Benin – Economic Overview
Benin’s Government Boosts Debt-Fueled Economy
Benin is experiencing an economic upswing, mainly due to public infrastructure investments. Thus, business opportunities are increasing for the first time in years.
Published: 08 April 2019
Mexico – Automotive Industry 2019
Mexican Automotive Industry Faces a Difficult Market Environment
Weak domestic sales are weighing on the Mexican automotive industry. However, the new free trade agreement USMCA will lead to additional investments in the future.
Published: 27 March 2019
China – Automotive Industry 2019
China's Automotive Market Shrinks for the First Time in Decades
Car sales in China declined in 2018 for the first time since 1990: minus 2.8% compared to the previous year. The situation is particularly delicate for cars with combustion engines.
Published: 26 March 2019
Africa – Food & Beverages 2019
Africa's Food and Beverage Industry Attracts Investment
Food processing is being expanded incrementally in many African countries. There is a drive toward self-sufficiency and increasing exports of processed agricultural goods.
Published: 25 March 2019
Kuwait – Electric Power & Renewables
Kuwait Intends to Increase its Power Plant Capacities
Kuwait needs additional power plants and is looking for private investors. The share of renewable energies is expected to increase to 15% from its current 0.4% level, according to plans.
Published: 15 March 2019
Kuwait – Medical Devices
Kuwait Expands its Health Sector
In the future, public health facilities will only be accessible to Kuwaiti citizens, with the 3.3 million foreigners receiving separate health care. Major projects are increasing hospital capacities.
Published: 15 March 2019
Chile – Electric Power & Renewables 2019
Wind Energy is Growing Rapidly in Chile
Chile is exceeding the government’s expansion targets for renewables. Wind and solar energy are now racing head-to-head. The government is awarding concessions for 90 square kilometers of land for wind and solar projects.
Published: 15 March 2019
Kuwait – Oil & Gas
Kuwait's Oil and Gas Industry is Set to Grow
Kuwait aims to expand its oil production by a third, gas production will be quadrupled and refinery output doubled. The first projects have already been awarded.
Published: 14 March 2019
China – Textiles
China's Textile and Clothing Industry is Affected by US-Tariffs
China’s textile and clothing industry is being modernized. High-quality textile machines are in demand; however, some of the investments are being postponed due to the trade dispute with the USA.
Published: 14 March 2019
UK – Electric Power & Renewables 2019
United Kingdom Invests Heavily in Offshore Wind Farms
Neither the expiry of various subsidy programs nor the forthcoming Brexit will be able to slow down the positive development in the British wind market. Several large offshore wind farms are being developed.
Published: 14 March 2019