GLOBIG GLOBAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER
The ways to grow locally and globally are constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. Stay in the know – we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s bi-weekly curation of news and insights on how to build velocity and grow your business, locally and globally. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co.
GLOBAL GROWTH
China’s Economy Is Sputtering, Posing A Challenge For Global Growth
Via The New York Times: New data published on Monday shows a post-pandemic recovery has not materialized after restrictions were lifted last year. Read More
Three Lessons From The World Economic Forum’s Growth Summit 2023
Via Forbes: I walked away with some core takeaways that I think employers and talent alike should consider when it comes to a global workforce. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
Malaysia is known to have the largest (by area) of this type of natural wonder. What is it?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
How To Tackle Everyday Overwhelm And Take Control Of Your Life
Via MUO: Use digital tools to reduce stress, step away from overwhelming situations, and face everyday challenges with calmness. Read More
Strategy
How To Innovate At Low Cost In A Downturn
Via St. James’s Place: Business innovation is important, especially when the economic environment is challenging. Here’s how to do it on a tight budget. Read More
Do Your Customer Service Strategies Need an Overhaul? 3 Strategies to Keep in Mind
Via CEOWorld: Consumers’ needs and preferences seem to change every day. As such, a stronger focus on customer service and experience is critical to creating loyal customers. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
What Is Psychological Safety?
Via McKinsey & Company: Psychological safety is the absence of interpersonal fear. Feeling psychologically safe allows people to perform their best at home, school, and work. Read More
Asian American Employees Lack A Sense Of Belonging At Work
Via SHRM: Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial group in the US, but new research reveals that the group largely lack a sense of belonging at work due to feelings of isolation and having few Asian American and Pacific Islanders in leadership positions. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Malaysia
Doing Business In Malaysia
Via ExpatArrivals: Malaysia is a diverse, welcoming society that is accepting and friendly towards foreigners, especially in matters of business. Read More
Statement Artworks by 10 Malaysian Artists
Via The Artling: Here’s a list of 10 Malaysian artists and their artworks that will make a statement in any space! Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Paperplane Pursuit: Feel Good
Via YouTube: Paperplane Pursuit is a Malaysian pop band based in Kuala Lumpur. This music video features fans and band members dancing and singing along to the catchy, upbeat tune. Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
Olive Oil Industry In Crisis As Europe’s Heatwave Threatens Another Harvest
Via The Guardian: World’s biggest olive producer, Spain, on course for second bad harvest in a row, raising fears of gaps on shelves and even higher prices Read More
Singapore’s Passport Is Now The Most Powerful In The World. Here’s How Other Countries Ranked
Via CNBC: Singapore has overtaken Japan to boast the most powerful passport in the world, the Henley Passport Index showed. Read More
Major Business Leaders Join PM’s New Business Council To Turbocharge Economic Growth
Via GOV.UK: Fourteen business leaders, from a range of sectors across the UK economy, join the Prime Minister’s new Business Council Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
It’s a cave! Sarawak Chamber was discovered by 3 British cave explorers in 1981. It is 2000 feet long, 1,427 feet wide and a maximum of 377 feet high. This is so large that 3 copies of the Big Room in Carlsbad Caverns could fit inside of it.
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