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Chronology of the Asian Financial Crisis
Alfaro, Laura; Di Tella, Rafael; Kim, ReneeCase HBS-708001-EFinanceIn July 1997, Thailand became the first Asian "tiger" economy to abandon its fixed exchange rate system in response to speculative attacks on its currency. Investors started to flee Asia, and the crisis rapidly spread to other countries. Central banks spent billions of dollars to try and defend their currencies, only to seek emergency bailouts from the International Monetary Fund. This case presents a chronology of events that unraveled during th...Starting at €8.20
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Unison Capital Korea: Gong Cha
Ivashina, Victoria; Lee, SangyunCase HBS-221040-EFinanceIn the Spring of 2017, Soomin Kim, Founding Partner of Unison Capital Korea, and his team were debating the potential exit of Unison Capital Korea's investment in Gong Cha Korea, the sole local franchisor of the premium milk tea brand that they proprietarily sourced three years ago. Since acquiring Gong Cha Korea in 2014, Unison Capital Korea sought to transform what was an unorganized start-up into an established business by professionalizing it...Starting at €8.20
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Samsung: The Internet of Things
Paul Okundaye; Nicole R.D. HaggertyCase IVEY-9B19E020-EInformation Technologies, StrategyIn 2014, the Internet of things (IoT) was still considered in its infancy stage. Over the next two years, the IoT matured and represented a considerable amount of uncertainty for the entire electronics industry. In 2016, the industry was at an inflection point regarding the technology, and its largest competitors had to make a choice: risk investing in research and development for a potential return (or failure), or stay the course and let compet...Starting at €8.20
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Singapore Airlines: In Talks to Invest in Jeju Air
Ruth S.K. Tan; Zsuzsa R. Huszar; Weina ZhangCase IVEY-9B15N013-EFinance, StrategyJeju Air is a market leader in the South Korean low-cost carrier industry, operating more than 20 domestic and international air routes in Asian countries. In the midst of rising economic activity and the opening of more air routes in North Asia, Jeju Air is planning an initial public offering to seek capital to grow its China business.Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines is in discussions to purchase a 20 per cent equity investment in Jeju Air. Is this...Starting at €8.20