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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chinese consumers are expected to play an increasingly important role in the development of the economy as China rebalances from an export driven to a domestic consumption driven model.
Overall, the future looks positive for the global spirits industry. According to latest full year data, the global spirits market expanded by 7% in volume between 2010 & 2011.
“No commitment” could have been the title for 2013; advertisers (and not just telecom operators) certainly presented that option, as though in response to consumers’ mobile, versatile attitude, and their increasingly rapid decision-making. “France 2013, shocks & sanctuaries” expresses the new stakes better.
“China is a horse and the world, an idea” 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, a major symbol and myth within Chinese civilization that signifies strength and power – and how very apt this is.
