What s Happening?
There is a theme which I have followed for some years and it is showing no signs of stopping. It is the rise of the oriental consumer.
For we occidentals, the Far East is often seen as a luxurious holiday destination providing skinflints like me with the opportunity to buy excellent fake handbags.
These usually look impressive until examined by one s partner, who smells a rat.
Investing opportunity: The balance of global wealth has already started to change
Why Does It Matter?
The pandemic, as we know, emanated from China and spread rapidly throughout the region. However, having had previous experience of similar outbreaks such as SARS and MERS, the organisational efficiency of many eastern states was a wonder to watch.