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Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the tunnelling and drilling equipment market in Brazil. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the tunnelling and drilling equipment market and its categories (drilling equipment, boring equipment and pile-drivers & pile-extractors), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Tunnelling and Drilling Equipment in Brazil to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the tunnelling and drilling equipment industry in Brazil. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Brazilian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Led by stable economic growth and a progressive regulatory environment, the Angolan insurance industry, which is the sixth largest in Africa, recorded a strong growth rate during the review period. This was mainly driven by the non-life segment which accounted for 66.4% of the industry's gross written premium value in 2012. Several insurance companies entered the industry and were attracted by positive growth potential and low penetration rates. There is a lack of public awareness among consumers, especially regarding savings and investment products in the life insurance segment, which is the key reason for low insurance penetration rates. The Angolan insurance industry is regulated and supervised by the Institute of Insurance Supervision of Angola (ISS) under the Ministry of Finance. Over the forecast period, the expansion of economic activity, infrastructural investment, an increasing life expectancy, an improving regulatory environment and a rise in awareness among consumers are anticipated to be key growth drivers.

Direct selling slipped in its value sales in 2012, posting a 1% decline in sales during the year. Bucking the trend is Nu Skin International Enterprises Pte Ltd, which saw healthy double-digit growth of 11% during the year. Nu Skin International has a wide range of products, and continues to launch new ranges as compared to its competitors, for which growth is either stagnating or very slight.

There is still high interest in sports and energy drinks in Slovenia. Whilst sports drinks benefits from the strong health and wellness trend, with many consumers who try to lead a healthier lifestyle, energy drinks enjoys a fashionable and youthful image. However, in the current times of falling consumer purchasing power due to the unstable economic situation in the region, many consumers are turned off by relatively high unit prices of sports and energy drinks in comparison to other soft...

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In 2012 Latvia experienced stabilisation of the economy and nearly each category witnessed value sales improvement. Producers were able to regain some profits and strengthen their positions in developing categories. However, most of these benefits were achieved only due to lower number of price-based promotions, especially in major categories. Growth of less developed categories occurred at better prices, but usually these are small categories. All in all, players in home care were able to...

expects the China consumer electronics market will grow by around 10% in 2013. We forecast headline consumer spending to grow at 10% in 2013 and 2014, which marks a downward revision from our previous forecast of 8.4% for both years. The government's rural consumer electronics subsidy programme should continue to drive flat-screen TV sets and other products and electronic vendors and retailers are expanding and adjusting strategies to take advantage of this opportunity.

The ongoing hospital debt situation, in addition to the Italian government's focus on dereimbursement, will offset any benefits of the recently passed legislation that encourages increased hospital provision of innovative medicines.

Colombia's agricultural sector faces a number of challenges in the medium term. Key export crops such as coffee and cocoa have underperformed in recent years, due to a lack of investment in infrastructure and serious outbreaks of disease. Although regeneration work is underway, it will take time to bear fruit. The strength of the Colombian peso against the US dollar is also posing challenges for the agribusiness sector as the competitiveness of Colombia's exports is being eroded. Finally, there is still unrest among dairy, livestock and grain producers who fear that the entry into force of the Colombia-EU free trade agreement in Q213 will further erode their profitability. The Ministry of Agriculture has taken steps to support these sectors to adapt to the arrival of inexpensive imports; however, ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and modernise production techniques will be required.

In January 2013, the Spanish government announced plans to extend the car-buying subsidy programme it introduced in 2011 in a bid to boost sales. However, we maintain our forecast for a 1% decline in sales in 2013, as consumer sentiment remains subdued, and believe this subsidiary programme will have little impact on sales.

Energy policy is still one of the main themes on the agenda in terms of the Greek coalition government's political priorities, in view of growing awareness of the importance of possible prospective resources, although energy privatisation is a greater immediate concern. Fourteen expressions of interests were registered with TAIPED, the Greek privatization agency, when the tender Invitation was announced in February 2012 for the state gas industry (DEPA - DESFA), but only five non-binding bids were submitted by the November deadline. Although the final submissions were to be deposited in December and final selection slated to be announced in Q113, the privatisation process had not, at the time of writing (February 2013), yet come to an end. Submission dates for tenders to acquire control of Hellenic Petroleum, which were to be submitted in Q113, are now expected for Q213 with final selection scheduled to be announced in Q413. Meanwhile, demand trends will be dependent on a sustained economic recovery.

GlobalData has released its new PharmaPoint Drug Evaluation report, "Prostvac (Prostate Cancer) - Forecast and Market Analysis to 2022". The recent approvals of second-line metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) therapies like J&J's Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) and Medivation/Astellas' Xtandi (enzalutamide) will drive strong market growth over the next decade. These safe and orally administered treatments will provide safety and convenience benefits over the current standard of care, chemotherapy with docetaxel, while prolonging the overall survival of patients with mCRPC. The December 12, 2012 FDA approval of Zytiga for the added indication of chemotherapy-naive mCRPC marks the onset of a new treatment paradigm for the disease, in which chemotherapy is relegated to second-line therapy and beyond. For patients with earlier-stage prostate cancer, androgen deprivation therapy with LHRH agonists and first-generation antiandrogens remains the standard of care for suppressing testosterone levels and temporarily controlling the disease.

Auto sales in South Korea rose 22.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) in January, to 756,255 units compared to 618,853 in January 2011, according to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA), as reported by the Yonhap news agency. This rise was mostly due to strong sales abroad.

The growing demand for mobile broadband services is driving an ever increasing number of commercial LTE network deployments. Location-based Service (LBS) applications depend on mobile positioning, Geography Information Systems (GIS), application middleware, application software, and support. Augmented Reality (AR) represents a live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input, that enrich the user's perception of the real world.

Chevron Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (Chevron), has agreed to acquire 261,000 net acres of undeveloped land in shale gas fields in the Horn River and Liard Basins in British Columbia, from Apache Canada Ltd. (Apache), for a purchase consideration of US$550MM. Through the transaction, Chevron Canada will acquire 49,000 net acres in the Horn River Basin and 212,000 net acres in the Liard Basin. The transaction is a part of Chevron Canada's acquisition of a 50% interest in approximately 644,000 acres of petroleum and natural gas rights in the Horn River and Liard Basins in British Columbia, Canada, from Apache Canada Ltd., Encana Corporation (Encana), and EOG Resources Canada, Inc. (EOG Resources). RBC Capital Markets, LLC is acting as financial advisor to Apache Canada in the transaction. The transaction will enable Chevron Canada to expand its undeveloped acreage position in British Columbia.

GlobalData's new report, "Asia-Pacific Ophthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2018 - Vision Care, Intraocular Lens (IOL), Cataract Surgery Devices, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Equipment, Refractive Surgery Devices, Vitreo Retinal Surgery Devices and Others" provides key market data on the Asia-Pacific Ophthalmic Devices market - Australia, China, India and Japan. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories - Cataract Surgery Devices, Glaucoma Surgery Devices, Intraocular Lens (IOL), Ophthalmic Diagnostic Equipment, Refractive Surgery Devices, Vision Care and Vitreo Retinal Surgery Devices. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants.

GlobalData's report, Propylene Industry Outlook in Canada to 2017 - Market Size, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of Canada Propylene industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the Propylene industry in Canada. The report covers Canada Propylene plants and presents installed capacity. In addition, it presents Propylene demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major Propylene producers in Canada. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of Canada Propylene industry including all the major parameters.

Due to the fact that sugar confectionery is purchase for the purpose of self indulgence, demand is very much limited by consumer purchasing power. Consumer purchasing power declined significantly during the economic crisis and, while it recovered somewhat in 2012, many Latvians proved unwilling to spend much on sugar confectionery products, given the high unemployment level and rather low salaries in the country. Furthermore, the average unit price of sugar confectionery is expected to increase...

In terms of cards with an ATM function, 2012 was another solid year in Indonesia, with double-digit growth expected for cards in circulation, transaction volume and transaction value. The performance of ATM function, however, has slowed in value growth from a robust position in 2011, as the ownership rate of cards with ATM function out of the banked population is already approaching the optimum level.

Following a robust performance in 2011, debit cards is expected to register a slowdown in 2012 for cards in circulation, transaction volume as well as value. Nonetheless, the slower performance will still be at double-digit growth rates, with the more stable situation arising partly due to improved penetration of debit cards among the banked population in Indonesia.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Knitted and Crocheted Articles market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Photochemicals, Explosives and Other Chemicals market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.