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Are you ready to raise capital from Asian investors ready? 7 signs your pitch will fail - before you even walk into the room
20 years of investor relations with Asian investors reveals a harsh truth. Most European fund managers don't lose Asian capital because of performance. They lose it because of cultural missteps made long before the meeting even starts. This article tells you 7 critical signs your capital raising pitch is at risk before you have said a single word.
gloriachan-cook
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Chinese business culture - silence in meetings – why junior person might not speak at all
Respecting hierarchy is one crucial element in Chinese business culture. Let's have a look at how this is reflected into Chinese business meeting etiquette. This article provides quick tips on how to handle the silent juniors in Chinese business meetings and hence respecting the Chinese cultural hierarchy
gloriachan-cook
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Korean and Japanese business card etiquette
Going to Japan or Korea next week? This piece of quick tip equips you with the Korean and Japanese business card etiquette essentials. With this, you will impress your Japanese or Korean business partners and win their trust.
gloriachan-cook
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Japanese business attire - What to wear when visiting Japanese clients - clothes & tie
A bite-size culture tip that helps you choose the right business attire, from shirt to jacket to tie. This is a cultural practice that helps you build trust with Japanese business counterparts.
gloriachan-cook
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Korean business etiquette: who speaks first in a South Korea meeting?
Quick tips on how to start a meeting with Korean clients. This piece focuses on the small nuance when the meeting starts - who speaks first and what we should do during the first 5-10mins of the meeting. This nuance can set the scene of the entire meeting and the relationship going forward
gloriachan-cook
Oct 24, 20252 min read
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