Our Scans · (FS.10.00) Covid-19 · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of economic risk diversification, making it imperative for New Zealand to reduce its dependence on a few key trading partners. FirstPost
• Like other countries, Ghana has encountered numerous economic difficulties in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially intensifying the desire of many doctors to seek opportunities abroad. BioMed Central
• Economic Stability of Australia: Despite the global economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia's economy has rebounded well. cambridgejournal.co.uk
• Reshoring and Supply Chain Resilience The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, leading to increased investment in domestic plastic and rubber production. AllAmerican.org
• Educational development: 71% of parents express concerns about their children's educational catch-up needs, exacerbated by disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but also rising in the last year. theHRDIRECTOR
• The long echo of the negative public response to COVID-19 has led to greater resistance to all forms of vaccination, putting children at risk for diseases, such as measles and polio, that had almost been eradicated in the developed world. The Atlantic
• Covid 19 and severe tropical cyclones, expose Vanuatu to its fragile health infrastructure and the need to invest in a health system that can better respond to the needs of Its people and to future pandemics that will be resilient to climate change and related natural disasters. RNZ
• Costa Rica expects to continue evolving as a destination for investors with strong promotion and protection programmes and friendly policies once the economic recovery following the effects of the covid-19 pandemic has strengthened. Aguilar Castillo Love
• Cascading risks, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, the global cost-of-living crisis and the impacts of the climate crisis, threaten inclusive and sustainable development across Asia Pacific. MNATION | Uplifting the Ummah
• Canadian members of the World Council for Health have written to government officials demanding immediate action to safeguard the risks to public health posed by mRNA products sold as COVID-19 vaccines. CanadianShareableNews Substack
• NPP loyalists might see criticisms of Bawumia as unfair attacks on a candidate they admire because they believe the current economic challenges are not limited to Ghana but the entire world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ghana News Agency
• Driven by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the growing demand for flexible work options presents a significant opportunity for women to enhance their economic participation and career progression. phys.org
• With regards to public health, as long as COVID-19 outbreaks exist in large numbers elsewhere in the world, there is no guarantee that the UK will not face another wave. Varsity Online
• The COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine have exposed vulnerabilities in the international system, while emerging technologies and economic security have strained social cohesion and intensified economic competitiveness. Asia Society
• The Covid pandemic and its aftermath have triggered new alarm across the Global South over the deepening international debt crisis that now threatens to derail Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and other Sustainable Development Goals, future pandemic preparedness, and global warming mitigation. BioMed Central
• After several years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and inflation, international markets have started to recover, helping Vietnam's seafood sector return to its typical growth pattern. Vietnam Fisheries Magazine
• During the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent periods of US monetary policy normalization after quantitative easing during COVID-19, global financial markets have encountered elevated levels of volatility and risk. Nature
• The US dollar experienced a rollercoaster year, initially depreciating against major currencies as markets anticipated the Federal Reserve's first rate cut since the COVID-19 pandemic. Market Pulse
• Events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Suez Canal disruption have highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains, prompting companies to localize their operations within key markets. Asia Times
• Global Public Debt: Projected to reach USD 315 trillion in 2024, global debt encompasses borrowings by households, businesses, and governments, driven by factors like the Covid-19 pandemic and rising commodity prices. EDUREV.IN
• Despite disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in recent years and rising research and development costs globally, pharmaceutical companies have remained agile. ProClinical
• The latest move reflects a global trend where governments are investing in the chip industry to secure local production of vital components, a need highlighted by supply disruptions during the Covid era and by geopolitical tensions. Verdict
• External challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical disruptions, climate change, and volatile economic conditions have forced supply chain managers to re-evaluate their global footprint, diversify risk, and shorten supply lines to create more resilient supply networks. Supply Chain Management Review

Last updated: 28 March 2025