Commentary: USA to Re-Enter TPP but Only If It Calls the Shots
When Donald Trump decided to pull the USA out of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in January 2017, it was a huge setback for the remaining 11 countries – we wrote about...
Commentary: Walmart Acquires Flipkart – The India Scenario
Putting an end to all rumors and speculations making the rounds about the Walmart-Flipkart deal, Walmart, America’s largest retail chain, on 9th May, 2018, finally closed the deal at US$16...
Infographic: China Going Cashless – What Does It Mean for Consumers, Trade, and Economy?
China is heading fast towards a cashless society. The immense adoption and use of smartphone apps that provide mobile-payment services for buying goods and services have transformed how payments are...
Infographic: Dark Chocolate – India’s New Indulgence Is Here to Stay
India’s indulgence in dark chocolate is gradually rising. While the Indian chocolate industry has grown manifold over the decade, especially in milk and white chocolate segments, it is the dark...
Infographic: Social Media-fueled Restaurants: How Instagram Has Impacted the Restaurant Industry
Instagram has infiltrated the restaurant business, pushing it to be more photogenic, colorful, and trendy. With several Instagrammers and restaurants posting pictures of beautifully crafted meals every day, food has...
Africa’s Struggling Auto Market Set for Modest Recovery in 2018
After a challenging 2016, most African economies experienced modest recovery in 2017, aided by a recovery of oil and commodity prices. The 2016 economic downturn and a decline in oil...
Big Data Analytics: A Revolution for the Healthcare Sector
Big data analytics is beginning to transform the healthcare sector by forging new pathways that lead to data transparency, reduction in healthcare costs, and improved patient outcome through better quality...
Fitness Apps Thrive in Spite of Issues, But for How Long?
Global fitness app market was worth US$930 million in 2016, expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.6% during 2016-2021 to reach US$2.7 billion. This growth can be attributed to...