Adaptive risk management in the wake of a pandemic
Although the global economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has yet to be fully identified, industries face a number of challenges related to COVID-19. Scarce resources, supply chains disruption and unprecedented unemployment due to physical distancing measures expose organizations worldwide to unique risk challenges.
Our interactive charts provide insights into the evolving Political, Economic, Societal, Technological, Legal, and Environmental risks in near real time. Charts update as new data is added. Click on a chart data point to see the articles behind the analysis. Click on the symbol for an explanation of each chart. For more explanation on PESTLE risk categories click here.
Which PESTLE risk factors are being talked about the most?
Where are we witnessing the biggest risk impacts?
What risk issues are people talking about?
COVID-19 PESTLE
- Prefer strict safety measures to partial lockdowns: India Inc April 11, 2021...restrictions such as night curfew and full lockdowns amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. “Three out of four respondents feel that the implementation of night curfew or a partial lockdown will impact...
- RMG sector / BGMEA claims govt allows RMG factories to remain open April 11, 2021...Faruque told reporters that the decision was taken at a meeting of COVID-19 Inter-Ministry taskforce, presided over by the cabinet secretary. ‘This is a great success and the industry has...
- ‘Dumb son of a bitch’: Trump attacks McConnell in Republican donors speech April 11, 2021...s top medical adviser who was a key member of Trump’s coronavirus taskforce. Trump also said Covid-19 vaccines should be renamed “Trumpcines” in his honour. According to Politico , the attack...
- St Vincent volcano: New ‘explosive event’ causes power cuts April 11, 2021...have imposed limits on the number of evacuees they take due to COVID-19 protocols. The ash has forced the cancellation of several flights, and poor visibility limited evacuations in some areas...
- Ash-covered St. Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions April 11, 2021...remain calm, be patient and keep trying to protect themselves from the coronavirus. He said officials were trying to figure out the best way to collect and dispose of the ash, which covered...
- Eskom’s 15 percent tariff hike will hit South Africans hard April 11, 2021...consider raising its tariffs in the aftermath of the high level of Covid-19. If Eskom and the government consider and care for the poor, a plan was to be developed to protect the poor and jobless...
- This International Agreement Could Lead To Pandemics Worse Than COVID-19 April 11, 2021Imagine if China had refused to share Covid-19's genetic sequences with other countries. Vaccine development would have been delayed indefinitely. Monitoring the virus would have been next to...
- Coronavirus vaccine technology is paving the way for a whole new approach to flu shots April 11, 2021The technology used in two of the coronavirus vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration may enable scientists to develop flu shots in record time, but also make inoculations that...
- Biden’s global corporate tax shake-up an opportunity for Ireland April 11, 2021...of the G20 finance ministers, Irish eyes remained transfixed on the daily Covid-19 case numbers. The Yellen endorsement might yet be the most pivotal moment in that month for the Irish business...
- Italy fears the MAFIA have infiltrated nation's vaccine supply to divert jabs to friends April 11, 2021...are investigating whether the mafia is redirecting some of the country's Covid-19 vaccine supply It comes amid criticism of Italy's failure to vaccinate the most vulnerable members of society...
Which societal risks are dominating in the media?
Which economic risks are trending at the moment?
COVID-19 Cases, Coverage, and S&P 500 over time
Which companies are at the center of attention?
What are the main technological risks in both private and public sectors?
Media coverage of technological advances
COVID-19 technological advances news feed
COVID-19 technological advances news feed
- RMG sector / BGMEA claims govt allows RMG factories to remain open April 11, 2021Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association president-elect Faruque Hasan on Sunday claimed that the government had agreed to keep the export-oriented industries open during the...
- Telangana also hit by Covid vaccine shortage ... April 11, 2021Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Telangana has also joined the states facing shortage of Covid-19 vaccines as the state government has urged the Centre to immediately provide at least 30 lakh doses.Chief...
- Toyota tops YouGov’s 2021 Automotive Rankings in Saudi Arabia April 11, 2021YouGov’s 2021 Automotive Rankings reveal Toyota enjoys the best brand health among Saudi residents and tops the list with an Index score of 36. Along with the parent brand, its luxury segment...
- Shenzhen property: how home prices in the Chinese tech hub compare to Hong Kong’s April 11, 2021Shenzhen was nothing more than a fishing village four decades ago, before China carved out its first special economic zone to experiment with market capitalism. Well-heeled people from...
- Dubai SME Members Won Contracts Worth AED 7.5 Billion Since Launch Of GPP In 2002 April 11, 2021Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, supported its members with procurement contracts worth AED 896 million from 61 local and...
- Recab UK: How has 2020 reshaped manufacturing? April 11, 2021Martin Frederiksen, Managing Director at Recab UK reflects on the events of 2020 and how it has reshaped the manufacturing industry In the space of 12 months, industry has changed completely. The...
- 23 per cent of users always permit apps, services to access mic, webcam: Report April 11, 202160 per cent of users says they are concerned that this could be done via malicious software With the rise in video conferencing and collaboration apps, people are looking to strike a balance...
- MYOB set to move into invoice financing in wake of Greensill collapse April 11, 2021MYOB chief executive Greg Ellis says the accounting software firm is undeterred by the collapse of Anglo-Australian fintech Greensill Capital as it prepares to expand into invoice financing for its...
- UAE cable giant Ducab winds in 36% profit gain for 2020 April 11, 2021Dubai: Demand from projects in the UAE ensured the cables and metals manufacturer Ducab Group did not have to cut down on production at any point during 2020. This in turn helped full-year profits to...
- Global news that could spur a print surge - The Noel D'Cunha Sunday Column April 11, 2021Agfa, Flint up its plate, ink prices Agfa has announced a big increase in plate prices worldwide, in response to the soaring raw material costs. According to the company, soaring input costs,...