Module 2: Context
2. Regional Focus
Regional and industry-specific insights from leading Financial Times journalists
a) Ravi Mattu >> Asia Pacific
The FT Deputy Asia News Editor will talk about the Asia Pacific region: how countries from South Korea to Hong Kong to New Zealand, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh managed to contain Covid-19 more effectively than the US and much of Europe, and the prospects for a business recovery.
b) Rana Foroohar >> North America
The FT Global Business Columnist and Associate Editor will discuss the effects of Covid-19 on North America's economies and financial system. She will examine the political environment and how business and finance can emerge from the crisis.
c) Michael Stott >> Latin America
The FT Latin America Editor will talk about the policies of different governments in the region towards the coronavirus crisis, the economic and business effects, the political consequences and the region's prospects.
d) James Kynge >> China
FT Global China Editor and author of the bestselling book China Shakes the World will talk about China's response to the coronavirus, the state of the economy and the effect on the ruling party and on the country's international relations.
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Module 3: Competition
3. Industry-Specific Focus
As important as understanding your organisation it is to understand the dynamics and critical forces in your industry. The FT has some of the world's most experienced and well connected journalists who can offer unique insight into your sector.
a) Izabella Kaminska >> Financial Services
The Editor of FT Alphaville, the financial services blog, can help your business examine and understand the future of banking, financial services and fintech.
b) Sarah Neville >> Pharma & Healthcare
The race for finding effective treatments and vaccines for Covid-19 have put the pharma industries on the spotlight and brought to light challenges as well as opportunities for new, more agile players. Sarah Neville can you help you understand where the industry is going.
c) Peter Campbell >> Automotive
The FT Global Motor Industry Correspondent can offer a unique perspective and examine the impact of the coronavirus crisis on vehicle sales and the future for the development of electric and driverless cars.
d) Jonathan Eley >> Retail
The FT Retail Correspondent has a unique perspective on theimpact of Covid-19 on retailers worldwide, the future of bricks-and-mortar stores and of online shopping.