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The Australia tourism report examines the significant long-term potential being offered by the tourism industry, but we caution that the strong Australian dollar and general economic turmoil may place downward pressure on the sector. That said, the report also analyses the growth strategies being employed by the country to continue to attract arrivals, including marketing to regional source markets such as India and China.

The Argentina Real Estate report examines the Commercial Office, Retail, Industrial and Construction segments throughout the country in the context of our deteriorating economic outlook and an uneasy investment landscape for the Latin American nation.

In 2009, the US had 54.9mn arrivals, 23.8mn of which were from overseas. The number of arrivals is calculated to have increased to 55.8mn in 2010 and 58.0mn in 2011. In 2012, we forecast arrivals numbers to reach 60.4mn and to rise to 70.6mn by 2016. The majority of arrivals to the US come to the country for leisure purposes, with 11.9mn estimated in 2011. In 2012, an increase in leisure arrivals is forecast to 12.5mn and this is expected to rise to 14.9mn by 2016.

BMI View: Petrochemicals and refining remain the lifeblood of Singapore, with strong regional demand growth meaning there is potential for capacity expansion - although investment in countries such as China and Vietnam has led to increasingly fierce competition. Growing gas demand means liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports are needed to augment pipeline volumes from Indonesia and Malaysia.

BMI View: On the back of new information from the Turkish Statistical Office, we have increased our forecasts for 2011/12 grains production. Wheat output, in particular, is likely to be higher than previously expected owing to favourable weather conditions. We expect little change in the country's output in 2012/13 as moderating global grains prices and low government support prices are likely to discourage farmers from increasing plantings. The livestock sector continues to be impacted by the import ban on genetically modified corn, leaving domestic feed prices at high levels. We therefore forecast only small growth for poultry and beef production in 2011/12. For sugar, we still expect a tight domestic market as government regulations discourage production growth. In this context, we see the reappearance of smuggling in order to fill shortages in the market.

Following the health and wellness trend in Turkey, many consumers have started to shift from cola carbonates to healthier products like fruit/vegetable juice, RTD tea and flavoured bottled water, as well as to non-cola carbonates. Therefore, cola carbonates registered a 1% total volume decline in 2011, and non-cola carbonates saw a 4% total volume growth.

In general, increased attention toward eye care products, with consumers taking better care of their eyes, is crucial for certain working conditions. Computer usage is expected to increase dramatically, both in terms of frequency and the number of those using computers on a regular basis. This will be partly due to growth in services and urbanisation, with an increasing number of Georgians working in modern offices and using computers. Growth will also be due to a sharp rise in household...

GlobalData's new report, "First Quality Enterprises, Inc. Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on First Quality Enterprises, Inc.'s market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides First Quality Enterprises, Inc. market share information in one key market category - Incontinence Devices. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Liver Fibrosis Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Liver Fibrosis clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Liver Fibrosis. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Liver Fibrosis. 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.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Ocular Hypertension Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Ocular Hypertension clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Ocular Hypertension . It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Ocular Hypertension . 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.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Hypotension Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Hypotension clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Hypotension . It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Hypotension . 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.

GlobalData's new report, "Europe Nephrology and Urology Devices Market Outlook to 2018 - Incontinence Devices, Renal Dialysis Equipment and Lithotripters" provides key market data on the Europe Nephrology and Urology Devices market - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories - Incontinence Devices, Lithotripters and Renal Dialysis Equipment. 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.

The Thailand Insurance Report considers the prospects for both life and non-life insurers in the country. BMI continues to rate Thailand as a medium-sized, but rapidly growing insurance market that is undergoing transition. Both segments are rising at double digit rates. In the life segment, the increase in business is coming - as far as we can see - from the wealthiest 24% of the population that already use life insurance. Over the last year or so, we have highlighted initiatives from the major companies such as: the development of new products; expanded agency networks; increases to agent productivity; bancassurance deals, and development of direct sales and other distribution channels. In short, life insurance is developing further as an already quite important conduit for those households who can afford it. The major life companies responded very well to the challenges posed by the floods in late 2011. They took a flexible approach with customers, whose ability to pay premiums was temporarily compromised by the disruption.

The Q312 Philippines Petrochemicals Report examines how the external environment and the value of the peso are impacting on local producers over the short term. It also analyses prospects for upstream growth and the potential for monomer feedstock production, which will be key to long-term industry growth. It also assesses the risks and opportunities facing end-markets, particularly the construction sector, which is set to be boosted by investment into infrastructure.

The Dutch economy's exposure to the eurozone sovereign debt crisis continues to weigh heavily on economic activity and confidence. The Dutch economy has entered a technical recession, and our expectation for weaker private consumption and continued fiscal consolidation by the government, combined with much weaker external demand for the country's exports, is set to drag further on growth. Netherlands-based retailer Ahold posted weak first-quarter results in its domestic market, with a slowdown in the Dutch economy putting pressure on consumer spending. Ahold's Dutch sales increased by 1.2%, but by just 0.2% in like-for-like terms. This was despite domestic operating margins during the quarter falling to 6.0%, from 6.9% in Q411, which is indicative of the pressure put on pricing and an increase in promotional activity.

BMI View: While we view positively Malaysia's strategy for the agriculture sector, namely climbing the value chain in the long term, we believe that much more must be done to keep it ahead of the competition. As an example of the country's plans for the sector, we highlight a government proposal to further explore the use of palm oil waste for industrial sugar. We also believe the privatisation of the sector is a good step. Indeed, plantation giant Felda Global Ventures Holdings is set to raise US$3bn in one of the largest initial public offerings ever seen in the country. This indicates the enormous potential and viability in the sector.

South Korea has small reserves of antimony, gold, copper, iron ore, lead, molybdenum, silver, tin, tungsten and zinc. The country's domestic coal reserves have been exhausted, although it holds reasonable quantities of non-metallic minerals such as kaolin, limestone, feldspar, quartzite and mica. South Korea is one of the world's leading steel producers and a leading producer of cadmium and slab zinc. Due to the country's limited mineral reserves, supply has been unable to meet demand from the country's industrial sector.

The Iran Insurance Report considers the prospects for both life and non-life insurers in the country. As of mid-2012, the latest data published by Bimeh Markazi Iran, the insurance regulator, suggests that total premiums increased by 27% in Iranian year 1389, which ended in March 2011 (please note this year is shown as 2010 in the tables in this report). This was a lot more than the growth of 15% or so that we, and other commentators had been looking for. The implication is that non-life penetration has risen decisively above the level at which it had stagnated in 2005-10, specifically 1.1-1.2% of GDP. In the coming months, we will be looking for further details as to what are the key drivers of this growth. It is not impossible that the major insurers have been able to increase prices. We would be amazed, though, if it is significantly because of developments in Iran's miniscule life insurance sector. One of the defining characteristics of the economy is entrenched high inflation (and expectations) thanks to persistent monetisation of fiscal deficits. This produces an environment in which no prudent person would enter into a long-term savings contract. Unless and until economic policies in Iran change radically, the reality of the insurance sector will fall a long way short of its potential.

BMI's Czech Republic Metals Report examines the long-term potential of the local steel industry, but flags short-term concerns about the impact of the eurozone crisis and the strong koruna on output.

This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading mining industry executives. It analyzes how marketing expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the mining industry in 2012-13. The report provides data on the current size of the marketing and advertising budgets of mining industry supplier companies and how spending by industry suppliers will change, providing insight into global marketing behavior. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities.

This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading airport industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the airport industry in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

The value of the Military Rotorcraft market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.18% over the forecast period, to value US$23.0 billion by 2021. The market is expected to record consistent growth until 2014 reaching its peak in 2021.

Global Submarine market-country analysis provides details of the key markets in each region, offering an analysis of the top segments of Submarine, expected to be in demand. It also investigates the top three expected Submarine programs, in terms of demand, in the key markets in each region.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape of the Armored Vehicles and Counter IED Vehicles industry. It provides an overview of key Armored Vehicles and Counter IED Vehicles companies catering to the Armored Vehicles and Counter IED Vehicles sector, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives and a brief financial analysis

Auchan Spain: Consumer Profile is the result of Canadean's extensive online consumer survey Auchan in Spain, presenting uniquely detailed data on Auchan's end-consumers. It provides retailer profiles for both Main and Occasional consumers (determined by the share of their goods coming from this retailer) covering over 25 individual consumer groups, and retailer share at product category level.