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
Gita Gopinath: ‘We Can Little Afford Another Cold War’
Via EL PAÍS English: When China, the U.S. or the EU imposes a restrictive trade measure on another, there’s a 73% probability that they will respond with a retaliatory measure within 12 months, says the deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Read More
Why Tech Will Remain The Economy’s Biggest Growth Engine
Via Fortune: Lessons from the Future 50 on how to turn innovation into a competitive advantage. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
Japan is known for its robotic contributions. Vending machines are particularly unique there- selling cars, lettuce, hot ramen, or even an egg! How many are there per every one person in Japan?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
Six Ways To Make Your Life Easier And More Peaceful – By Using Stoic Principles
Via The Guardian: For a period dating from 300BC to third-century AD, stoicism was a popular philosophy that helped many in the ancient world deal with plagues, political instability, wars, high infant mortality, famine and exile. It fell out of favor with the rise of Christianity, but recently it has been enjoying a resurgence. Read More
Global Marketing
The Definitive Guide To Global Marketing Strategy
Via Wrike: A global marketing strategy helps companies expand worldwide. Here’s everything you need to know about planning an international marketing strategy. Read More
Three Priorities In Your 2024 Marketing Strategy
Via Forbes: Marketers need to over-communicate the impact that marketing drives for the organization as a whole. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Creating Holiday Policies For A Diverse Workforce
Via JD Supra: Attracting diverse talent comes with a wealth of benefits to any company but retaining diverse talent, each with varying backgrounds and cultures. Read More
Beyond “Happy Holidays”
Via Integrated Work: Religion can feel like a forbidden topic in the workplace, but it’s an important aspect of who we are and how we relate to each other. There are many ways that we can incorporate conversations about religion into our workplaces to help us connect more authentically, build belonging, and set a strong foundation for working together. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Japan
Japanese Etiquette For Business
Via EJable: If you are new to Japan, the first thing you may say is that business etiquette is business etiquette. Read More
A Brief History Of Japanese Art: From Prehistoric Pottery To Yayoi Kusama In Half An Hour
Via Open Culture: The earliest known works of Japanese art date from the Jōmon period, which lasted from 10,500 to 300 BC. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: Remioromen: Konayuki
Via YouTube: Remioromen was formed in December 2000 by Ryōta Fujimaki, Keisuke Maeda and Osamu Jingūji. They are a rock band that has since dissolved. 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
Joint address by MI5 and FBI Heads
Via MI5: MI5 Director General Ken McCallum and FBI Director Chris Wray warn of growing threat posed by Chinese Communist Party. Read More
New EU Business Supply Chain Rules Hand Free Pass To Financial Sector
Via Politico: Negotiators clinched a deal on the rules on Thursday following a long night of negotiations. Read More
Building Back Greener: Addressing Climate Change in Asia
Via Yahoo Finance: Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) released its latest research report, Building Back Greener: Addressing Climate Change in Asia. The report draws insights from interviews with 163 individuals and experts from companies, foundations, and nonprofits across 10 Asian economies aiming to examine the ways in which Asian private capital is being brought to bear on current environmental challenges. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
For every one person in Japan, there are 23 vending machines!
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