OBOR – What’s in Store for Multinational Companies?
One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative, also known as Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is part of China’s development strategy to improve its trade relations with countries in Asia, Europe,...
The Return of Consumer Credit – What Does It Mean for Algerian Passenger Vehicles Industry?
(This post, along with recently published article on auto financing in Nigeria, formed a mainstay of a broader coverage article titled ‘Affordable auto financing essential for OEM success in Africa’,...
Affordable Auto Financing – The Key to New Passenger Vehicle Sales in Nigeria
Since the announcement of the National Automotive Industry Plan in 2013, the Nigerian automotive industry has witnessed an increased interest from several global automakers. As a result of the Plan...
Refurbished Smartphones – the Future of High-end Devices in Emerging Markets
An anticipated slowdown in the global smartphone sales forecast for 2016 due to lack of new first-time buyers in large markets such as the USA, China, and Europe, has been...
Thailand – Is Just 100% Universal Healthcare Access Good Enough?
Thailand has a well-developed healthcare system, as compared with most of the Asian countries. Majority of the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDG) have been achieved, though a rapidly ageing population...
Indonesia – Public and Private Participation in Universal Healthcare
Under its National Health Strategic Plan (NHSP), Indonesia is continuously focusing on improving the quality and accessibility of its public healthcare system. NHSP (2010-2014) aims to enhance health status through...
Is Non-Oil Sector the New Champion of the Nigerian Economy?
The 1970s’ oil discovery transformed Nigeria from a largely agro-economy to a more oil-dominated one. Over the last several decades, oil played a significant role in Nigeria’s positive growth story,...
Vietnam’s Social Health Insurance – Strong Foundation, Lacking in Support Infrastructure
Vietnam is a lower-middle income country (GNI per capita US$1,550 as of 2012) with a population of about 89 million (14th most populous country as of 2012). Entitlement of healthcare...