Understanding the potential in Saudi Arabia's growing cruise market
13 September 2024 — Saudi Arabia’s cruise sector is booming under Vision 2030, opening lucrative opportunities for global cruise operators, shipbuilders, and cruise passengers across the value chain. Discover what is driving this growth.
No time to waste – A collaborative approach to boost South Korea’s competitiveness in global sustainability ecosystem
5 July 2024 — South Korea's conglomerate-driven, top-down economic structure faces challenges in the global shift toward sustainability, necessitating agile and drastic measures to improve environmental impact. To achieve long-term competitiveness, collective efforts are needed from the domestic private sector, the government, and foreign technical partners.
Presentation: Fundraising in Europe and Korea – challenges, opportunities and implications for startups
20 June 2024 — At Next Rise 2024 - France and European Tech Summit, Reddal delivered a keynote, offering insights into the venture capital (VC) landscape in Europe and Korea. For startups seeking funding in these markets, understanding these market trends is crucial.
South Korea – an interesting market for European companies
26 April 2024 — Despite slower growth in recent years, Korea remains a major economic force. As more foreign companies are engaging with Korea and Young Korean firms are also networking globally, the Korean market is become increasingly attractive and accessible to international, especially European, businesses.
Korean economy and the role of its SMEs
8 March 2024 — For Korean SMEs, expanding domestically and internationally is vital to the country’s economy. To realistically succeed overseas, SMEs need to carefully analyze local markets and seek proper support to surpass cultural and language barriers.
China's landmark for the shipbuilding sector with its first cruise ship setting sail
15 January 2024 — Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built cruise ship, completed its first commercial voyage. As the vessel set sail, it signified China's capability to build mega-cruise ship and marked a significant milestone in the nation's maritime ambitions.
An emerging trend of compact luxury cruise ships in the marine industry
6 November 2023 — Several new cruise lines are adopting an underdog strategy, deviating from the trend of launching increasingly larger cruise ships with up to 10 000 people in passenger capacity. While giant ships are a short-term "cash cow" for operators, smaller ships are believed to have distinct long-term advantages.
China built its first cruise ship, initiating an ambitious plan to take a share of the multi-billion industry
6 October 2023 — After 3 years of hiatus caused by the COVID-19 restrictions, international cruise lines can now resume sailings from China. However, China has moved forward on a 10-year plan with its own cruise line, with the ambition to become a key player in this multi-billion-dollar industry.