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Barring Puerto Rico, the economies of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Panama, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago are on a stable growth path in the second half of 2019. The regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices is estimated to register 3.2% growth in Q4 2019 and is forecast to grow by 2.8% annually. There are signs of ...

Major economies in the Middle East and Africa experienced an economic slowdown with GDP growth rate declining for Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nigeria, Qatar, Israel, and Iran in the second quarter of 2019. The area is affected by volatile oil prices, and in Q2 especially, there was a decline in oil prices and production cuts by OPEC. ...

The Americas are expected to record tepid growth in 2020, higher than that of 2019. Advanced economies such as the US and Canada are likely to witness an economic rebound in 2020. Other smaller economies like Panama and Chile are poised to grow as well. However, Argentina’s growth is likely to remain contracted on account of currency deterioration ...

Consumables and services will lead the global demand for sterilization devices because sterilization capital equipment growth is becoming saturated in developed economies. In developing economies, the growing number of healthcare facilities and the focus on reducing infections will boost the uptake of sterilization capital equipment, and consumable...

The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation driven by connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) trends. This study considers all four categories for selected automakers. Connected: The various areas of connected mobility The extent of OEMs in-house capabilities and a comparative benchmarking Major partne...

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have rapidly become the fastest-growing clean energy technology driven by the growth of wind and solar and the need for grid flexibility. While commercial and industrial (C&I) BESS installations have traditionally lagged behind grid-scale and residential deployments, the sector holds considerable opportunit...

The AI landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by disruptive technologies, evolving enterprise needs, and the imperative to innovate at scale. This study identifies the Top 10 Growth Opportunities in AI Technologies and Platforms that will shape global markets in 2025 and beyond. These opportunities reflect the convergence of strategic...

BYD has evolved from a battery maker into the most dominant global EV player by building a vertically integrated ecosystem that few other automakers can match. Its strength lies in controlling every critical component of the EV value chain, especially batteries, semiconductors, and EV platforms, thereby keeping costs low and margins stable amid agg...

XPeng has grown from a pure electric vehicle maker into one of China’s most advanced intelligent mobility innovators. The company has built its identity around software, efficiency, and real-world performance, creating an ecosystem that goes beyond traditional EV manufacturing. Its strength comes from solving range anxiety through proprietary techn...