This original article was published via Linkedin by Brandon Hughes. See original here. A Declining Environment for U.S. Business Operations According to a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China, nearly half of all U.S. companies have reported some form of retaliatory measures towards their business operations in China due to the…
Executive Summary This FAO Global case study covers the saga involving famed fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) and its subsequent down-fall in the Chinese market. A poorly chosen advertisement campaign that sparked national and cultural outrage ultimately lead to the near boycott of the company’s products in the world’s largest luxury goods market. This…
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…
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 the major media outlets. We send these assessments out via our newsletter.
On January 31, Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He ended two days of talks in the U.S. by delivering a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that China hopes both sides will meet in the middle. ..Read More Here.
A weekly roll-up of news and events highlighting opportunity and risk to companies operating in China & Southeast Asia. This weeks China Intel Briefs Cover the ASEAN summit underway in Singapore with landmark e-commerce agreement, China temporarily reinstates ban on rhinoceros’ horns and tiger bones, Central Bank of China will cushion but allow for declining yuan, Asia free-trade deal stalls at ASEAN, Young ‘Marxists’ detained and missing in China , President Xi visits APEC Summit , Monetary easing supports Chinese bonds, and U.S. President Donald Trump raise hopes for China trade deal….. Read More Here…..
Weekly Update on Opportunities and Risk for Companies doing business in China & Southeast Asia. This weeks summary covers the China International Import Expo begins in Shanghai, China’s service sector growth rate, UN Probe on China Human Rights Record, China-Russia Confirm Arms Deals at Zhuhai Airshow, China unveils ‘world’s first’ AI news anchor, and Mattis, Pompeo, meet with Chinese leadership in Washington….
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By Levi Rasmussen – As of October 8th, tensions between the United States and China escalated in the South China Sea. A ramp up in live fire naval drills, increased bomber flights, and a recent near collision between two naval vessels all contributed to the rise in tensions. During what the US military calls…Read More Here.
By Levi Rasmussen- On September 30th, North American countries agreed to a new free trade deal called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This trade deal replaces the long-standing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) among the three countries. The US placed emphasis on agriculture…Read More Here.
By Levi Rasmussen – On October 7th, the Chinese government announced that they would lower their national bank reserve requirement ratio by one percent. Although this may not seem like a significant change, nearly $175 billion will be freed for banks to lend out and to pay off short-term debt. This is the third time in 2018 the country has….Read More Here.
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