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.
Governance reform to accelerate SMEs’ growth in Korea
13 January 2025 — The Korean industrial ecosystem needs to reduce its excessive reliance on conglomerates and enhance the independence of SMEs. This shift would benefit individual companies and contribute to the value enhancement of the Korean economy.
Your supply chain can benefit from a practical implementation of the "China Plus One" strategy
12 November 2024 — Due to EU-China tit-for-tat tariffs and Trump's second term, companies seek supply chain alternatives. However, many doubt viability, worry about repercussions and struggle to achieve cost-saving. Pragmatic analysis and risk mitigations with a dynamic roadmap can maximize value capture.
Growing Korean SMEs and startups amidst its chaebol-centered economy
7 October 2024 — The dominance of conglomerates in the Korean economy is holding back the growth of SMEs and startups, which in turn is slowing future economic development. Structural reforms are, therefore, necessary to unlock the potential of the smaller players in the Korean market.
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.
Perspectives on the Korean market and its future development
12 August 2024 — Dr. Per Stenius, Client Director at Reddal, recently appeared on The Globalists, a program on Arirang TV that explores the experiences and perspectives of global opinion leaders.
Prospects in shipbuilding for South Korea and Japan amid the US and China scrutiny
8 May 2024 — Following the recent investigation by the US into alleged unfair Chinese economic practices in shipbuilding and maritime logistics, the dynamic of the global maritime industry is expected to shift. This action could inadvertently provide an opportunity for South Korean and Japanese producers.
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.