Search
-
India: Consumed by a Health Wave
India lags behind the world when it comes to the tag of being a ‘healthy’ nation, with healthcare accounting for only 0.9 per cent of national GDP as against 12 per cent by G7 countries. Health as a topic has never been centre-stage in the larger discussions on the country’s progress and growth.
-
The Economic Pulse of the World - April 2015
After losing ground in each of the past two waves, the national economic assessment is on the rise once again with four in 10 (41%) global citizen consumers rating the state of their national economy as “good”, up two points since last sounding. While the local economy assessment (31%) remains idle this month, respondents look into the future with a cautious optimism, with one in 4 (25%) saying the economy in the local area will be stronger in the next six months, up one point since last sounding.
-
China Pulse - March 2015
China national economy maintained stable growth in 2014 with an overall GDP growth of 7.4%. 2015 Feb total RSCG YOY growth slightly down at 10.7
-
2015 China Luxury Forecast
Positive consumer dynamics will continue to drive Chinese shoppers as the world’s number one luxury force. The China Luxury Forecast surveys luxury consumers in the mainland China and Hong Kong. This is the most detailed survey in Greater China looking at the behaviors and attitudes in the luxury sector.
-
Nature VS. Nurture - Can You Change Your Innovation’s Destiny?
The great innovation debate - “Nature vs. Nurture” is a debate typically held among psychologists, where one side argues that genetic predisposition (nature) plays a greater role in human personality development and the other side argues that the environment (nurture) has more influence.
-
Indian Pulse - Q2 2013
The Union finance ministry expects Indian Economy would grow at least 6% in the current financial year, citing a pickup in investment and rising investor confidence. RBI has projected the Indian economy to grow at 5.7%, which is lower than even some private forecasts.
-
Thailand poised as the next luxury shopping destination
Recently, Thailand has indicated interest in capturing the opportunities for growing the luxury retail sector via the volume of tourist shoppers and growing local middle class. In a global survey by MasterCard, it was found that Bangkok visitor spending contributed to annual USD 14.4 billion dollars, ranking 4th globally in visitor spending.
-
2013 Asean Pulse - Bringing You The ASEAN Way
Economic growth has transformed cities in South East Asia, its raised income levels, spurred urbanization and infrastructure and ultimately changed the SE Asia region and the way in which we live.
-
How Well Do You Really Know Your Concept?
The number of concepts tested at the early stage of the innovation process has increased dramatically over the years and still innovation success rates have not improved.