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.
Shanghai, China – FAO Global is pleased to announce our new Head of APAC Strategy, Cameron Johnson. Cameron will help our clients on the ground in Asia enhance their footprint abroad. FAO Global is very excited to have Cameron’s wealth of knowledge and experiences join our team and to help our clients gain leverage in…
Observations from Discussions with Chinese CEOs Since starting my own global consulting practice FAO Global, I have talked to many Chinese investors and business owners who want to enter the U.S. market but are concerned over the geopolitical and market trends in the United States. Companies that want to invest in non-technical or national security sectors are unsure…
Insights from Years of Doing Business in China There is a barrage of political and market misconceptions about doing business in China. Many of them are for a political purpose and don’t really rely on truth or fact, but most misconceptions are born out of outdated or misinformed experiences. Having lived in China for many years,…
When to Choose a Chinese Partner Taking on a Chinese partner has significant benefits for foreign companies entering the Chinese market but establishing a trusting relationship can take years to develop. Even still, that relationship may not be the right fit for your business model. China has slowly been opening its requirement for 50% local ownership in many sectors and depending on the industry, you…
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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