The sixth edition of the Ipsos Populism Report sheds light on the deeper forces feeding the current surge of populism. On average across 31 countries, a profound pessimism is settling in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faultlines Across Europe with Mediterranean Countries (Spain, Italy, France) Most Unhappy, But Central Europe (Germany, Poland, Hungary) More Positive.
Major automotive manufacturers have traditionally focused on developing high quality sophisticated vehicles for developed markets, which are reaching saturation point.
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.
India's engineering industry has grown by an annual average of 12 per cent for the past five years on the back of higher investment in infrastructure development and industrial production, new government initiatives, such as allowing 100 per cent foreign ownership of firms within the sector, and lowering customs duty.
