An improved business climate, significant government stimulus and cheap finance helped to create a record year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2021, with global activity reaching an all-time high.
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Economic view | Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment; and Chairman, Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)
13 Jan 2022
To what extent has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted investment performance in Indonesia, particularly with regards to ESG?
In a year in which significant political efforts have been made to speed up the energy transition, 2021 has also been record-breaking for green finance, as governments, international institutions and lenders alike seek to support the shift towards renewables.
Following on from a year in which supply chains and international travel were severely disrupted, 2021 saw an increase in global cooperation, as institutions, businesses and governments alike sought to work together to find solutions to some of the world’s major challenges.
Economic update | Asia: Year in Review 2021
1 Dec 2021
While Asia witnessed a return to growth following the economic uncertainty of 2020, a number of factors such as supply chain bottlenecks, weak global demand and the persistence of Covid-19 somewhat hindered the region’s economic recovery in 2021.
After remaining resilient in 2020, the Islamic finance segment is performing strongly this year, as an improved economic environment, a rise in the number of large projects and an increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors combine to drive demand.