Kun Cao
Senior Manager
Senior Manager with solid experience in corporate and business unit strategy, market entry, new business development, and digitization. Currently leading various strategy efforts in energy, telecom, and IT sectors.
China sharpens maritime economic statecraft amid US tensions
15 October 2025 — Recent Chinese actions, from sanctioning U.S. subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean to imposing steep port fees on U.S.-linked vessels, illustrate Beijing’s growing use of targeted economic tools in the maritime domain.
Driving a successful ERP program with a balanced focus on internal development and system implementation
29 August 2025 — ERP implementation programs often struggle to meet their promised business value. To succeed, an ERP initiative must be approached as a holistic business transformation, ensuring the organization is ready to fully utilize the new system.
Transforming industrial waste into global green construction through scaling green cement and cement-free solutions
21 August 2025 — To effectively commercialize cement-free solutions globally, focus must be on trading waste sidestreams, enhancing data sharing, and increasing awareness through successful demonstration projects.
Navigating Arctic ambitions: opportunities and risks for Finland’s icebreaker industry
12 August 2025 — The Arctic region has emerged as a strategic focal point due to its vast economic potential and intensifying geopolitical competition. Finland is well-positioned to seize significant opportunities by strategically navigating complex opportunities and risks.
Reddal CEO Forum: Finnish economy’s adaptability in an ever-changing world
14 July 2025 — On May 28, 2025, Reddal hosted the first event of a global series of CEO Forums, themed “Finnish economy’s adaptability in an ever-changing world”, exploring the key challenges and opportunities shaping Finland’s – and Europe’s – future.
Vertical integration at sea: MSC’s port acquisition attempt triggers competition concerns
6 June 2025 — CK Hutchison’s decision to sell a majority stake in its global ports business to MSC has raised widespread concerns across the shipping and logistics industry. The deal, which would significantly expand MSC’s port presence worldwide, could disrupt competitive balance and tighten control over global trade routes.
Navigating global uncertainty using scenario analysis
23 May 2025 — Global uncertainty, driven by shifting geopolitical dynamics and trade disruptions, requires strategic foresight from businesses to ensure resilience and adaptability. This article explores the use of scenario analysis as a method to navigate such uncertainties effectively.
Unlocking Vietnam’s sustainable bond market: Overcoming barriers and empowering corporate leaders to drive green finance
27 January 2025 — Sustainable bond market is essential to mobilize financing flows, but its potential remains untapped in Vietnam. This article explores the key challenges and highlights how corporates can leverage green finance to position themselves at the forefront of Vietnam’s sustainable transformation.