Industries

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have evolved strong global economies, owing to rapid industrial development in the last decade. Despite a volatile global scenario, a huge growth potential in low-cost, yet, technology driven manufacturing, will attract massive FDI into the region. Rising middle-class population will provide for stable grow...

The North American region has become a net exporter of energy due to US shale gas and Canadian oil sands explorations. The region is attracting substantial foreign direct investment in energy, automotives, and chemicals. Real GDP growth for US in Q1 2013 was mainly driven by increased consumer spending and augmented construction activity, mainly in...

China has regained low but stable economic growth, despite the economic slump in developed countries. The government’s five-year plan aims to achieve a GDP growth rate of 7 percent during 2011–2015, focusing on developing seven strategic high-technology industries. Rapid urbanization and infrastructural spending are the likely key drivers of gr...

Frost & Sullivan’s experts look into the rising opportunities and implications of developments in Nigeria in 2013. Nigeria is considered as one of the emerging markets in Africa with the highest growth potential and market size. The growing manufacturing and services sectors in Nigeria has surpassed that of the oil industry and presents many oppo...

South Africa is expected to show slow growth during 2013 to 2018, with a deteriorating mining and minerals sector. The manufacturing sector in South Africa will remain under pressure due to the rising cost of electricity in the country. This will especially have an impact on beneficiation industries and the automotive industry. The ICT industry in ...

Brazil is the seventh largest economy in the world with a GDP of $2.233 trillion in 2012. Economic growth declined sharply in 2012 due to low domestic and exports demand. In an effort to revive the economic growth, the government initiated policies in 2012 to reduce energy costs, restructure oil royalty payments, and strengthen investment in infras...

In the future, 81% of the UK population will be living in urban areas. There will be 200 million connected devices, and 1 in 4 British citizens will shop online, representing the highest per capita number in the world. In addition, people over the age of 65 will represent 20% of the population and constitute one of the largest consumer groups with ...

In 2013, Western Europe will not be characterized by an immediate recovery. The region is showing some signs of stability, with growth prospects relying more on external trade. High unemployment levels are expected to affect domestic demand and consumer spending. Germany will heavily influence the region's growth possibilities and recovery, support...

The Western European economy is likely to recover at a very slow pace in 2013, as economic uncertainty continues to loom. The Government of France needs to focus on reducing the fiscal deficit, increasing tax on companies, and reducing public spending in Q1 2013. Germany has succeeded in maintaining a positive trade balance and this is expected to ...