Category: Agenda 360

Coins and fireworks

Global to Multi-Local

The global economic order has shifted from unipolar globalization to a fragmented landscape of geopolitical competition and regional priorities. Businesses now face the challenge of replacing efficiency-driven strategies with resilience-focused, “multi-local” approaches tailored to national contexts....

April 29, 2026 / Lucas Browne
Corporate group discussion

The Media World Is Multipolar, Your Strategy Should Be Too 

Global visibility outpaces understanding in MENA, where fast narratives overshadow context. This impacts business, investor confidence and risk perception, emphasizing the need for deliberate, nuanced communication in a complex, evolving landscape....

World Bank spring meetings 2026

An Abundance of Risk Creating an Abundance of Corporate Opportunity at the 2026 Spring Meetings

Key insights from the 2026 Spring Meetings highlight geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, AI governance challenges and global trade uncertainties. Leaders must embrace proactive strategies, balancing resilience and opportunity in an increasingly interconnected and disruptive world....

April 21, 2026 / Jonathan Lang
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Hanoi’s View from the Future: Vietnam and China in a New Strategic Era

Vietnam is redefining its strategic posture with bold economic integration and industrial acceleration. By deepening ties with China in aviation, logistics and technology, Hanoi positions itself as a key player in global trade realignment while maintaining sovereignty and independence....

April 20, 2026 / Danny Phan
Chinese flag

When Geopolitics Becomes Part of the Balance Sheet

The 2026 update to the U.S. Department of Defense’s “Chinese Military Companies” list sparked market turmoil, highlighting the growing entanglement of geopolitics and commerce. As globalization evolves, companies must prioritize political strategy alongside business execution to navigate heightened scrutiny and shifting U.S.–China relations....

April 15, 2026 / Kate Zhao
Global network

Rethinking Public Affairs in the Age of ‘Poli-Lateralism’

Poli-lateralism is reshaping international relations, particularly in the EU, as governments form dynamic, issue-driven alliances that challenge traditional multilateral frameworks. This evolving model requires agility, strategic coordination and new public affairs competencies to navigate its complexity....

April 6, 2026 / Matteo Martone
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Trading on Uncertainty: How Prediction Markets Are Reshaping Corporate Risk and Reputation

Fueled by geopolitical uncertainty and rising interest in trading, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are expanding rapidly. These platforms present opportunities and risks, requiring companies to address regulatory challenges and protect brand reputation proactively....

March 6, 2026 / Sarah Barbour, Ethan Fox
US and UK Flags Waving

From Trade to Trust: Insights Into the Future of UK-U.S. Relations

Industry and government leaders from the U.S. and U.K. explored the future of transatlantic relations, focusing on trade priorities, regulatory alignment and partnerships like the EPD and TPD to enhance economic cooperation, innovation and global competitiveness....

March 5, 2026 / Peter Cuomo
Cargo ship

After the IEEPA Ruling: An APCO Agenda360 Briefing

APCO held two briefings to discuss the decision's impact on the Trump administration's trade strategy, what's next for refunds and opportunities for businesses going forward. The following is a brief recap of the key insights shared during the sessions....

Singapore

The New Asian Century: The Quiet Pivot to Southeast Asia 

Southeast Asia is redefining global influence through assertive economic policy, digital self-reliance, resource control and vibrant cultural exports—transforming from a hedged crossroads into the dynamic center of the “Asian Century.”...

January 29, 2026 / Danny Phan