New York – On January 15th, FAO Global joined a private tour of the New York Stock Exchange invited by Morgan Stanley. FAO Global’s CEO Brandon Hughes had the opportunity to talk with floor traders and gain a better understanding of how international companies conduct initial public offerings (IPOs). Special thanks to Morgan Stanley and…
Las Vegas – FAO Global’s CEO Brandon Hughes spoke on a panel during the annual China Night at the Consumer Electronic Show. The topic was on Smart Technology and Challenges facing the United States and China. During the 1-hour panel discussion Brandon highlighted first hand insights into Chinese technology advancements being showcased around the world…
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – During the week of November 18th, FAO Global led a trade delegation to Ulaanbaatar , Mongolia and represented the Asian American Chamber during a 3-day conference. The event was sponsored by the Mongolian Brand Association, a NGO consisting of more than 200 small & medium sized enterprises (SMEs). During the visit, FAO…
Washington, DC – FAO Global CEO Brandon Hughes addresses a group of international diplomats and business leaders at the U.S. Senate Hart Building as part of the Eurasia Summit on November 4, 2019. See the full video below. If our insights can be of use to you and your organization, please contact us here. About…
Public perception, a crackdown on corruption, and a increasingly politicized environment around foreign luxury goods is creating issues for luxury goods manufacturers (including some luxury autos). Luxury items by and large are doing well in China but those that are tied to a political or cultural issue have ran into problems that quickly escalate beyond simple criticism.
Below are a few recent incidents in which foreign luxury goods have been found in the spotlight.
As a strategic part of the first island chain in the Asia Pacific region, Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), is a crucial player in regional and global trade and investment, especially in high-tech industries. According to data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Taiwan ranks as having the 21st highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita based on Purchasing Power…
FAO Global’s Founder and CEO Brandon Hughes gives his firsthand experience landing at Hong Kong International Airport during the recent protests. This article was originally published via Linkedin here. On Sunday August 11, I landed at Hong Kong International Airport and was greeted to rows upon rows of protesters outside of immigration from international arrivals. As I…
Original Analysis on Current Events FAO Global conducts analysis on hundreds of significant events a week that impact the business environment between the U.S., China, and emerging economies in Asia. While most of these assessments are for client and internal use, we like to share events that may have been overlooked if you only follow…
Washington D.C. – On July 30, FAO Global Associate Sophia Song attended an event held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Hong Kong and the Indo-Pacific Political Economy with former U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong. At this event, the former U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong shared his insights on Hong Kong’s importance in Asia. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Hong Kong’s economy…
Original Analysis on Current Events FAO Global conducts analysis on hundreds of significant events a week that impact the business environment between the U.S., China, and emerging economies in Asia. While most of these assessments are for client and internal use, we like to share events that may have been overlooked if you only follow…
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