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Unpacking Pakistan’s New IMF Bailout
The BGA Pakistan Team, led by Senior Advisor Aniq Zafar, wrote an update to clients on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout to Pakistan amid the fallout from the country’s devastating monsoon floods. Context The IMF approved the extension of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program on September 5, staving off a potential economic default. Following several months of negotiations, the IMF authorized the immediate disbursement of $1.2 billion and increased Pakistan’s total funding … Continue Reading
Aniq Zafar
What Australia’s New Defense Digital Strategy Means for Companies
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Fergus Hanson, wrote an update to clients on Australia’s release of new ICT and cybersecurity strategies from the Defense Department. Context Australia’s …
Fergus Hanson
Malaysia’s Next Election Looms After Najib Court Decision
The BGA Malaysia Team, led by Managing Director Hazree Turee, wrote an update to clients on the decision by Malaysia’s federal court to uphold former Prime Minister Najib’s conviction and jail sentence. …
Hazree Mohd Turee
New Philippine Budget Seeks Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
The BGA Philippines Team, led by Managing Director Victor Andres Manhit, wrote an update to clients on President Marcos’ first full-year budget which seeks inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Context Philippine President …
Victor Andres Manhit
Singapore Prioritizes National Unity and Economic Transformation in Annual Rally
The BGA Singapore Team led by Managing Director Nydia Ngiow, wrote an update to clients on the key takeaways from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech which prioritized national unity …
Nydia Ngiow
Philippines Eyes New Economic Measures Under Marcos
The BGA Philippines Team, led by Managing Director Victor Andres Manhit, wrote an update to clients on proposed measures by the Philippines government to reduce debt and drive economic growth …
Victor Andres Manhit
Australian Government Consults Private Sector on Emissions Thresholds
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Fergus Hanson, wrote an update to clients on efforts by the Australian government to reform the Safeguard Mechanism to help achieve Australia’s emissions targets. …
Fergus Hanson
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