Consumer goods update: FMCG’s impact, tech and more
What is happening in the FMCG sector?
During COVID, consumers became aware of FMCG’s impact, meanwhile digitisation became a top priority for FMCG businesses….
Peak Globalisation: the world is going regional
What does Peak Globalisation mean for smaller businesses?
In 2011, Gunter Pauli wrote an article published by the Inter Press Service titled After Peak Oil, Peak Globalisation…
Crypto star: The Stellar network in 300 words (or so)
What is the Stellar network?
The Stellar network is as an open source, blockchain-based financial network. It is open to anyone, cheaper, quicker and more energy-efficient than Bitcoin…
ASEAN: the EU of South East Asia
What opportunities do ASEAN countries offer?
If you have an interest in new opportunities in Asia, this article is for you. It is about the high growth opportunities offered by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
New markets: opportunities for smaller businesses
What do SMBs need to know before they enter new markets?
Small and Mid-sized Businesses (SMBs) can now more easily enter new markets and operate in Global Value Chains (GVCs) of goods and services, creating jobs…
The HSBC international trade blockchain
Why a leading international bank is accelerating blockchain adoption?
HSBC has changed its stance on blockchain technology from cautious to pioneering. It has come a long way since 2015. Three years ago, HSBC blockchain efforts went no further than casually searching for interns who “understood” Bitcoin…
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