Political Risk
Myanmar
BMI View: Myanmar's leaders face a stark choice between gradual reform or eventual revolution. For now, the regime is striking a more moderate tone, but we see a risk of renewed popular...
2011-09-01Although the economic 'triggers' which helped ignite political chaos in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are, to some extent, present in Asia, we do not expect a similar popular...
2011-02-22Myanmar
Criticisms of an unfair electoral process and recent accusations of involvement in the development of nuclear weapons are damaging Myanmar's relationship with the international community....
2010-06-28Cambodia
BMI View: BMI's revised business environment risk ratings put Cambodia in 122nd place out of 167 globally with a score of just 34.4. While the economy enjoys relative market openness,...
2010-03-30Thailand
The ongoing protests in Bangkok have thus far been peaceful, but we remain wary of street violence in the coming days. Should the protests spin out of control, we do not rule out...
2010-03-15Cambodia
BMI View: A beleaguered opposition, coupled with the government's increasing alignment towards Beijing, are posing significant threats to Cambodia's democratic credentials. From our...
2010-03-02Myanmar
BMI View: The durability of Myanmar's ruling State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) junta will be tested in 2010, assuming that planned elections take place. We expect the military...
2010-02-22Vietnam
The 11th National Congress of the Communist Party in January 2011 will serve to keep the political barometer high. We expect some criticism of Hanoi's handling of the macroeconomic...
2010-02-12
