Now confined to his apartment complex in Beijing, Ian Lahiffe observes the lasting impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on China's social, political and economic structures – and the ramifications for trade and investment in Ireland and elsewhere.
From trade wards to the "starbuckification" of food retail, Aidan Connolly foresees disruption and opportunities in the year(s) ahead – with Irish farmers and food processors showing disparate levels of readiness in the face of upcoming challenges.
There are many tax pitfalls for the unwary corporate globetrotters. Yet, the management of foreign subsidiaries is one of the few occasions where corporate governance and tax planning can assume equal importance.
Stuck between Trump’s lack of interest and China’s rising power, the relationship between Tokyo and Seoul is a fragile alliance in need of a steady hand.
Industry experts warn of a “disproportionate” impact on Ireland as new US tariffs are set to hit European exports in two weeks’ time.
Ireland is experiencing a set of complex, highly unpredictable effects from the ongoing trade wars and deeper rebalancing of trade policies is urgently required.
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