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The older consumer segment is growing rapidly globally, driving the need for genuine innovation to cater to older adults’ evolving and diverse demands. Older consumers are also becoming more important in the digital sphere, given their rising tech…
Despite the rising protectionism and the shock of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, globalisation is proving to endure. However, our world is entering a new era of globalisation, with paths forward encompassing supply chain shifts, digital…
Prior to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Asia Pacific had already begun to emerge as a leading edge of development in financial technology and digital transactions. This report leverages data from Euromonitor’s Consumer Finance and Economies and…
As the UN Climate Summit "COP 26" approaches, the world is finally confronting the reality of the climate crisis. With consumers calling for climate action, governments declaring climate emergency, businesses facing potential disruption to their…
The global economic outlook continues to improve in Q2 2021, though a two-speed recovery is taking shape as developed economies are set to bounce back quicker while the slow vaccine rollout in developing countries is delaying their recovery. The main…
This report looks at the top10 global consumer trends Euromonitor International has identified as set to have the most impact on business in 2021. It explores the changing consumer values and behaviour driving the trends, the impact on…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
Investments into digital technologies and industry 4.0 are transforming economies and consumer behaviour. The briefing examines how digitalisation manifests in manufacturing, mobility, education and consumer lifestyles to improve business…
This report provides an overview of the global trends in sustainability that will shape the post COVID-19 world, from climate action and the decarbonisation of the economy to circular businesses, organic and regenerative agriculture and the global…
In 2020, the Czech Republic reported starting a business to be a time-consuming process, with the business environment strained by limitations on dealing with construction permits and enforcing contracts. However, according to the Global…
Cities of the future will be shaped by a number of trends, including increasing urban digitalisation and connectivity, growing sustainability, better urban planning management, increasing consumer purchasing power in developing and emerging cities,…
Saudi Arabia’s business climate is continuously improving. The tax regime and road infrastructure remain among the most favourable regionally. In addition, rapid development of the ICT sector is expected to accelerate economic diversification and…
Italy’s Ease of Doing Business ranking is improving, but remains far below regional peers. High levels of unemployment and tax rates continue to hamper the nation’s competitiveness. A rigid labour market and an increasing shortage of labour, mainly…
Australia stands among global leaders in major business and competitiveness rankings. Starting a business, enforcing contracts and dealing with documentation is rather easy thanks to well-developed online governmental services and efficient judicial…
The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…
The Philippine business environment is still struggling with bureaucracy and erratic regulations, as well as inefficient logistics services. Nevertheless, the country offers some key labour market advantages compared to India, with a large market and…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is has sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Weakening rankings in most of Mexico’s indexes in 2020 reflect the deteriorating situation. Mexico’s economic modernisation efforts remain unsustainable due to prevalent corruption and increasing regulations, while digitisation struggles. Poor…
Limited by high poverty rates and low educational attainment, Ethiopia ranks among the bottom third of countries globally in many business environment indexes. Weak infrastructure, a government owned financial services sector, and lack of skilled…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment has sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical system;…