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Urban Malaysians More Individualistic Than Singaporeans
41% of Malaysians prioritize Self, significantly higher to Singaporeans at just 29%.
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The boom of China's automotive aftermarket is imminent
China overtook the United States as the world’s largest automotive market in 2009 and has retained the crown since then. China’s automotive aftermarket industry value reached USD 118 billion in 2015 and it is expected to grow at 12.7% CAGR to reach USD 214 billion by 2020.
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The new lubricant trade in ASEAN - A promising new era
Global lubricant markets have seen a dramatic rebound since the global economic recession of 2008–2009. At that time, global demand dipped to its lowest point since the latter half of the 20th century, but has since surpassed its previous high mark set in 2007. One of the key drivers of this rebound can be attributed to Asia, where the developing economies of emerging markets are fueling the rising demand for lubricants.
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Doing The Right Thing: A Checklist for Successful Corporate Sustainability Programmes
Corporations have a great ability to ‘do good’ in the world – even more so than governments, given the wealth of resources and freedom they have to innovate outside of bureaucratic structures. Some would argue that, beyond an ability to do good, corporations have a responsibility to do good.
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2016-2017: The Year of Disruptive Elections - August 2016
Early in June, Ipsos presented at a seminar in Paris looking ahead to the forthcoming elections in the United States and France. The event, hosted by the US Embassy, saw Brice Teinturier (Ipsos Public Affairs, France) and Clifford Young (Ipsos Public Affairs, USA) describe the prevailing mood in their respective countries and what this means for the political scene.
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Brexit Reaction: What Are the Consequences of UK Leaving the EU?
The UK’s vote to leave the EU was a shock across the continent and beyond, and this survey shows it’s still something that many are coming to terms with. But there is not wholesale panic – in fact fears of a “domino effect” seem to be receding.
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Brazil Pulse - The Disapproval For Acting President Michel Temer Grows - July 2016
Temer's administration is regarded as bad or very bad for 48% of the population - worsening 5% vis-à-vis the month of June. Other evaluation indicators show significant deterioration.
As Dilma’s trial by the Senate approaches, the disapproval for acting President Michel Temer grows. Dilma’s approval grows for the fourth consecutive month.
Consumer confidence index drops 2 points, putting an end to three months of gradual increase. It is the first drop of the index for Temer’s administration. There is a growing sense of concern about the Brazilian future. -
Ipsos Pre-Election Forecasting On The Mark Nationally
Ipsos in South Africa again delivered a very close forecast on the final local election results. At its latest release of its poll findings (released Monday 1 August), Ipsos suggested that the ANC would garner 54% of the votes, the DA 26% and the EFF 8%.
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Homes With Access Features Have Wide Appeal Among The Public
Meeting the housing needs of disabled people and an increasingly ageing society is increasingly acknowledged by government to be of strategic importance. An estimated 20% of the adult population in Britain are disabled while around one in ten provide long-term care for someone that either lives with them or somewhere else.
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Brazil Pulse - Michel Temer’s Administration Is Evaluated As Bad - June 2016
Temer’s administration is evaluated as bad/very bad by 43% of the population. Currently there are still doubts regarding the efficiency of his Government for these first months.
Michel Temer sees his disapproval gradually increase in classes C, D and E, while his approval grows in classes AB. Economic and social agendas are decisive in this scenario.
Consumer Confidence Index grows 4 points and seems to confirm gradual growing tendency. Classes AB and the Southeast region presented higher growth during the month of June.