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We are thrilled to announce that Hague Corporate Affairs, a leading Dutch advisory firm, is becoming part of FGS Global. With this move, our company expands its strategic footprint and strengthens its market position and public affairs offer in the Benelux.? This new combination enables us to provide clients in the Netherlands and Belgium a full suite of communications and public affairs services, helping them to lead in their markets, influence change, and win over audiences.? Spread over our joint offices in Amsterdam, The Hague and Brussels, we look forward to team up with our new colleagues and combine our expertise and innovative approaches to deliver even greater value and impactful solutions. Together, we are best equipped to drive success for our clients. ?? #FGSGlobal #HagueCorporateAffairs #Communications #ourinsightsyourimpact?

In 2024, the need for strong crisis leadership has never been clearer. FGS Global Radar research shows that more than 85% of businesses have faced crises, predominantly cyber threats. Yet, confidence in crisis preparedness remains low. We polled more than 500 senior decision makers from UK businesses and conducted in-depth interviews with some of the UK’s most respected business leaders to understand leadership in a crisis. Explore our findings and download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ese2JwH4 #fgsglobal #fgsglobalradar #leadershipinacrisis

Discover the September edition of Digital Insights: https://lnkd.in/e3zQWYBd Our highlights: ?? Fallout from Telegram CEO arrest ?? Brazil bans Twitter/X amid misinformation feud ?? Nvidia under U.S. DOJ scrutiny for potential antitrust breaches ?? Google faces antitrust trial over its digital ad business ?? Meta and Spotify's potential new music feature for Instagram ???? Tech giants advance conversational AI for mobile devices Subscribe to receive future editions monthly! #FGSGlobal #DigitalInsights

We are delighted to welcome Christine Graeff to FGS Global. Christine Claire Graeff will join as Global Chief Growth Officer and member of the Global Executive Committee, effective January 1st, 2025. Graeff succeeds Sydney Ann Neuhaus, who will be transitioning to a new operational role supporting Partner development alongside her client work, advising on strategy and reputation, as well as high-stakes crises and issues. She will be based out of the firm’s Zurich office, where she will also take on a leadership role. Welcome Christine! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZm8nsiX #fgsglobal

It's exciting times for China's tourism sector. Travel during the National Day Holidays is expected to double compared to last year, with Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia leading the way. Also in the spotlight: ?? India’s banks pledge $386B to double clean electricity capacity by 2030. ?? Nippon Steel gets a 90-day extension for its US Steel takeover review. ?? Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, doubles zoo visitors and inspires ad campaigns. ?? Chinese FDI rebounds with $103B announced in 2023, focusing on Asia. Subscribe to our Asia in Context newsletter for more updates: https://lnkd.in/eXyyCRGZ #FGSglobal #asiaincontext #tourism #industry #investment

FGS Global is thrilled to announce our sector-exclusive strategic alliance with HundredX. With this partnership, clients can benefit from HundredX's new and unique predictive growth outlook metric, the GO Score, which identifies shifts in customer purchasing behavior and the impact on sales growth and relative financial performance several quarters in advance, along with the expert strategic communications advice to effectively tell their story to the Street and other critical stakeholders. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJrWMnuQ. #HundredX #strategiccommunications

This week's geopolitical dialogue in Beijing between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi could signal a thawing of tensions, setting the stage for a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden. Despite the complexities of international diplomacy, these high-level discussions on climate, military, and regional concerns underscore a commitment to dialogue. ?? Meanwhile, New Zealand's energy crisis sees a staggering sevenfold spike in electricity prices, prompting a new Conservative government proposal for oil & gas exploration and LNG imports to stabilize the situation. ?? In Japan, a new trend emerges as students, earning more from part-time jobs, shift their spending towards leisure experiences, potentially reshaping the country's marketing dynamics. ?? "Black Myth: Wukong," a game based on the Chinese classic "Journey to the West," has taken the gaming world by storm. ?? A report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute raises the alarm on China's lead in critical technology research, urging Western nations to bolster collaboration and investment in R&D to keep pace. Read more by signing up to our Asia in Context newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dqf8ZczM #FGSglobal #asiaincontext #Geopolitics #AI #gaming

Discover the August edition of Digital Insights: https://lnkd.in/dAQynKY7 Our highlights: ?? Google faces a landmark antitrust setback and grapples with its cookie conundrum ?? X under scrutiny due to GDPR challenges in AI training ?? Post-Olympics: AI's impact on the 2024 Paris games ?? Saudi Arabia's rise in esports with the inaugural Olympic Esports Games ???? Gen Z's influence on the workplace Subscribe to receive future editions monthly! #FGSGlobal #DigitalInsights #SocialMedia #AI

At our recent Thought Leaders Club in Hong Kong David Eldon, Deputy Chairman of HSBC Asia-Pacific pinpointed the wealth of collaboration opportunities between the Middle East and Asia. The conversation illuminated a range of burgeoning sectors—from healthcare and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and green technology—underscoring the vast collaboration opportunities for businesses. The event was a reminder that the future is bright for those ready to forge partnerships and innovate across these dynamic markets. #ThoughtLeaders #FGSGlobal #NavigateChange #GlobalMarkets

Read the latest news and trends from Asia: - Japan is on the brink of a leadership transition as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces he will not seek re-election. - In tech news, Horizon Robotics joins the wave of Chinese autonomous driving firms seeking international IPOs, setting its sights on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This move underscores the burgeoning interest in Asia's tech sector and its global ambitions. - On the e-commerce front, Japan's own Mercari hits a record net profit, showcasing the strength of domestic demand and cross-border transactions. While facing fierce competition abroad, Mercari's focus on innovation and market adaptation continues to drive its impressive growth trajectory. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eNWdCZv2 #fgsglobal #asiaincontext #Tech #IPO #MarketInsights