2022 was a tumultuous year in many ways. While climate-related shocks became even more prevalent and severe, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a global energy crisis that continues to affect mill ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-06
... onductors may slow this progress, but they will not end it. All told, the US holds a strong hand. But if it succumbs to hysteria about China’s rise or complacency about its “peak,” it could play its c ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-06
... s – there may be no single individual who dictates and can manipulate our cognition on their own, but collectively, in combination, social structures and ideologically enshrined doctrines come to skew ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-05
... es, Japan may finally exit its near-zero era. Higher interest rates would immediately put pressure on the Japanese government, as the country’s debt amounts to 260% of GDP. If one were to integrate th ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-05
... rmeasures may be taken based on the principle of reciprocity.Joining the chorus is Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, who called it unnecessary and inappropriate for countries to impose stricter Covid ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-04
... ine War – may also be a drag on global aggregate demand, hurting Chinese trade, while continued supply-chain disruptions will compound the damage. And then there is the demand-crushing impact of natur ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-04
... rgies. It may be difficult to accept this ambiguity, but the urgent need to avert a climate catastrophe requires no less. Given hydrogen’s many potential applications, some leading experts estimate th ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-04
... al cases “may lead to national security risks.” An overseas lawyer, it seems, is ipso facto not as trustworthy as a Hong Kong one. It’s unclear if the CFA will be asked to apply for a certificate. But ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-04
... concerns may also affect customer loyalty, as once customers experience fraud or payment friction, their trust in SMEs may be diminished. This erosion of trust can make customers decide to make futur ...More
EJ Insight2023-01-03
... epreneurs may dazzle, and yet all that glitters is not gold; Fourth, that humanity tends to be unduly naïve and myopic when it comes to existential risks. We’d gone through propositions 1 and 2 in the ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-30
... epreneurs may dazzle, and yet all that glitters is not gold; Fourth, that humanity tends to be unduly naïve and myopic when it comes to existential risks. Let’s start with the first. For the first tim ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-29
In recent years, a circular economy has emerged in the mainland. Although its development pattern is different from other places, it may create a lot of business opportunities. The mainland government ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-27
... vout. One may not believe in God – but one can still accept and acknowledge the beauty of verses written about God. Indeed, that is what we regularly do when perusing literature. We may believe, outsi ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-23
... ls, which may well compel punctuation or recalibration to their equilibria; and the extent to which implementers of policies are capable of adapting to the specific circumstances on the ground. To vis ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-22
... nough. In May 2023, delegates will have another chance. Representatives of governments from around the world will convene in Paris for the INC’s second meeting. Their mission will once again be to wor ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-22
... xecutives may be tempted to use iPaaS as a short-term solution for project-based management, a long-term perspective would provide a better return on investment as well as clarity on tackling future i ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-22
... , as they may want to avoid cooking and cleaning, while others may want to enjoy a festive meal at home or host a party. Since the start of the pandemic, more people order food online, and the holiday ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-21
... This wave may threaten sales of new luxury items too. According to the statistics of Bain & Company, a research institute, secondhand luxury sales were up 65% in 2021 relative to 2017, while the s ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-19
... s, and we may instead be headed to a catastrophic 2.8°C temperature rise by the end of the century. As the United Kingdom’s COP27 representative Alok Sharma noted after the conference, the 1.5°C goal ...More
EJ Insight2022-12-19
