Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) for Martinique – October 2024

Overview: Martinique is currently experiencing significant social unrest and security concerns. Recent developments, particularly related to political protests over rising living costs, have led to...

Portugal’s Immigration Clampdown: Implications for Business, Expats, and South Asian Migrants Caught in Legal Limbo

Introduction Portugal's liberal immigration policy has long been an exception within the European Union. For two decades, Portugal represented a gateway to Europe for many South Asian migrants...

Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) for Martinique – October 2024

Overview: Martinique is currently experiencing significant social unrest and security concerns. Recent developments, particularly related to political protests over rising living costs, have led to...

Universal Avalanche Safety Guide

Understanding Avalanches Avalanches involve large amounts of snow rapidly descending down slopes, typically between 30 to 45 degrees. They can reach speeds of 60-80 mph and are dangerous due to...

Kazakhstan’s Real Estate Turmoil: Implications for Businesses, Expats, and Travellers Over 30 Years of Independence

Kazakhstan’s Real Estate Turmoil: Implications for Businesses, Expats, and Travellers Over 30 Years of Independence Introduction Kazakhstan’s real estate market, despite the country’s strategic...

Envisioning the Asia-Pacific’s Feminist Future: Implications for Business, Expats, and Travelers

Introduction In mid-September, over 500 feminists from 31 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to participate in the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum (APFF)...

Universal Guide for Power Outages

Power outages can happen unexpectedly and may last for a few minutes to several days. Whether caused by severe weather, accidents, or infrastructure issues, it’s important to be prepared. This guide...

The ESG Boom: Who Derailed the Sustainable Finance Movement and What Comes Next?

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing was once the golden child of global finance, hailed as a transformative force capable of aligning profit with purpose. Asset managers touted their...

Education Under Siege: The Far-Reaching Impact of School Closures in West and Central Africa on Business, Expats, and Travelers

In the conflict-stricken regions of West and Central Africa, the scale of school closures due to violence and insecurity is staggering. As of June 2024, more than 14,000 schools have been forced to...

Universal Guide to Understanding and Preventing Mpox (Monkeypox)

What is Mpox? Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) is a viral disease caused by the mpox virus. It can spread from animals to humans and between humans, primarily through close contact. Mpox is not as...