Our previous discussion took us to the conclusion that racism can manifest in both speech and action. It is equally apparent that racism can rear its head in places where it is least expected to – it ...More
EJ Insight2021-04-08
I must declare an interest here, as an author, I am wedded to the idea of people reading a physical rather than an e book. The cost of acquiring a physical book is higher and therefore the commission ...More
EJ Insight2021-04-01
In the immediate aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis, measures were taken to prevent another potential systemic meltdown. The process of reform was contentious at the time, but the legislati ...More
EJ Insight2021-04-01
Asian real estate remains an attractive asset class although COVID-19 has changed the face of the sector. Pre-COVID-19, Asia’s real estate sector was largely focused on retail, residential, hospitalit ...More
EJ Insight2021-04-01
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s hasty revocation of a hastily announced Easter lockdown was surprising, even shocking, given her ever-calm demeanor. Even more extraordinary was the apology she issue ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-31
Hong Kong being a city well-known for its resilience, has seen businesses quickly shift to an online model at the onset of COVID-19 -- operating with video conferencing, and forming a new way of commu ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-29
Today, many authorities use geographic information to drive economic development, mitigate the impact of climate change, and promote high-tech applications such as 5G and unmanned driving. Therefore, ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-29
The United States expects to “celebrate independence” from COVID-19 by Independence Day (July 4), when vaccines will have been made available to all adults. But for many developing countries and emerg ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-26
The United States and the world entered recession a year ago. Normally, economists can’t predict the onset of a downturn. But because this recession stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic, they could reli ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-26
Swire is pleased to announce that it has injected an additional HK$150 million into Swire Trust, the Group’s philanthropic arm, to fund around 30 inspirational projects that drive lasting and positive ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-25
Humanity’s consumption of fresh water has long exceeded the rate of replenishment. Now, researchers are warning that this essential natural resource is running out. If we are to reverse this trend, in ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-24
Central banks’ unconventional policies undoubtedly rescued financial markets in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height. But those actions now leave central banks joined at the hip with cred ...More
EJ Insight2021-03-23
