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The Hungary Insurance Report considers the prospects for both life and non-life insurers in the country. Relative to its peers in Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary stands out for several reasons. The most obvious is that it has been shrinking, by at least one metric, for years. The latest data, published by the Association of Hungarian Insurance Companies (MABISZ) in Q312, indicate that, in terms of gross premiums written, both segments are smaller in 2012 than they had been in 2007. Although the life segment is dominated by unit-linked products, a characteristic that attests to the risk tolerance of Hungarian households who use life insurance and one that also sets Hungary's insurance sector apart from others in the region, the volatility of financial markets has taken its toll. Brutal competition in motor related lines (ie: both compulsory motorists third-party liability - CMTPL - cover and voluntary hull insurance or CASCO) has forced tariffs downwards: this is a challenge that has been highlighted by many of the insurers that have commented on business conditions in Hungary over the last year.

The Indonesia Real Estate report examines the commercial office, retail and industrial segments in the context of a market which is outperforming regionally.

BMI View: We highlight that French wheat has become more competitive on export markets, mainly owing to a decrease in competitiveness for the Black Sea region. The French livestock sector is encountering more difficulties because of a squeeze in margins. For poultry producer Doux, for example, we expect the asset liquidation and restructuring to increase efficiency in the sector over the long term. In the dairy segment, producers are being hit by weak economic growth in Europe, but milk prices could help to support production growth in the coming years.

BMI View: Cameroon's construction sector faces favourable conditions over the medium term as the government continues to prioritise infrastructure investment as part of its 10-year economic plan. Cameroon therefore ranks as one of the best locations in West Africa for infrastructure investments. In addition, high oil prices are swelling government coffers and facilitating ambitious infrastructure plans, while Chinese funding remains dominant for mega-projects.

For the second quarter in a row, we are cutting back our GDP growth prediction for Taiwan in 2012. We now expect growth of only 1.6%, compared to 2.2% beforehand. Lower exports, a lull in investment, and signs of internal divisions and policy drift within the Taipei government have all played a part. A significant change on last quarter is that foreign trade prospects are decidedly gloomier. In our last report we expected total trade (imports + exports) to grow by 0.9% in 2012. In contrast, we are now predicting a contraction of 3.25%. The recovery cycle will eventually kick in, but we are saying it has in effect been pushed back to 2013, when we are expecting GDP growth of 4.2% (was 5.1%).

BMI View: Malaysian IT spending is expected to reach US$5.2bn in 2012, up 7%, despite a downwards revision by BMI as economic activity is expected to slow over the coming quarters. Demand for IT products and services is forecast to stay resilient overall, even as economic growth moderates. There should be several areas of opportunity, particularly in key spending verticals such as telecoms, and a new government Digital Malaysia Plan is expected to be unveiled in 2012. Spending on IT products and services should be boosted by growing enterprise interest in cloud computing, and ICT-friendly budget measures, but much will depend on confidence in a sustainable economic recovery.

GlobalData's new report, "Denmark Patient Monitoring Market Outlook to 2018 - Fetal Monitors, Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors and Others" provides key market data on the Denmark Patient Monitoring market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories - Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Patient Monitoring Accessories, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors, Micro-Electromechanical Systems, Remote Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors and Fetal Monitors. 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 with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

GlobalData's new report, "Germany Diagnostic Imaging Market Outlook to 2018 - Ultrasound Systems, MRI Systems, Computed Tomography Systems, Nuclear Imaging Equipment, X-Ray Systems, Mammography Equipment and Others" provides key market data on the Germany Diagnostic Imaging market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within 10 market categories - Angio Suites, Bone Densitometers, C-Arms, Computed Tomography Systems, Contrast Media Injectors, Mammography Equipment, MRI Systems, Nuclear Imaging Equipment, Ultrasound Systems and X-ray Systems. 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 with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

This report gives a view of the country's thermal energy market and provides forecasts to 2020. This report includes information on thermal (coal, oil and gas) installed capacity and generation. It provides information on key trends, profiles of major industry participants, information on major power plants and analysis of important deals. This along with detailed information on the regulatory framework and key policies governing the industry, provides a comprehensive understanding of the market for thermal power in the country. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Backsheet in Asia-Pacific - Market Size, Average Price, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020

Wind Power in China, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Market Share, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the wind power market in China. The report provides in depth analysis on global renewable power market and global wind power market with forecasts up to 2025. The report analyzes the power market scenario in China (includes thermal conventional, nuclear, large hydro and renewables) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity and power generation trends from 2001 to 2025 in China wind power market. The research analyzes market segmentation by onshore and offshore wind, market share of wind turbine manufacturers, investment trends and LCOE for wind power in China during 2011-2025. The report provides information on the amount of carbon saved (in million tons) and average number of homes powered by wind power during 2001-2025. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to wind power development in China is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants.

Solar PV in South Africa, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the solar PV market in South Africa. The report provides in depth analysis on global renewable power market and global solar PV market with forecasts up to 2025. The report analyzes the power market scenario in South Africa (includes thermal conventional, nuclear, large hydro and renewables) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity and power generation trends from 2001 to 2025 in South Africa solar PV market. The research analyzes market segmentation by grid connectivity, investment trends and LCOE for solar PV in South Africa during 2011-2025. The report provides information on the amount of carbon saved and average number of homes powered by solar PV during 2001-2025. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to solar PV market development is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Grass Pollen Allergy - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Grass Pollen Allergy, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Grass Pollen Allergy. Grass Pollen Allergy - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

"Portugal Diagnostic Imaging Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018", a new report by Global Markets Direct, provides key market data on the Portugal Diagnostic Imaging market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within 10 market categories - Angio Suites, Bone Densitometers, C-Arms, Computed Tomography Systems, Contrast Media Injectors, Mammography Equipment, MRI Systems, Nuclear Imaging Equipment, Ultrasound Systems and X-ray Systems. 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 with information on key recent developments.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "AbGenomics International, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the AbGenomics International, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Vironova AB - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Vironova AB's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Acute Renal Failure (ARF) (Acute Kidney Injury) - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Acute Renal Failure (ARF) (Acute Kidney Injury), complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Acute Renal Failure (ARF) (Acute Kidney Injury). Acute Renal Failure (ARF) (Acute Kidney Injury) - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

The report firstly introduced Vitamin B5 basic information included Vitamin B5 definition classification application industry chain structure industry overview; international market analysis, China domestic market analysis, Macroeconomic environment and economic situation analysis and influence, Vitamin B5 industry policy and plan, Vitamin B5 product specification, manufacturing process, product cost structure etc. then statistics China key manufacturers Vitamin B5 capacity production cost price profit production value gross margin etc details information, at the same time, statistics these manufacturers Vitamin B5 products customers application capacity market position company contact information etc company related information, then collect all these manufacturers data and listed China Vitamin B5 capacity production capacity market share production market share supply demand shortage import export consumption etc data statistics, and then introduced China Vitamin B5 2009-2013 capacity production price cost profit production value gross margin etc information. And also listed Vitamin B5 upstream raw materials equipments and Down stream clients alternative products survey analysis and Vitamin B5 marketing channels industry development trend and proposals.

Better Group Real Estate, a leading real estate company based in Calgary, Alberta, has co-founded a non-profit foundation called Calgary Hockey Hero’s Foundation aimed at helping families who lack the necessary finances to enable their children to play hockey. Company co-founder Randy Bett and foundation co-founder Gord Sears, have launched the said foundation in December 2012 with the support of several leading home builders.

The construction equipment market is driven by factors such as growth in construction and mining activities, emergence of lease-based equipment, and increasing government investment in infrastructure development especially in developing nations.In addition demand by companies in infrastructure and real estateis also supporting the growth of the construction equipment market.

A recent study by tech blog DigitalOlympus.com indicates that eco-friendly business printing is on the rise in offices all over the country. The message of saving the environment by cutting back on energy use is already gaining a foothold in corporate America as businesses small and large are switching to energy-saving office equipment and production processes.

The report firstly introduced Vitamin K3 basic information included Vitamin K3 definition classification application industry chain structure industry overview; international market analysis, China domestic market analysis, Macroeconomic environment and economic situation analysis and influence, Vitamin K3 industry policy and plan, Vitamin K3 product specification, manufacturing process, product cost structure etc. then statistics China key manufacturers Vitamin K3 capacity production cost price profit production value gross margin etc details information, at the same time, statistics these manufacturers Vitamin K3 products customers application capacity market position company contact information etc company related information, then collect all these manufacturers data and listed China Vitamin K3 capacity production capacity market share production market share supply demand shortage import export consumption etc data statistics, and then introduced China Vitamin K3 2009-2013 capacity production price cost profit production value gross margin etc information.

The report firstly introduced Nicotinamide basic information included Nicotinamide definition classification application industry chain structure industry overview; international market analysis, China domestic market analysis, Macroeconomic environment and economic situation analysis and influence, Nicotinamide industry policy and plan, Nicotinamide product specification, manufacturing process, product cost structure etc. then statistics China key manufacturers Nicotinamide capacity production cost price profit production value gross margin etc details information, at the same time, statistics these manufacturers Nicotinamide products customers application capacity market position company contact information etc company related information, then collect all these manufacturers data and listed China Nicotinamide capacity production capacity market share production market share supply demand shortage import export consumption etc data statistics, and then introduced China Nicotinamide 2009-2013 capacity production price cost profit production value gross margin etc information.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Yellow Fever - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Yellow Fever, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Yellow Fever. Yellow Fever - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

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