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According to a recent LinkedIn poll that I organised, at least 70% of companies are unsure about doing business in China. Julia Bingel and I …
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With a growth rate of 20.6% in 2022, the southeastern Asian (SEA) region is forecast to see the fastest growing ecommerce retail growth in the …
Continue ReadingStefan Huyghe: Impact of war in Ukraine 2022 on the localisation industry
This interview was originally published as a LinkedIn and YouTube Live. As a localisation professional and a contributor for MultiLingual magazine, Stefan has been focusing …
Continue ReadingChina Challenges Part 4: finding the right partner in China
Whilst China is a major market for many companies, it is also often spoken of with fear. High as the rewards can be, so are …
Continue ReadingChina Challenges Part 3: Keeping up with “China Speed”
Are you familiar with the expression “China speed“? Whilst it was first coined to describe the exponential economic growth phase that the country was experiencing, …
Continue ReadingChina Challenges Part 2: Understanding Chinese Business Culture
Intercultural competence is frequently regarded as a key skill for successfully doing business internationally, and nowhere is that more important than in China. I would …
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