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Japan: Demographic Decline Tops Kishida’s Agenda as Tax Tussles Continue

Demographic decline is the most fundamental issue affecting Japan’s future, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision to put children and child-rearing policies at the top of his domestic agenda for 2023 makes sense politically. The issue evokes existential worries about the nation's future among voters, and being seen to take…

January 24, 2023
By James Brady
Schwandorf,,Germany,-,November,14,,2018:,German,Tank,Leopard,2Weekly Political Compass 1.23.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at the controversy around German tank deliveries. Meanwhile, Chinese tourists are returning to destinations across Asia, presidential runoff elections will be held in the Czech Republic, Brazil’s… January 23, 2023
Lima,,Peru:,Aerial,View,Of,Miraflores,Town,,Cliff,And,TheLATAM Pulse 1.23.23 This week, Peru continues to face severe volatility. Meanwhile, a regional summit in Argentina marks the first trip abroad of Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva since his recent inauguration. Bilateral agreements between Argentina and Brazil may be more substantive than anything emerging from the summit. Separately, Argentina’s debt… January 23, 2023
Interior,Of,Boardroom,With,Black,Armchairs,3d,RenderingThe Not-So-Secrets to Success: Board & CEO Collaboration No CEO succeeds alone. Their team, their customers, their investors and many other stakeholders all contribute to a CEO’s wins. Among these many relationships, the one with their board of directors is the most symbiotic. A CEO needs a board to share wisdom, serve as thought partners and provide objective… January 20, 2023
Beautiful,Natural,Scenery,Of,River,In,Southeast,Asia,Tropical,GreenTeneo U.S. ESG Roundup 1.19.23 Our bi-weekly spotlight explores key ESG-related market developments and their implications for corporates and investors. ESG in the News Republican attorneys general from 21 U.S. states wrote a letter on Tuesday to the leading proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, seeking answers by month’s end… January 20, 2023
Row,Of,Eu,European,Union,Flags,Flying,In,Front,OfWeathering the Storm: EU Responses to the 2022 Energy Crisis The EU has fundamentally reframed its energy policy in response to the energy crisis, broadening its focus from just climate to now also consider geopolitics, global industrial competitiveness and energy poverty. This paper outlines energy crisis measures taken by the EU so far as well as further planned initiatives. The… January 18, 2023
Parts,Of,Urban,Accra,Under,A,Blue,Skyline.,Accra,Housing.Weekly Political Compass 1.17.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Ghana’s debt exchange efforts. Meanwhile, senior US and Chinese decision-makers will meet, Germany will get a new defense secretary, protestors are calling on Peru’s president to… January 17, 2023
Washington,Dc,-,Aerial,View,Of,Pennsylvania,Street,With,FederalUS/China: What to Expect from the New Congress on China Policy Partial control of Congress will enable Republicans to hold hearings on issues including Taiwan and human rights, pressuring the Biden administration towards hardline policies. US-based multinationals will face accusations of "ESG hypocrisy" for advocating progressive causes within the US while failing to condemn alleged abuses in China. Congress is likely… January 10, 2023
Sunset,In,Brasã­lia,Showing,Congresso,Nacional,Building.Brazil: Day After Riots and Ransacking Favors Quick Return to Normalcy The three branches of government are acting fast to restore normalcy in the second week of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s administration following the storming of government buildings yesterday, 8 January. Existing protesting impetus should wane with the arrests of protestors and decisions implicating governors and mayors who do not… January 9, 2023
Sunset,In,Brasã­lia,Showing,Congresso,Nacional,Building.Weekly Political Compass 1.9.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Brazil. Meanwhile, China is easing travel restrictions, Germany is providing tanks to Ukraine, protests continue in… January 9, 2023
London,,Uk-,15,Dec,2020:,Cityscape,Of,London,Southwalk,IncludingUK Independent Hospitals: The Next Challenge The UK private healthcare market has seen a rebound in 2021 and 2022 post-Covid-19, driven in part by a surge in self-pay patients. A record number of people are opting to pay for their treatment privately to avoid long wait times in the NHS and access the quality and expertise… January 5, 2023
The,Netherlands,-,Schraalland,Near,De,Meije,Bodegraven.,Pond,WithTeneo U.S. ESG Roundup 1.5.23 Our bi-weekly spotlight explores key ESG-related market developments and their implications for corporates and investors. ESG in the News In 2023, U.S. and global regulators are set to build on the busiest year yet in climate and sustainability rulemaking, focusing on standards and clearer market guardrails. The Securities and… January 5, 2023
Aerial,Panoramic,View,Of,Shanghai,Skyline,At,Night,china.China: Covid Wave Sparks Chaos but not Worst-Case Scenarios China's abrupt transition away from zero-Covid has led to overcrowded hospitals and medication shortages, while driver shortages are delaying home delivery of groceries in some cities. Despite these problems, China so far appears to be avoiding the worst-case scenario of social and political instability, while public anger is unlikely… January 3, 2023
European,Flags,In,Front,Of,The,Berlaymont,Building,,Headquarters,OfEnergy Council Reaches Agreement on Gas Price Cap, Gas Price Measures and Renewable Energy Permitting At the Energy Council on 19 December, EU Member States reached an agreement on the Council Regulation establishing a market correction mechanism which will cap gas prices on specific energy exchanges. The Energy Council also adopted the Council Regulations on improved coordination of gas purchases, exchanges of gas across borders… January 3, 2023
Eleveted,,Night,View,Of,Makati,,The,Business,District,Of,MetroPhilippines: Why Marcos’ Sovereign Wealth Fund is Controversial The government’s specific goals in setting up a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) remain unclear. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is staking his political capital on the bill, which gives it a reasonable chance of approval when it moves forward to the senate next month. Oversight safeguards are included in the bill… December 20, 2022