Overseas Business Missions
In order to promote cross-border understanding, our Founder & CEO Brandon Hughes, offers accompanied business missions to China and Southeast Asia. These missions are intended to build your company’s professional network and provide an on-ground understanding of local market conditions and atmospherics. These business missions can be coordinated in conjunction with conferences, exhibitions, or conventions.
Xiamen – On September 9th, FAO Global CEO Brandon Hughes, attended an all-day forum focused on the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) from both a Chinese business perspective and government. This forum was part of the 20th China International Fair for Investment and Trade held in Xiamen City, Fujian province, China. The event was attended by provincial and city leaders from Xiamen and Fujian, as well the Ambassador to Beijing from Slovakia, the U.S. State Department, and an emissary from Egypt. – Brandon Hughes
As of May 30, Chinese construction firm, Gezhouba Group, acquired Brazilian water supply company Sistema Productor São Lourenço as part of the expansive the Belt and Road Initiative. The project is expected to help alleviate water shortage problems in Sao Paulo. Some experts are concerned that China is trying to expand its renewable energy influence in international markets by buying up foreign utility firms. – Ziqing Zhang
In the last week of May, the Canadian government announced that it was blocking a proposed $1.18 billion acquisition of the Canadian firm Aecon Group Inc. by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), citing national security concerns. Had the deal gone through, CCCC would have potentially received troves of documents from the Canadian government detailing government contracts, including nuclear reactors agreements.
On January 1, 2018, a team from FAO Global visited Myanmar to assess the economic, political, and security environment for western businesses. The trip visited the three major areas, Yangon (the Capital), Mandalay, and Bagan. During this 8-day trip, our associates talked with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Yangon, private consultants, and business owners to assess opportunities and challenges.
