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Let the Sun Shine: Restricting the Press Restricts Markets

Onclusive

When a newspaper closes, the local government’s borrowing costs rise because diminished scrutiny makes investors less comfortable,” according to a 2019 Journal of Financial Economics report.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Hong Kong – Asia’s World City

Bianchi Biz Blog

As one of the world’s leading international financial centers, it boasts a prime geographical location, a gateway to Mainland China, and acts as a conduit for global enterprises looking to tap into the vast Asian markets. Sensitivity to local issues, cultural nuances, and global perspectives is crucial to maintain a positive brand image.

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis. The crisis has had a devastating impact on financial capital but has led to a rise in social capital. It also highlights priority skills areas for the future.

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Report: Companies Face a New Era of Scrutiny on Political Activity

PRSay

Educate employees and the public about your company’s activity, as well as the distinction between this activity and that of an affiliated Political Action Committee (PAC), which is separately governed and funded by employee contributions, not corporate funds. Enhance governance and reassess the company’s role in the political arena.

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New leadership signals new — but unpredictable — opportunity for Indonesia’s tech sector 

The Hoffman Agency

Financial markets are reacting favorably , as the Jokowi administration has been widely credited for its deft handling of the economy over the years. Beyond relocating the capital city to Nusantara (known as IKN), the government plans to take a holistic approach to address Indonesia’s digital economy development needs.

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Pivoting East: How China’s Economy Influences Global Business Strategy

Stern + Associates

Whether you’re a financial services group that only passively invests in China, or if you’re a university that engages Chinese students, or if you’re manufacturing anything from cat food to quantum chips – if you want to be successful, you need to have a theory of where China comes from, where it’s going and how people in the party-state think.”

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Tokyo, Japan – Premier Destination for Business

Bianchi Biz Blog

Tokyo’s government actively fosters a business-friendly environment through supportive policies, promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and foreign investment. Local economy is not as bad as it may look based on just the indicators. Economy in Japan looks blunt these days, but it is due to currency fluctuations.

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