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Thailand: Leading The Way In Sustainability
The Thai economy could surge by 5-6% in 2022, according to official estimates, as the Asian tiger economy puts the worst of the covid-19 pandemic behind it and benefits from strong long-term policymaking that emphasizes sustainability and circularity. The economy will be supported by $18bn of investment pledges made by the government, as well as the global recovery, which will favour open, pro-business countries such as Thailand. Read More
Spain: Recovery,Transformation And Resilience
Having bounced back strongly after more than a year of pandemic-induced crisis, Spain's economy is gaining momentum. Real GDP growth is set to hit 4.6% in 2021 and employment soared, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by October. Read More
Monozukuri Gives Japan Its Competitive Edge
Made world famous by Toyota, monozukuri is a concept found at the core of all Japanese manufacturers - from those making cars to those making cardboard boxes. Read More
Kenya — Silicon Savannah
For more than quarter of a century, the Kenyan economic story has been one of consistent and exponential growth, especially over the last ten years. Read More
Qatar: Vision and diversification drive new era of growth
Unlike many economies severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Qatar emerged from the crisis relatively unscathed. The Qatari economy started 2021 under relatively favourable conditions – although oil prices plummeted in 2020, its fiscal and current accounts were in good shape, with mid-term growth prospects significantly bolstered by plans to add new natural gas export capacity. Read More
The Niche Purveyors of Japanese Monozukuri
In this investigative report, we delve into how Japan's manufacturing industry, and the philosophy that underpins it, are crucial to our everyday lives. Read More
Octaspring: Revolutionizing The Concept Of Comfort
Discover the transformative foam technology that sets new global standards for comfort, sustainability and personalization in a wide variety of areas including bedding, aerospace, transportation, furniture, apparel and footwear. Read More
Singapore: Ahead of the Curve
Long established as a global center for finance and trading, Asia's smart nation hits a new inflection point through digital transformation. Read More
Italy: Leading European Recovery With Quality And Innovation
One of the first and hardest-hit by the pandemic in Europe, Italy's bounce back has also been one of the strongest on the continent. The European Commission recently forecast real GDP growth will hit 6.2% this year, up from 5% in earlier projections, and as the biggest single beneficiary of European Union recovery fund spending, green and digital investment is set to soar. Read More
Japanese Construction Leading The Way For A Greener World
In this report, we uncover how Japanese firms are leveraging their environmental expertise to provide efficient and safe infrastructure to ASEAN and beyond. Read More
Greece: A New Way Of Life
Discover how the country has reinvented itself for the digital age to become a hotspot for those looking to visit, live or work in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Read More
Ireland: Ready For A New World
Irish innovation, resilience and partnerships are shaping the future of global business. Discover how Irish businesses are helping industries adapt and thrive. Read more
France: Leading Europe's Green And Digital Revolutions
Having already made major strides in service economy growth and digital development prior to the pandemic, France is capitalizing on the opportunities offered by the Covid-19 crisis to advance one of Europe's most forward-thinking and ambitious development agendas. Read More
Ukraine: Resilience And Reforms For A New Era Of Growth
Home to a large internal market, vast agricultural, energy, and mineral resources, and occupying a strategic geographic position at the crossroads of Europe and Eurasia, Ukraine's star is rising fast. Read More
Slovenia: Green, Creative And Smart
A small nation, nestled in the center of Europe, Slovenia is punching well above its weight when it comes to sustainability and innovation. Read More
The Might of Monozukuri: How Japanese Companies Remain Untouchable In Many Niche Fields
As the world economy ramps up in the wake of a two year downturn caused by Covid-19, Japanese firms are poised to meet ever changing demands. Read More
UAE Commitment to Partnership and Multilateralism With Bid to Host COP 28
The United Arab Emirates is a country with a region-wide reputation as a first mover on climate action. The first country in the Gulf to commit to an economy-wide reduction in emissions by 2030 and the first to commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the UAE has put forward its bid to host COP28. Read More
SDA Holding: International Vehicle Distributor Grows from Africa to Europe and Beyond
A leading international distributor of premium brand vehicles and machinery, SDA Holding employs more than 2000 people across its operations, and expects to record a consolidated turnover of €1 billion this year on the strength of resurgent global demand and post-pandemic recovery. Read More
CMIC: Japan's Personal Health Value Creator
CMIC Group is the largest clinical CRO in Japan, providing comprehensive services in drug development, clinical site management, clinical to commercial GDP manufacturing, regulatory consulting and contract sales & marketing solutions. Read More
Belgium: Europe's Sustainable Innovator Goes From Strength to Strength
Having weathered the worst of an unprecedented global crisis with remarkable resiliency, the Belgian economy is bouncing back big. Though the country is small, with a population of just 11.5 million, its open economy, robust infrastructure, highly-skilled workforce, and enviable position in the heart of Europe has given Belgium a distinct set of competitive advantages. Read More
Japanese Firms Blend Tradition and Innovation Through Monozukuri
In a country renowned for seamlessly blending tradition and innovation in manufacturing, Japanese firms strive to deliver high-quality products constantly adapted to the ever changing demands of the modern world. Read More
Turks And Caicos: More than paradise
In the era of remote work, where would you like to live? Famous for luxury tourism, Turks and Caicos welcomes sustainable living, business and investment. Read More
Dubai Islamic Bank: The Future of Finance is Ethical
Customer care and a robust digital platform are Dubai Islamic Bank's key essentials for staying the course over the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). DIB's sustainable and innovative banking are facing the future of finance head-on. Read More
The niche purveyors of Japanese monozukuri
Supported by the unique philosophy of Monozukuri (craftmanship), a number of Japanese manufacturers have developed unique technologies to become global niche leaders in complex industrial fields. Read More
Brazil: Reform And Investment Driving Growth
The International Monetary Fund has forecast that Brazil will achieve stellar growth of 5.3% in 2021, with the organisation's most recent consultation on the country noting that "good policies had positioned the Brazilian economy to take off in 2020" before the pandemic hit. Read More
Inspiring Chile
Discover how Chile has responded to change with multiple transformative projects, which seek to make it a more sustainable country that leaves a mark on science and knowledge. Read More
Saudi Arabia: The Transformation Continues
Ongoing modernization, internationalization and diversification from oil have laid the foundations for economic resilience and a vibrant society. Discover why Saudi Arabia is looking to the future with optimism. Read More
A new era for Northern Ireland
Neither Brexit or COVID have tarnished the flow of international investment into the U.K. region, quite the opposite in fact. Find out why Northern Ireland has achieved such success with investors. Read More
DEFEND3D : Democratizing innovation
DEFEND3D's software solution, Virtual Inventory Communications Interface (VICI) is enabling end to end secure transmission for remote additive manufacturing with its One-Click Print. Read More
Ecuador : Bouncing back with trade and investment
Ecuador's vast oil reserves and abundant natural resources have kept it on a steady growth path over the previous decade. The economy was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with GDP contracting by 7.5% last year, although the country won praise from the World Bank for taking decisive actions to mitigate the worst of the crisis. Growth is forecast to surge by 9.5 percentage points this year as a result. Read More
Spain : Europe's economic success story takes center stage
Spain's economic successes have been overlooked in the past, but the country is fast becoming western Europe's rising star. As it emerges from the shadows of the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the country is poised to accelerate a recent upwards trajectory, supported by one of the most ambitious and well-fi nanced reform and recovery agendas in the entire European Union (EU), and big plans for green and digital development. Read more.
Ireland: A Land Of Opportunity
A stable base in a changing world that fosters innovation and productive partnerships, the Emerald Isle is a natural place to put down roots. Discover how Ireland helps businesses grow. Read more.
Mexico: Exports and infrastructure drive post-pandemic growth
As it emerges from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mexico is set to ride the wave of soaring global demand for key manufactured exports, with domestic growth underpinned by strong government support measures aimed at protecting the most vulnerable during the crisis. Read more.
Live And Work Around The World
A plethora of investment-migration options now offer investors, their families and digital nomads the chance to live the life of their dreams. Discover more in our exclusive global investment guide to citizenship and residency. Read more.
Hell Energy: Hungary's Canned Power
Introducing the most dynamic and sustainable performer in today's global energy drink sector. Read more.
South Africa: Stable, diversified, and bouncing back fast
While South Africa's economy was severely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, the country's macroeconomic fundamentals remain solid. It is Africa's most stable, modern, and well-diversified economy, and rising global inflation has seen demand for key exports surge in recent months. Read more.
Ireland: New Dawn, New Opportunities
Having thrived under the double challenge of COVID-19 and Brexit, find out why Ireland's export-led entrepreneurs are expecting an even brighter future. Read more.
Malta: Live and work in the Pearl of the Mediterranean
With new citizenship and residency by investment programs plus an upcoming digital nomad residence permit, find out why the stunning island nation is the destination of choice for global investors, entrepreneurs and remote workers. Read more.
Bank of Georgia
With a market share of around 40% in loans and deposits and a customer base totalling upwards of 2.3m individual retail customers and around 233,000 businesses, Bank of Georgia is at the forefront of Georgia's economic growth. Read more.
Trinidad and Tobago
The ambitious island nation is taking advantage of new technology and diversifying its economic portfolio. Read more.
Brazil
As the world's ninth-largest economy and Latin America's economic powerhouse, Brazil is set to witness one of the strongest post-pandemic rebounds in the region. Read more.
Ireland: Small nation, big impact
With 3.4 percent GDP growth recorded in 2020 in spite of the raging pandemic and upcoming Brexit, the Irish economy has taken the world by surprise. Read more.
Jamaica: An Outsized Influence
A nation's dedication to economic reforms brings dividends for all stakeholders. Read more.
Live and work in Bermuda
The beautiful island nation is positioning itself as the perfect base for top professionals seeking to embrace the emerging trend of home working. Read more.
The Race to Build the World
Leveraging on their technology and experience in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects and machinery, Japanese companies are set to play a major role in infrastructure drives in Asia and North America over the coming years. Read more.
Japanese makers of beauty-products, pens and toys bring their unmistakable quality to the world
Armed with superior technologies and heavy investments into R&D, Japanese makers of beauty and skin-care products, pens and toys are bringing the "made by Japan" seal of quality to international markets. Read more.
Finland's unique growth story stands out in Europe
The country is powering through a pandemic that brought global growth to a standstill, supported by its world-leading tech sector and innovative industries. The Finnish economy will have one of the mildest recessions in the eurozone this year, while millions of government investment has been earmarked for recovery spending. Read more.
Croatia: Innovation & Sustainability in the Heartland
A solid base for investments and authentic tourism awaits in Continental Croatia. Read more.
Hungary: Transformation and Innovation
The dynamic Central European nation has turned itself into a vibrant and diversified industrial powerhouse. Many investors are now betting the country will stage a rapid economic recovery post COVID-19. Read more.
Macedonia: Tikves Winery
Tikves wines have won more wine competition awards than any other South East European winery. It is the only winery from SEE region, with ten wines given 90 or more points by influential wine critic Robert Parker. Read more.
Paraguay - Latin America's rising star
Benefitting from robust macroeconomic fundamentals, abundant natural resources, and fast-growing manufacturing and services sectors, Paraguay is a rising star in Latin America. Read more.
Kaizen and Monozukuri: The distinguishing factors behind Japanese manufacturing quality
In the face of regional competition, Japanese manufacturers continue to distinguish themselves through Kaizen, Monozukuri and continuous product development finely attuned to the needs of clients, industry and society. Read more.
Portugal reboots with sustainability drive
Discover how the resilient Iberian nation has fast-tracked its plans to embrace an innovation-led economy and carbon neutrality. Read more.
Nigeria - Africa's Economic Powerhouse II
Africa's biggest oil exporter and holder of the continent's largest natural gas reserves, Nigeria has led Africa's growth over the previous decade. Read more.
Bahrain
STC Bahrain is leading the country's digital revolution and, in line with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, supports the country's economic development. Read more.
Dominica: Live and work on a tropical island
As the remote-working revolution sweeps the globe, discover why this Caribbean Nature Isle is the perfect place for digital nomads. Read more.
Malawi: A new era begins
With a dynamic new administration led by President Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi's ambitious vision for inclusive economic development is turning it into one of Africa's best investment destinations. Find out more.
Senegal
While Europe and North America grappled with crippling pandemic recessions, Fitch Solutions projects Senegal's GDP growth to have hit 3.1% in 2020 and to rise to 5.5% in 2021. Read more.
Mexican Caribbean - Back to Paradise
Rediscover Cancun, Riviera Maya, Tulum and Cozumel.
Experience a diverse region of Mexico unlike any other in the world. Turquoise waters, impeccable beaches, tropical jungles, Mayan archeological sites, underground rivers, beautiful islands, lagoons and lush landscapes are just the starting point. Read more.
Egypt - MENA's Growth Driver
Despite COVID-19, Egypt expects economic growth between 2.8 and 4% in 2021, becoming the only MENA economy to expand in 2020. Read more.
Cameroon's Electricity Sector
Cameroon's steady recent economic growth has been underpinned by rising levels of electrification, making it one of the best-connected countries in in West Africa. Read more.
Hungary - From manufacturing hub to innovation and R&D center
With its pro-business agenda and open-border policy for investors, the Central European nation is hoping to bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, while making greater strides toward innovation, research and development. Read more.
Ghana - The Investors' Choice in Africa
Influenced by government initiatives to introduce a more favorable taxation structure and having undergone extensive reforms, the economy of Ghana is becoming an economic powerhouse on the African continent. Read more.
Portugal - Find your dream home in Portugal
From iconic city condominiums to rural and seaside idylls, discover how Vanguard Properties' unique luxury real estate developments are exceeding expectations by turning lifestyles into art forms. Read more.
Nigeria - Africa's Economic Powerhouse I
Africa's biggest oil exporter and holding the continent's largest natural gas reserves, Nigeria has led Africa's growth over the previous decade. Read more.
Antigua and Barbuda - Invest, live and work in paradise
Discover how the Caribbean islands' globally competitive citizenship and residency program offers you and your family the opportunity to enjoy a better quality of life in 2021. Read more.
Panama - Central America's Leading Investment Destination
Panama is expected to rebound strongly in 2021, with growth forecasted between 4% and 7%. Read more.
Green Coast - Luxury Living in the Albanian Riviera
With its unrivalled views and ideal location in the heart of the Albanian Riviera, Green Coast Resort and Residences offers prescient investors the chance to benefit from Albania's impending tourism rebound. Read more.
The Netherlands - Home of Innovation
With a reputation as one of Europe's most connected, digitized, and innovative economies, the Netherlands recently overtook the UK as the top recipient of FDI inflows in Europe. Read more.
Saudi Arabia - Building new benchmarks
The kingdom's groundbreaking hosting of this month's G20 Leaders' Summit puts its stunning transformation in the global spotlight. Discover how Saudi Arabia is realizing opportunities for all. Read more.
Andbank Group - Wealth Meets Innovation
Based in Andorra, Andbank Group is a truly international conglomerate: it holds five banking licenses and has a presence in 12 countries, with 39 offices spread around the world, from Miami to Monaco to Zurich. Read more.
Finland: Sustainability and Innovation
The country is powering through a pandemic that brought global growth to a standstill, supported by its world-leading tech sector and innovative industries. The Finnish economy will have one of the mildest recessions in the eurozone this year, while millions of government investment has been earmarked for recovery spending. Read more.
Serbia has risen to become the leading investment location in Central and Eastern Europe
Offering customs-free access to 15% of the global market, a young, talented workforce, and high potential for future growth in sectors such as construction and IT. Read more.
Iceland: Transcending global challenges
Having engineered an exceptional rebound from financial turmoil in 2008, Iceland has approached the COVID-19 crisis in a similarly unique way. What can the world learn from this sustainable, innovative and resilient nation? Read more.
Switzerland: Innovation against the pandemic
Could Switzerland, one of the world's wealthiest and most innovative nations, hold the answers to the current global economic, social and health crisis? Read more.
Greece: Greece marches forward (July 2020)
Greece's widely praised management of COVID-19 makes the Mediterranean country one of the safest and most rewarding places in the world for tourists and investors in 2020. Read more.
Saudi Arabia: Accelerates Ahead
With interest from international investors up 70 percent in 2019, Saudi Arabia is becoming an investment powerhouse—a transformation supported by its flourishing financial services industry and rapidly expanding private sector. Read more.
Greece: Leaping Into The New Decade (January 2020)
Discover how a new pro-business government has acted quickly to introduce reforms that are stimulating economic growth, fast track large-scale developments and attract investments to both traditional and emerging sectors. Read More.
Morocco: The world's gateway to Africa
(Part 2)
The kingdom's reputation as a leading destination for investment and trade within the African continent is supported by highly regarded professional services sectors and innovative manufacturing industries.
Read more.
Malaysia: Focused on the future
Foreign direct investment in the Asian country has doubled in 2019 due to its strong economic growth, business climate, strategic location, natural resources and rising confidence in its new government.
Read more.
Botswana: Africa's jewel for business
Discover why the stable, ambitious, business-friendly and stunningly beautiful Southern African country is currently attracting significant investment to a wide range of its resource- and knowledge-based sectors. Read here.
Mauritius: The perfect gateway to Africa
The World Bank's easiest place to do business in Africa in 2020 is an idyllic island nation in the Indian Ocean that continues to cement its position as a dynamic trade and investment hub. Read more.
Portugal: Is a greener future within reach?
Leading development, engineering, procurement, construction and finance firm MCA Group is confident it has the answer and its clients around the world agree. Find out why.
Gabon: Oil-rich Gabon looks to a new future
Africa's fifth-largest producer seeks to diversify its economy in order to reduce its dependence on oil. Here's how.
Austria: At the heart of European innovation
Austria's tech-savvy hidden champions are catapulting global advanced manufacturing into the next decade. Here's how - Part 1, Part 2.
Liechtenstein: Simply innovative
As the Alpine country celebrates 300 years of historic success, it continues to offer the ideal environment for today's innovators. Here's how.
Namibia: Africa's economic gateway
Blending enviable political and social stability with a business-friendly approach, ambitious Namibia's geo-strategic position offers international investors intelligent access to the markets of southern Africa and beyond. Read more.
Paraguay: Ideal investment conditions
Discover how a new, business-friendly government and the world's largest generator of renewable energy are turning one of Latin America's fastest-growing economies into a hotspot for international investors. Read more.
Morocco: The kingdom enters a new growth phase (Part 1)
With a wide range of opportunities opening up in the African country, the export and investment agency AMDIE explains why 2019 is the year you should invest in Morocco. Read more.
Trinidad & Tobago: Center stage
The hydrocarbon-rich Caribbean islands are fast becoming a regional hub in many other sectors, including transport, logistics, manufacturing, real estate and financial services. Find out more.
Malta: Innovation in the heart of the Med
The booming European economy has tapped into innovative and advanced high-growth industries, and cemented its reputation for financial services by launching the world's first legislative framework for blockchain. Read more.
Canary Islands: Setting the Pace in Sustainability
These Spanish islands off the west coast of Africa, have long prospered from their unique geographical position. Along with a subtropical climate, clear skies and stunning landscapes, the archipelago benefits from the political stability and the open, democratic culture of Europe. Over the centuries the islands have become a natural staging point for travelers and traders on their way to and from three continents and the Canaries remain open to modern business, investments and tourists alike. Read here.
Colombia: The Time is Now
Colombia is living a moment. With President Iván Duque one year into his tenure, the Andean nation is shrugging off its unfair reputation and proving just how vast its previously untapped potential was. Read here.
Croatian Regions of Istria & Kvarner: Paradise in the Heart of Europe
Responsible and sustainable tourism is paying significant social and economic dividends for these stunning Croatian coastal regions. Read more.
Dalmatia: Amazing Dalmatia
On the southern coast of Croatia, the stunning region of Dalmatia is leading the way toward a new vision of responsible tourism, one in which preserving heritage and protecting communities matters more than making a fast buck.
Sustainability means responsibility in Dalmatia. Read more here.
Finland: Finnish innovation for a brighter future
Finland is trust and quality; Finland is collaboration and innovation; Finland is creating Nordic solutions to global problems; Finland is the future. Find out how Finnish innovation is transforming an array of global industries, from smart healthcare to cloud technology - you can trust in Finland, Here's how.
Guatemala: The Heart of the Mayan World
A trip to Guatemala is an invitation to immerse yourself in history, culture, tradition and romance. Read more.
Kenya: Centum Investment
Established in 1967 as a Nairobi-based investment company and now listed on exchanges in Nairobi and Kampala, Centum Investment Company has risen to become a leading vehicle for growth and diversification in East Africa. Read More.
Qatar: The Transition to a Knowledge Based Economy
Qatar is one of the fast-growing regional economies and among the most promising in the MENA region, maintaining balanced growth rates despite various global challenges. Read more.
Singapore: Looking to the Future
Known worldwide as a top business, banking, and investment destination, Singapore has sustained its stellar international reputation for decades. Read more.
Taiwan: The New Benchmark of Quality Through
Discover how innovation has revolutionized traditional industries in Taiwan while accelerating the development of the current phenomena such as AI and blockchain and learn how this astonishing transformation has been possible in the space of a decade. Find out more.
Turkey: Strength in Adversity
More than two decades of rapid economic expansion have cemented Turkey's position as a dominant regional economic power and rising global power. Find out more.
Turkey: Polisan Holding
Active in paint, chemicals, port operations, and real estate, Polisan Holding has withstood the test of time with a tried-and-true strategy emphasizing partnerships, innovation, and finding new opportunities during even the toughest economic conditions. Find out more.
UAE: How innovation is transforming a nation
It all began with a master innovator. The UAE's founding father, Sheikh Zayed, was a man with big ideas, open to new methods and peoples. Today the country masters Blockchain, hosts 200 nationalities and ranks first in innovation in the Arab World. Find out more.