The countries most vulnerable to global warming
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HSBC Global Research analysts are taking an increasingly granular look at which nations are the most and least resilient to climate change.
The big picture: A report this week ranked 77 countries on their capacity to adapt, shift away from fossil fuels, and benefit from growing cleantech markets.
The top 5 most resilient countries in their analysis are Sweden, France, Finland, Germany and the U.S.
The five most vulnerable are Nigeria, Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania and Tunisia.
Why it matters: It s no secret that global warming will hit poorer nations harder.
Foreign expert positive about FDI to Vietnam 08:59 | 07/01/2021
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Hanoi - Vietnam has been successful in controlling COVID-19 in 2020 and is likely to keep the situation contained next year, said Joseph Incalcaterra, chief economist for ASEAN at the HSBC Global Research, on an article recently published on www.dailymirror.uk.
Incalcaterra said Vietnam together with Singapore are two Southeast Asian countries that will be able to keep the pandemic under control and smoothly roll out vaccines.
He praised Vietnamâs handling of the virus, and said its response to the pandemic allowed the country to maintain its reputation as a âvery good destinationâ for foreign direct investment (FDI). The country has been seen as an alternative manufacturing hub for companies, given that FDI this year remains very resilient into Vietnam.