politicians
Poland
