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A Major Day for Democracy as Indonesia Goes to the Polls

A Major Day for Democracy as Indonesia Goes to the Polls

Indonesia's recent market trends indicate a resilient, cautiously optimistic economic landscape. Its upcoming election is one to watch for investors and businesses.
Sandpiper Health Announces Senior Appointments

Sandpiper Health Announces Senior Appointments

Sandpiper has announced the appointment of Eddie Morton and Vincent Pung as Deputy Leads of its specialist healthcare consultancy, Sandpiper Health.
Decision-making, Factionalism, and Government Relations in Japan

Decision-making, Factionalism, and Government Relations in Japan

Decision-making, Factionalism, and Government Relations in Japan January 2024 This article is part of Sandpiper’s Public Affairs Tracker content series on government relations in Asia-Pacific. Here, […]
Davos Do’s, Don’ts and the Themes of the 2024 Meeting

Davos Do’s, Don’ts and the Themes of the 2024 Meeting

Our top tips for communicators, marketeers and policymakers looking for their organisation and leadership to shape the debate and to have an impact at Davos 2024.
Top Trends to Shape Healthcare in 2024

Top Trends to Shape Healthcare in 2024

2024 is bringing a new set of changes, challenges, and opportunities to Asia Pacific’s healthcare sector. Shifting demographics, social changes, and new technologies such as cell and gene therapies, bio-inductive implants, and AI-assisted discovery are expected to reshape the industry.
Ripples, Fizzles, and Other Challenges: An Outlook for Asia-Pacific in 2024

Ripples, Fizzles, and Other Challenges: An Outlook for Asia-Pacific in 2024

The challenges faced by globalisation are evolving in real time. For those concentrating on Asia-Pacific, here are the top three worth-noting development.
Public Affairs Tracker: The Impact of U.S. & China Relations on Tech Sectors

Public Affairs Tracker: The Impact of U.S. & China Relations on Tech Sectors

Navigating the volatile U.S.-China relationship is becoming a challenge for global business executives, in particular in the tech sectors.
Public Affairs Tracker: Insights into the Singapore Budget

Public Affairs Tracker: Insights into the Singapore Budget

Singapore Budget 2023 takes pragmatic approach to support innovation and skills that will directly impact the tech sector.
China’s Reopening: What It Means for Asia Pacific and the World

China’s Reopening: What It Means for Asia Pacific and the World

China’s reopening may well be the most consequential economic event of 2023 with significant impact on global supply chain, tourism, foreign investment, and commodity prices expected.
Public Affairs Tracker: Global Vaccine Market Report 2022

Public Affairs Tracker: Global Vaccine Market Report 2022

As the world increasingly returns to pre-COVID life, it is timely for governments, vaccine makers and NGOs alike to align with global public health needs and leverage this growing emphasis on vaccine equity.
Healthcare Equity: Who’s Responsible for Closing the Gap?

Healthcare Equity: Who’s Responsible for Closing the Gap?

Closing the gap on health equity is not a single industry or sector’s issue. It will rely on sincere and constructive cross-sector innovation, communications and coordination to secure sustainable health systems for generations to come.
Public Affairs Tracker:  Key Takeaways from 20th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China

Public Affairs Tracker: Key Takeaways from 20th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China

From leadership shakeup to the shift of economic focus, here is what you need to know about the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.