We’ve seen a lot of M&A activities in recent years. I’m just curious why there isn’t an equivalent in geographic terms – meaning, why isn’t one country acquiring another? If that happens, maybe we could eventually attain Giordano‘s vision of world without strangers. Related post:World On Fire Technorati Tags: M&A geographic borders Giordano
As I was relocating from Manila, I had my FORTUNE magazine subscription redirected to my office address in Shenzhen while I searched for an apartment. Guess what? The first issue to be redirected had to have Jack Ma, our main competitor’s CEO, on the cover. And it had to be the first issue FORTUNE decides… Read More: Mere coincidence »
I guess the reason why real estate agents in Shenzhen are so aggressive is because the competition is fierce. Just to illustrate: The real estate company that arranged for me to view some apartments here back in September (this year) has since shuttered its business. The fact that its boss probably absconded with company funds… Read More: Here today, gone tomorrow »
I wish I could say something profound today, but an explosion in Makati’s Glorietta mall this afternoon killed eight people and injured 80 to 100 more (depending on where you get your news). The explosion was suspected to be caused by a bomb. What puzzles me is that the malls (and most commercial buildings) in… Read More: So many security guards, yet… »
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According to Warren Trokis, a manager at Shoprite, a South African grocery chain in Lagos, Nigeria: “Business is good here, and Nigeria is safer than South Africa. In South Africa armed robbers will take your money and kill you, but here in Nigeria, they will take your money and apologize.” (Source: “South African Invasion“, FORTUNE… Read More: Nigeria is safer than South Africa »