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Digital Migration - Are We Ready?
The media landscape in Africa is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant changes is the ongoing digital transition from analogue to digital TV.
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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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Spotlight on Russia
In this review of state statistics and consumer trends, Synovate Comcon provides an overview of Russia’s current social and economic situation. Based on data for 2000-2014, this review also studies the changes in population and consumer behaviour to forecast possible future trends.
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India's hatchback market
The Big Business of Small Cars - India's automobile industry is one of the largest recipients of foreign direct investment within the country and accounts for about 8 per cent of the economy.
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Achieving successful distribution in emerging markets
Manufacturers essentially determine their sales volume and success in a given market through the distribution channels they choose to sell products and services to clients. Many foreign companies operating in emerging markets, however, seem to lack basic knowledge about designing efficient distribution channels for these very specific markets, which limits their commercial potential.
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Vietnam’s coffee industry
French colonists first introduced coffee to Vietnam in 1857. It has become embedded in the local culture ever since. The country is currently the world’s second largest producer and exporter of coffee, after Brazil.