The top five countries by science graduates globally in 2016 were China, the USA, the UK, Indonesia and the Philippines. The juxtaposition of both advanced as well as developing economies in this spectrum reveals an interesting pattern and may even…
I recently presented at the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) organised by Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) on 31 August 2017. The country’s biggest travel trade event, PHITEX aims at bringing in international tourists through foreign travel agents.…
Euromonitor International’s Philippines Economy, Finance and Trade Country Briefing focuses on the country that was once called ‘the sick man of Asia’ but has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the region. In recent years, the country…
Herbal/traditional products was the most dynamic in health category in the Philippines in 2015 with current value growth of 8%, reaching Ps7.4 billion. Herbal/traditional products are seen by consumers as providing adequate treatments, prevention…
The impact of high sugar soft drinks consumption on public health remains a global hot button issue as the beverages industry looks ahead to 2016. Excise taxation on sugary beverages may have the effect of diminishing volume growth opportunity in key…
The top five fastest-growing major economies in 2015 will be all emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific region, with India standing out as the top performer globally. Policy reforms and low oil prices will bolster India’s growth outlook, but…
The world may be seeing the strongest growth from the dairy and snack categories in 2015, with Asian countries like Vietnam showing the biggest jump from 2014. But how is the race within Asia? Which companies are leading and what trends are shaping…
The 17th Asia Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition (APRCE) started in Manila, Philippines on 29th October 2015. It was launched with a warm welcome by the hosts--PRA president, FAPRA chairman, APRCE chairman, and the Secretary of the…
The rise of the middle class in emerging markets has captured the enthusiasm of global businesses, especially in the context of weak demand growth from developed economies. In targeting emerging middle class consumers, the most successful companies…