International Business
Beyond the Bottle: Kikkoman’s Multi-Billion Dollar Recipe for Global Dominance
Kikkoman, the iconic soy sauce maker, is shifting from organic growth to a bold M&A strategy to combat a shrinking domestic market in Japan.
The $1.6 Billion Casino Showdown: How Bain Capital Seized a Native American Dream in South Korea
A $1.6bn Native American casino dream in South Korea becomes a battleground as private equity giant Bain Capital takes control, sparking a high-stakes war.
BYD’s British Gambit: Why the UK Market is the Ultimate Litmus Test for Global EV Dominance
BYD’s UK market entry is a strategic test. Success in this “diagnostic market” will signal its potential for global EV dominance to investors.
The $6 Billion Standoff: How Two European Energy Giants are Navigating Venezuela’s Debt Maze
European energy giants Eni and Repsol are navigating US sanctions to recoup a staggering $6 billion debt from Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PDVSA.
Hyundai, the White House, and a High-Stakes Apology: A Deep Dive into Investment, Politics, and Risk
A federal raid, a CEO’s surprise, and a White House apology. We break down the Hyundai-Georgia incident and its impact on global finance and investing.
Beyond the Box Office: How a Diplomatic Spat Over Taiwan Puts Billions in Sino-Japanese Trade at Risk
A diplomatic spat over Taiwan leads to China delaying Japanese films, signaling deep geopolitical risks for investors and global businesses.
A Strategic Retreat or a Savvy Pivot? Analyzing Starbucks’ Potential Sale of its China Majority Stake
Starbucks may sell its China majority stake, a move signaling a major shift in global business strategy amid fierce local competition and economic change.
Lukoil’s Great Retreat: Decoding the Strategic Sale of International Assets Amid Sanctions
Russia’s oil giant Lukoil plans to sell its international assets, a strategic retreat forced by U.S. sanctions, reshaping the global energy landscape.
The Unstoppable Force vs. The Immovable Object: Inside Tesla’s Epic Two-Year Battle with Swedish Unions
For two years, Tesla has been locked in a bitter dispute with Swedish unions, a clash of ideologies with major implications for investors and global business.
Geely’s UK Gambit: Why a 100,000-Car Target is a Major Signal for the Global Economy
Chinese auto giant Geely targets 100,000 UK sales, setting up a high-stakes economic and investment battle with Tesla and BYD on a key global stage.
The Billion-Dollar Standoff: Inside Venture Global’s High-Stakes Clash with its Biggest LNG Clients
A U.S. LNG exporter faces a standoff with clients like Shell and BP, testing the limits of contracts and trust in the multi-trillion-dollar energy market.