International Risk Review

Eltoma would like to draw your attention to potential business risks associated with trading in overseas countries. The headlines below highlight some of the recent changes that have impacted the risk environment.

AFRICA

Kenya – The March election will determine trends in political and economic risk.

Tunisia – Tunisia's country risk rating is downgraded on account of dramatic political developments.

MIDDLE EAST

Israel – A more centrist government faces major political and economic challenges.

Yemen – A government offensive fails to dislodge Al Qaeda-affiliated militants.

WESTERN EUROPE

France – France's country risk rating is downgraded as the government looks unlikely to achieve its targets.

Turkey – Turkey's country risk rating is upgraded after negotiations between the government and Kurdish separatists.

EASTERN EUROPE

Lithuania – Improved exports drive economic expansion.

Slovenia – The fracturing coalition poses a risk to key economic reforms.

ASIA PACIFIC

Cambodia – The key garments and tourism sectors face good prospects in 2013.

Thailand – Domestic demand remains robust but currency appreciation worries policymakers.

AMERICAS

Dominican Republic – Political risks increase as the government reviews the terms of a major mining concession.

Jamaica – The risk profile remains under pressure amid serious economic concerns.