Decode Global CEO Mr. Ivan Lew Invited to International Forum on Chinese Enterprises, Discussing the Globalization of Chinese Companies

The International Forum on Chinese Enterprises Expanding Overseas was held on January 8 at the Qianhai Fund Town Roadshow Center in Shenzhen. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders and scholars to explore innovative strategies for the international expansion of Chinese enterprises.

Decode Global Group CEO, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Shaw Investment A.P.A.C. Pte Ltd, Vice-Chairman of WMI Global-Asia Family Office SFO Circle Advisory Group, and Asia-Pacific Chairman of the European International Family Office Alliance, Mr. Ivan Lew Kwang Ping, was invited as a distinguished guest. He delivered a keynote speech titled “Restructuring for Globalization: Chinese Enterprises Going Global,” providing valuable insights and actionable strategies to the audience.

 

Key Drivers Behind Chinese Enterprises Expanding Overseas

Geopolitical Shifts
Changing trade policies and geopolitical dynamics have created both challenges and opportunities for Chinese enterprises. Expanding overseas allows companies to diversify risks, while government support encourages global collaboration.

Challenges in International Expansion

Despite these opportunities, the path to globalization is not without its difficulties. Enterprises face complex geopolitical, economic, and cultural environments in foreign markets.
In his keynote, Mr. Ivan Lew analyzed several case studies:
  • He discussed the lessons learned from Chinese motorcycle companies losing market share in Southeast Asia due to price wars, emphasizing the importance of sustainable competitive strategies.
  • He highlighted the collapse of Chinese micro-financing firms in Indonesia, underscoring the critical need for localization and regulatory compliance.
  • He examined the delisting of TuSimple, offering insights into how tech companies can navigate the dual pressures of market demands and capital constraints during global expansion.

 

Restructuring for Globalization

Mr. Ivan Lew emphasized that restructuring is crucial for the successful globalization of Chinese enterprises. This process requires strategic planning in areas such as corporate global top-level organizational restructuring, financial management, talent allocation, and legal compliance.
He proposed a four-pronged approach for Chinese enterprises:
  1. Top-Level Restructuring: Utilize Singapore’s family office frameworks and VCC (Variable Capital Company) policies to optimize corporate global top-level organizational restructuring and enhance operational efficiency.
  2. Protecting Shareholder Interests: Establish robust risk management mechanisms to minimize investment risks and ensure financial stability.
  3. Setting Up Family Offices: Create well-structured family offices in Singapore to support efficient fund management and ensure smooth operations.
  4. Planning for Intergenerational Succession: Develop family constitutions and strategies to ensure sustainable growth and long-term value of family wealth.

 

Advancing Wealth Succession

As an experienced leader in Singapore’s family office sector, Mr. Ivan Lew has successfully led acquisitions and revitalized industries such as healthcare, fintech, aquaculture, real estate, and power generation. Under his leadership, Decode Global continues to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families, helping them achieve greater value in family wealth succession.
Decode Global CEO Mr. Ivan Lew Invited to International Forum on Chinese Enterprises, Discussing the Globalization of Chinese Companies
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