Vietnam’s semiconductor: How domestic leaders can deepen value amid escalating trade pressures
31 October 2025 — Vietnam’s chip exports are booming, but domestic value capture remains low. To stay competitive under trade pressure, Vietnamese conglomerates must invest in high-value segments and ecosystem building.
UAE's cryptocurrency agenda: Guide to trends, jurisdictions, and challenges
28 October 2025 — The UAE is positioning itself as a key player in cryptocurrency market to diversify its economy. This article explores the country's aim to support cryptocurrency businesses, built on its progressive regulatory support, especially in two main financial hubs of ADGM and DIFC.
Identifying value capture opportunities in Korean smart manufacturing ecosystem
20 October 2025 — Rising global AI trends and Korea’s drive for industrial competitiveness are fueling strong demand for innovative smart manufacturing solutions. We shared related insights with Innovate UK’s GBIP on Korea’s ecosystem.
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.
From waste to returns: Organic waste platforms are gaining traction with PE and strategic investors
19 August 2025 — Organic waste is attracting PE and strategic capital as a circular platform, but scaling returns depends on navigating feedstock risk, mandate-led demand, and platform flexibility.
Korean deep tech study: Deep tech ecosystem growth for building an innovation-driven, resilient economy in a new global era
9 June 2025 — As global innovation continues to accelerate, Korea risks falling behind. To stay competitive, it must foster a more decentralized and inclusive technology ecosystem.
Foreign capital as a means for globalization of Korean SMEs
3 April 2025 — South Korea is facing economic challenges from declining population and saturated domestic markets. Globalizing SMEs is becoming increasingly vital, and strategically leveraging foreign capital offers a viable pathway. To attract investors and succeed globally, SMEs must pursue outreach efforts, carry out pre-deal turnarounds, and implement risk mitigation.
Identifying investment targets through future-looking industry analysis
11 October 2022 — Traditionally, private equity (PE) sourcing relies on networks and industry screening, causing leads investors to compete for the same targets. Conducting future industry analysis can give PE investors an edge, identifying emerging opportunities early and building a competitive advantage.