By Robert D. Atkinson There may be no more important question for the West’s competitive position in advanced industries than whether China is becoming a rival innovator. While the evidence suggests it hasn’t yet taken the overall lead, it has pulled ahead in certain areas, and in many others Chinese firms will likely equal or […]
The Brazilian economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, significantly surpassing initial expectations. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) revised the economic growth upward from 2.9% to 3.2%. This adjustment, announced in December 2024, reflects stronger economic performance than initially reported. Sectoral Developments Service Sector The service sector, which accounts for over 70% of […]
The Brazilian Real was many years overvalued, now the Big Mac Index suggest it is significant undervalued. If entering a market that has an undervalued currency, the front up investment costs may be lower. Can you afford not to be present in Brazil? Talk to us, we help you to be successful in Brazil.
The decision to expand abroad. The decision has been made to expand internationally. The reasons for this can be diverse. Rarely is a specialist for the target market consulted up to this point; the entry is decided internally and is set. Please also take a look at our Market Entry Framework. Often, the company is […]
Apple Inc. has significantly ramped up its iPhone exports from India, reporting a remarkable 33% increase in the six months leading to September 2024. This surge reflects the company’s strategic initiative to expand its manufacturing capabilities in India while reducing its reliance on China. The total value of iPhones exported from India reached nearly $6 […]
Source: Visual Capitalist. In a changing world, can you afford not to be present in at least one BRICS country? Talk to us.
Source: Visual Capitalist. In a changing world, can you afford not to be present in at least one BRICS country? Talk to us.
Source: Xinhua UBS, Goldman Sachs, and Nomura have adjusted their forecasts for China’s economic growth in 2024 following a series of stimulus measures implemented since late September, predicting that Beijing will achieve its target of “around 5 percent.” International financial institutions have increased their projections for gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024—an otherwise […]
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Partydoos, CC BY 4.0 Xiaomi is reportedly on the brink of a significant technological breakthrough, having successfully completed the “tape-out” of its first 3-nanometer system-on-chip (SoC) processor, which is set to enter mass production in the first half of 2025. This milestone represents a notable comeback for the company, which had […]
According to a report from S&P Global published on September 19, India is set to emerge as the third-largest global economy by the fiscal year 2030-31. This projection is based on an anticipated annual growth rate of 6.7%, which would also elevate India into the upper-middle-income category. The report forecasts that India’s nominal GDP will […]
