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With a population of more than 210 million, Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world and is, therefore, a major player on the world stage, especially in terms of goods and materials. It’s a world leader in textiles and also enjoys strong trade in sugar, cement, tobacco and food processing, which has ... Read More

Sat right in the centre of continental Europe, the Czech Republic (now officially known as Czechia) has thrived as an independent company since the fall of communism and its amicable split from neighbours Slovakia in 1993. In particular, its economy has grown significantly since it became a member of the European ... Read More

As the third-biggest economy in the world by GDP, Japan is naturally a prime contender for any international business evaluating new markets. It’s an affluent country where hard work and respect are ingrained into culture, and where both technology and manufacturing play key roles within both the national economy and ... Read More

If your organization has an international presence, then it has a global strategy. Your C-suite executives have a growth roadmap that includes a map of cross-border competition. As more countries or regions are added to your firm, a network of regional headquarters likely appear. Yet, during the outbreak of COVID-19 a ... Read More

Although agriculture remains a huge part of the Bangladeshi economy, its garment manufacturing has driven its consistently strong growth in recent decades. At the time of writing in 2020, the global economic impact of COVID-19 was about to cause what would be Bangladesh’s first annual drop in GDP for around 40 years. ... Read More

Taiwan has punched above its weight on the regional and world stages for some time now. Despite a population of only 24 million, it ranks just outside the top 20 of world economies by GDP, and is a major manufacturer and exporter of goods like electronics, textiles, machinery and chemicals. Thanks to its trading links ... Read More

Like many southern European countries, Portugal has experienced a turbulent time economically over the last decade or so. GDP has reduced from its pre-2008 peak and youth unemployment is running at over 25%, and that’s before the long-term impact of COVID-19 is taken into account. However, its range of primary ... Read More

Thailand is renowned as one of the world’s most popular (and beautiful) tourist destinations, but in recent years, its potential for international businesses looking at expansion opportunities has become just as attractive. Now the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, Thailand and its 70 million citizens have ... Read More

Malaysia is a fast-developing country that has become a popular destination within south-east Asia for international business. Its population of around 31 million people enjoy strong links with both East and West: China is its major trading partner, while the country is also a member of the Commonwealth where English ... Read More

Known as the Land of the Long White Cloud - or Middle Earth, if you’re a fan of Lord Of The Rings, which was filmed there - New Zealand is a beautiful country that punches above its weight in economic terms. Supported by its strong global standing in both tourism and agriculture, its population of around five million ... Read More

With a population of only 5.8 million, Denmark might be one of the smaller countries in the European Union, but it has built a strong reputation as one of the most progressive countries around. This applies both to business, where corporate tax rates have been consistently cut in recent years to the current level of ... Read More