Cities

The world will hit the eight billion population landmark by 2024. This growth will bring with it both challenges and opportunities for economies and businesses alike. A growing population can be a boon to economic growth and private consumption if ...

Digital Twin is part of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things ecosystem. Digital Twin is a digital replica of every physical asset involved in the manufacturing process. This can include physical machinery and production components, as well as ...

Exploring city labour markets can provide important insights for businesses, governments and other stakeholders in helping to better evaluate the socioeconomic standing of city economies. The report studies the labour market across the world’s ...

Megalopolises - contiguous urban agglomerations featuring economic, infrastructural and/or cultural relationships, have not gained much attention in economic discourse. However, generating 35% of global economic output, their relevance cannot be ...

New city building runs parallel with the current urbanisation trend - but also with the increasing role developing markets are playing in the global economy. It is estimated that 400-500 newly built cities are in the pipeline over the next 30 years -...

Consumer and labour markets around the world are shaped by population change. Understanding the data and future demographic shifts will enable businesses to prepare, strategise and adapt their products and services to the most important consumer ...

This report looks at the problems associated with the most inefficient leg of the delivery process – often referred to as the “last mile” – and examines the key trends and challenges impacting the delivery market. It identifies the novel commercial ...

Most Sub-Saharan cities are forecast to grow fast, in some cases doubling in size (in terms of consumer spending) in just a decade. However, even with such fast-paced growth they will still remain modest consumer markets by any developed market ...

The narrative on mobility’s shifting physiognomies is catching on in developing cities. Challenges, among them, rapid urbanisation and passenger car adoption - coalesced by lagging infrastructure, form undesirable urban problems. However, problems ...

From inciting innovation to adapting to social change, cities play an important role in today’s societies. Keeping businesses, governments and other organisations informed about city-level changes, such as knowing where incomes are growing rapidly, ...

While urbanisation continues to be a major global demographic trend, the urban consumer profile is also shifting, driven by population ageing, rising incomes and value change. Cities are therefore witnessing a rise in population diversity, a growing ...

The US-China trade war is bringing economic challenges to supply chains containing the two countries. Port cities are especially vulnerable, with Shenzhen and Los Angeles being highly dependent on US-China trade. While businesses are aiming to ...

Euromonitor International predicts that the global economy will slow in 2019 with annual growth of 3.6% in real terms. We offer key insights from economy, finance and trade; cities; business dynamics; industrial; and natural resources perspectives. ...

Urban areas in Western Europe are dominated by London and Paris. However, there are numerous medium-sized cities, scattered across the region, which constitute important local markets. Globally, the consumer market size of Western European urban ...

Devising sustainable transport is becoming a progressively important topic for urban planners, with 60% of the world’s population set to be living in cities by 2030. The late review period saw remarkable changes in urban mobility, influenced by ...

The adverse effects of global warming on the environment are precipitating a new approach to urban living - one that seeks to provide liveability and workability in cities while simultaneously preserving the natural environment. The strategy briefing...

The continuing growth of the region’s young, urban population is expected to drive increased demand for an array of modern goods and services in coming years. High birth rates and the large number of family households will ensure sustained demand for...

Over half of the world’s megacities are located in Asia Pacific, with China accounting for nearly a fifth in 2017. Over 2017-2030, six new cities are expected to join the megacity scene, with most being in developing markets, mainly in Africa. ...

This report explores the least and most safe Western European cities in 2017. The report concludes that the German cities of Hamburg, Munich and Berlin feature the worst record for road injuries; meanwhile Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Helsinki – all ...

Guangzhou is an important trading and transportation hub. Its unique package of history, restaurants and commerce events makes the city one of the top destinations to visit all year round. The Great Bay Area strategy brings further optimism and ...