SmithStreet Featured in NHK’s Close-up
SHANGHAI, October 1, 2009 - SmithStreet CEO Franklin Yao and Principal Steven Lee were interviewed by NHK’s Close-up, in an episode featuring China’s transitioning economy that aired on October 1, 2009.
Yao and Lee spoke about how the financial crisis has been an opportunity for China, allowing China to bring in top foreign talent and promote the RMB as an international currency, and enabling Chinese industries to upgrade by offering increasingly value-added products and services.
According to Yao, “By hiring talent from Wall Street and bringing global best practices to China, SmithStreet is making an important contribution towards helping China upgrade its economy.”
For more information about the episode (in Japanese): Click here
About SmithStreetSolutions
SmithStreetSolutions is a leading Shanghai-based consulting and advisory firm with offices in Shanghai and New York. By bringing global best practices to China and unlocking China’s talent, it provides clients with the knowledge and insights they need to make sound business decisions. SmithStreet’s service offerings include Corporate Strategy Development Services, Investment Research and Analytics, China Advisory, and Production Services.
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About NHK
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Japan’s sole public broadcaster, introduced a radio service in 1925 and a television service in 1953. NHK is financed by the receiving fee paid by each household that owns a television set. This system enables the Corporation to maintain independence from any governmental and private organization, and ensures that the opinions of viewers and listeners are assigned top priority.
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