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The Economic Pulse of the World - December 2014
Overriding the positive trend noted in the previous Economic Pulse report, the last month of 2014 closed on the negative note with all three economic assessment indicators down since last month and down two points since October 2014..
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Indonesia’s Energy
Indonesia's economy is undergoing unprecedented development with industrialization and rapid urbanization resulting in increasing demand for electricity.
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How Concerned Are You About the Ebola Virus?
77% of global citizens concerned that Ebola virus may be transmitted to their country. With 88% awareness of Ebola virus outbreak, 57% say their own health, government and other officials are taking enough precautions and preparations to ensure virus doesn’t come into their country but 43% don’t believe it to be so.
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Trends in China’s automotive component manufacturing industry
China's automotive components sector is set to achieve annual growth of 20 per cent for the next five years driven by demand for new cars and a growing secondary market. The aftermarket segment will become the main outlet for automotive parts as the average age of vehicles on the road continues to rise and the current total car population has already surpassed 100 million. The counterfeit auto parts market, already the world's largest with a current value of about US$40bn, will only increase as the overall market grows.
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Powering ASEAN’s growth
Territorial oil disputes, rising fuel prices, nuclear disasters and choking smog levels have brought energy issues sharply into focus in recent years. Opinion polls have highlighted the concerns from all countries about the safety, affordability and sustainable supply of energy.
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European Pulse: Europe On The Wrong Track
Europe is on the wrong track say citizens in ten of EU’s largest countries – but little desire to leave the European Union outright. Faultlines across Europe with Mediterranean countries (Spain, Italy, France) most unhappy, but central Europe (Germany, Poland, Hungary) more positive.
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Europe is on the Wrong Track Say Citizens in Ten of EU’s Largest Countries – But Little Desire to Leave the European Union Outright
Faultlines Across Europe with Mediterranean Countries (Spain, Italy, France) Most Unhappy, But Central Europe (Germany, Poland, Hungary) More Positive.
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Eco cars and key developments within the global auto industry
Major automotive manufacturers have traditionally focused on developing high quality sophisticated vehicles for developed markets, which are reaching saturation point.
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Global Happiness Report
Majority of Global Citizens (75%) are Happy Despite Gloomy Economic Sentiments. ‘Very Happy’ Cohort (20%) Down Two Points Since December 2012.
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Automotive parts industry in Indonesia
During the past several years, the automotive parts market in Indonesia has seen a significant increase in demand due in large part to the rising middle class throughout the entire country.