Cities

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 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 ...

Despite the shared mobility industry’s 30% drop in gross bookings in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is expected to rebound, doubling its market size over 2020-2025 in real terms. Some of the key future trends in the industry include the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Accra is one of the fastest growing cities in Ghana with an expected population of nearly 5.6 million in 2024. Large-scale infrastructure developments and a boom in foreign investment are expected to drive the city’s economy. Despite projected ...

The Bursa in Turkey report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth...

Restrictions on movement, changing consumer preferences and the heightened focus on safety triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic are anticipated to alter the future of consumer mobility, urban planning and construction. The surge in homeworking, reduced...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has slowed down economic growth and has triggered significant interruption to urban economic growth, raising unemployment, reducing consumer spending and cutting local government finances. Cities are the engines of...

As Asia Pacific becomes increasingly connected, digital inclusion and accessibility become key in the post-pandemic business environment in the region. The report reviews the impact of the crisis on key factors influencing business developments and ...

Cities will need to focus on four key areas in mitigating the effects of future pandemics: urban mobility, urban design, the built environment and supply chains. Each aspect has been called into question during Coronavirus (COVID-19) with extensive ...

Smart homes and smart cities are becoming more widespread thanks to growing smartphone and internet use. Data-driven decision making is helping to improve the efficiency of homes and cities, enabling a more sustainable mode of living that discourages...

Problems such as congestion and air pollution coupled with changing consumer attitudes to environmental issues and increasing adoption of smartphones, is pushing ahead a new agenda for travel - one focused on connected, autonomous, shared and ...

Euromonitor International predicts that the global economy will pick up slightly in 2020, with annual real growth of 3.2%. We offer key insights from economy, finance and trade; cities; industrial; and sustainability perspectives. For example, 5G ...

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 ...

Xiamen is a popular city for tourism, both for local residents and for visitors coming from further afield, and many visitors like to purchase local kaoliang liquor. Kaoliang liquor, distilled from sorghum, is frequently served on special occasions ...

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 ...

Xiamen is in a subtropical location with a monsoon climate, and experiences high rainfall and temperatures in the summer. Xiamenese consumers tend to prefer cosmetics featuring a high level of sun protection. In addition, beauty products, especially ...