In this latest podcast instalment, GTR speaks with Rajiv Biswas, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at IHS Markit on the impact of COVID-19 on trade and global supply in East Asia.

Among the key points covered:

• Where do from here? Assessing the risk of financial crises arising due to deep global economic shocks


• How long can the lockdown of major economies continue as global unemployment and government debt levels soar?


• To what extent does the current situation demonstrate the importance of robust value chains?


• Are we likely to see a change in the approach to dealing with China going forward?


• Has the pandemic exposed flaws in the 'just in time' inventory model particularly in the supply of essential products?


• What are the likely political consequences of the huge expenditure undertaken by nation states to prop up their economies?