Vietnam at the Crossroads: The Impact of U.S. and China Tariffs on Manufacturing and Trade
As trade tensions between the U.S. and its global partners escalate under newly imposed tariffs, Vietnam finds itself both vulnerable and uniquely positioned to seize emerging opportunities. Dr. Jayant Menon, a seasoned trade economist and Visiting Senior Fellow at Singapore’s ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, unpacked this complex landscape in a recent webcast that explored the impact […]
Saudi Arabia Tourism Industry
Tourism plays a pivotal role as an engine driving Saudi’s post-oil economy, serving as a key pillar of its 2030 Vision. And the Kingdom is well on track, having recently revised its target upward to 150m visitors by 2030. To learn more about this growing market, GLG’s Florian Guillot interviewed industry expert Ahmad Arab, the […]
Breaking Borders: Understanding the Journey of Australian Companies Expanding into the United States
Discover the key factors contributing to Australian business triumphs and learn how to capitalize on their strengths and unique global opportunities. Gain insights into Australian and U.S. business culture differences, explore international perceptions of Australian businesses, and identify crucial milestones for venturing into the global market. For an informed view, GLG hosted a webinar with […]
What Happened to Silicon Valley Bank?
[Ed. note: This teleconference was held Friday, March 10, only a few hours after the news of SVB’s shutdown was announced] On March 10, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators. After a capital crisis and what can be called a “classic” run on the bank, SVB’s demise happened quickly, […]
The Global Macroeconomic Outlook for 2023
If 2022 saw a return of forces including multi-decade-high inflation, rising interest rates, and war, what is likely to unfold in 2023? Will those forces persist and become regular features of the landscape, or were they merely aberrations? For answers, GLG’s Conor Aikin recently hosted a teleconference with author and investment industry veteran Michael O’Sullivan. […]
Can APAC Thrive Without Globalism?
The Asia Pacific region is poised for strong short-term growth if conditions remain favorable. But global economic instability, especially in China, and a trend toward protectionist policies threaten to put a damper on its rosy outlook. The good news is that, according to the International Monetary Fund’s 2023 World Economic Outlook Update, APAC is expected […]
CEO Survey 2023: Diminished Optimism for the Road Ahead
For the last three years, GLG has surveyed CEOs around the world about the year that has gone by and their expectations for the one to come. Our GLG CEO Survey: 2023 draws from a panel of global CEOs from our premier network of professionals across nearly every industry or country. This survey, conducted in […]
Survey | CFO Perspectives on the Global Economy
The world is facing a historically significant confluence of crises. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses; the Russia/Ukraine conflict is creating supply chain challenges and driving an energy crisis in Europe; and surging inflation, combined with the threat of a long-term global recession, is threatening to significantly slow economic growth. Demographics To better understand […]
How to Deal with a Global Crisis
What is a crisis? The word crisis stems from the Greek word krísis (κρίσις), which refers to a massive disturbance of a social, political, or economic system that could last for an extended period. But, in the end, a crisis doesn’t have to be an existential threat. Crises also hold the opportunity for improvement. The […]
The Future of Work Post-COVID
The future of work arrived in 2020, catalyzed by accelerated pandemic-related technology adoption, changing how and what we do, where we do it, and whom we are working with. These trends will certainly continue, and our organizations must adapt to the new dynamics of our businesses and workplaces, which have changed forever. The Pace of […]
What Comes After Globalization?
It is 2022, and many say that globalization is over. Others say it’s just entering a new era. Either way, it’s evident that a new world order is coming, and it will likely be in place by 2030. What it will look like is anyone’s guess. To learn more about what’s to come, GLG’s Conor […]
The Outlook for U.K. Private Debt
With Europe concerned about the long-term impact of the war in Ukraine as well as the likelihood of recession, the private credit and equity market is wondering what’s next. Globally, transactions are down from 2021 levels, despite nearly $2 trillion in private equity dry powder. Competition is increasing, with banks reported to be developing global […]