Mexico: The Next Manufacturing Powerhouse?
As China’s cost advantages continue to erode with its increasing wages and fuel costs, the trend of nearshoring surges in popularity. North American manufacturers have started to include Mexico in...
Alcohol in Pouches – Fad or Business Reality?
Packaging and labeling are one of the key factors driving alcohol purchasing decision for an average consumer. For years, the alcohol packaging industry focused on developing sleek, sophisticated bottles with...
Strike On Syria – Potential Impact On Emerging And Frontier Markets
Though there is still uncertainty of the US military action on Syria, global markets seem to have already given an indication of what could be in store if it actually...
Auto-Financing in China – A Valuable Business Proposition
From a humble beginning in 1998, when state-owned banks were first allowed to provide car loans, automotive financing has come a long way in China. Vehicle loans are now available...
Future of Global Solar Power Industry – Tense, But There’s Still Hope.
The global solar power industry was always viewed as one based on flawed business principle of artificial sustenance. With prolonged low economic growth, the artificial support base disintegrated, resulting in...
Will Pharma Tweet Louder? 6 Rules of Doing it Right on Social Media
Initially considered to be exclusively a tool for common people to connect with friends and share their private pictures, social media platforms have now gained the status of a potent...
As Myanmar Works Towards Stability, Communal Violence Holds The Nation Back.
In mid-2012, we published a report on Myanmar, looking into its potential as a new emerging market with considerable investment and trade opportunities for foreign investors (see: Myanmar – The...
Africa is Ready For You. Are You Ready For Africa?
For decades, Africa was associated with poverty and helplessness rather than business opportunities and thriving markets. But the reality is evolving, and companies from across industries are increasingly including the...