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We have a positive outlook for the development of the South Korean IT market during 2014 to 2018. We forecast market value will increase at a CAGR of 7.3% over the forecast period to 2018 to reach a value of KRW31.3trn in 2018. Growth rates will be lower than emerging markets in APAC, but considering the advanced state of the South Korean market, these growth rates are robust. Our positive outlook is based on the continued strength of the hardware market, where demand is supported by short replacement cycles and demand for the latest innovative devices such as tablets and hybrids. Meanwhile, we also expect South Korea to strengthen its position as a leading enterprise IT market through the adoption of cloud computing services and emerging technologies such as machine-to-machine (or smart) infrastructure, and big data analytics.

'Germany: Market Consolidation Will Create New Investment Opportunities,' a new Country Intelligence Report by Pyramid Research, offers a precise, incisive profile of Germany's mobile and fixed telecommunications and pay-TV markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Germany market. Published annually, this presentation-quality, executive-level report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony and broadband, mobile and pay-TV sectors, in addition to a review of key regulatory trends.

The UK telecoms market is mature with a high penetration of all services, and a roll-out of next generation services including fibre and LTE services is in progress. As a result of its maturity the UK market has diminished opportunities for subscription growth, and operator strategies reflect this by increasingly focusing on value generation from subscriptions. In the mobile market this means operators are focused on rolling out LTE, with three networks operational from the end of August 2013, as well as VAS such as mobile advertising and payments. Meanwhile, in the fixed broadband sector, operators continue to target the converged services market through the provision of triple- and quad-play packages, with BSkyB the outperformer in this area since 2010, but BT remains the market leader in fixed-line and broadband services.

Global Life Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Moderate/low growth in volume and current value terms in 2013 left cotton wool/buds/pads manufacturers with little room for innovation. Besides a few tweaks in the packaging in terms of colour, there was no innovation in terms of the products themselves. Manufacturers justified price increases through packaging changes and not by value-added products or by new launches.

During the review period (2008-2012), Latvia's insurance industry was affected by the global financial crisis. The overall insurance industry in Latvia recorded a decline in written premium at a review-period compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The life insurance segment registered a positive CAGR of 6.8% during the review period . This was due to growth in private consumption, investments and exports. Life insurance is expected to benefit from an increase in the Latvian population's disposable income and growth in life expectancy over the forecast period. The growing economy is anticipated to have a positive impact on the segment by creating favorable economic conditions for growth. The Latvian life segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.6% over the forecast period (2012-2017).

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The Qatari power sector is set for strong growth over the coming decade as the country gears up for the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Heavy government spending, robust economic growth and a growing population will see demand for electricity rise significantly over next few years, and the government has outlined its commitment to investing in power infrastructure to satisfy that demand.

Saudi Arabia is witnessing a gradual improvement in the overall health and wellness understanding among the general population. Obesity has reached alarming levels as have related illnesses, such as cardiac diseases, bone and joint health. With the help of government education campaigns through healthcare providers as well as learning gained from exposure to Western lifestyles mainly through the internet, consumers have come to recognise the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. As a...

BMI expects Greece to spend up to US$5.7bn on defence in 2014. Between 2010 and 2013 we calculate that Greece has spent about US$6.6bn on defence on average annually during this period. For the remainder of the forecast period (2015-2018) we expect Greece to spend on average US$5.7bn on defence annually. We expect Greece to complete the forecast period spending up to US$5.9bn annually on defence in 2018. Despite the country's current serious economic problems, Greece is unusual as one of the members of NATO that routinely spends above the alliance's non-binding 2% of GDP defence spending target. Between 2010 and 2013, Greece spent an average of 2.5% of its GDP on defence. From 2015, we expect the proportion of its GDP which Greece spends on defence to decline slightly to an annual average of 2.4%.

MarketLines' Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

MarketLines' Dole Food Company, Inc. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Dole Food Company, Inc. since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

GlobalData's new report, "BRIC Nuclear Imaging Equipment Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the BRIC Nuclear Imaging Equipment market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Positron Emission Tomography Systems (PET Systems and PET/CT Systems) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Systems (SPECT Systems and SPECT/CT Systems).

In February 2012 the Mexican Senate proposed a complex law restricting the development of energy drinks in a number of ways. These included: no sale of these products to minors; banning the mixing of these products with alcoholic drinks in bars; prohibiting the addition of vitamins and minerals to energy drinks (to avoid making them appear healthy); including on the packaging advice regarding the potential risks to health such as intoxication, insomnia, heart problems and neurologic...

We hold a positive view on the agribusiness sector of Mozambique, as the country is able to tap into abundant and largely unexploited land and water resources. Of the utmost importance is boosting agricultural productivity by improving irrigation, and introducing technology to small-scale farmers. The government has also highlighted the need to improve food and nutritional safety and to facilitate more agricultural reform. Our optimism about Mozambique's agriculture industry largely hinges on the government's continued support for the sector. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's National Plan for Investment in the Agricultural Sector, Mozambique still requires investment of US$3.1bn between 2013 and 2017 to ensure that the country is self-sufficient in food. The plan aims to transform subsistence agriculture, predominant in the country, into commercial agriculture, and to use the sugar domestic sugar industry as a model for development.

65% of the anticipated US$100 bn growth in soft drinks over 2012-2018 is set to come from categories perceived as natural: bottled water, RTD tea and juice. All the same, demand for functionality is accelerating, with energy drinks taking share from carbonates. Emerging markets, generating 95% of growth, have been the global bright spot. As soft drinks consumption in developed markets reaches a plateau and carbonates face a decline, will we enter what one might call the post-carbonates world?

Poland's consumer electronics market is expected to exhibit solid growth over the medium term, underpinned by a strong consumption story and demand growth in key device categories. There is, however, risk to the downside as a result of the deteriorating security situation in neighbouring Ukraine. However, our core scenario is for continued growth in consumer electronics spending, as we forecast a CAGR of 3.6% 2014-2018. We expect outperforming device categories will be smartphones, tablets and smart TV sets, driven by new technologies, consumers seeking choice and low prices offered by foreign and domestic chains. Meanwhile, we retain our bearish outlook for digital camera and notebook volumes in the short term, with these device categories under pressure from smartphone and tablet cannibalisation respectively.

Competition in floor and multipurpose cleaners has been intense and kept price movements minimal, narrowing margins of companies. As a result, companies are developing specialised products for specific surfaces where there is less saturation.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction equipment market in Colombia. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Colombia. "Colombia Construction Equipment: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction equipment market in Colombia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Colombia construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Annual installed capacity increased by 13.5% over 2012 from 34,608 Megawatts (MW) to 39,297 MW. China remained market leader in 2013, 14,967 MW of hydropower projects were installed in China, which accounted for 38.1% of global hydropower capacity additions. Hydropower installations in 2014 expected to decline by 6.4% from 2013. Government support, feed-in tariffs, de-centralized generation and nuclear phase-out remained market drivers for hydropower whereas drought, a long gestation period, changing rainfall patterns and clashes between water-sharing states/countries remained key challenges. Pumped-storage share was higher in the European market than global average. Pipeline capacity: China is expected to remain the global leader between 2014 and 2020 and install 15,925 MW of hydropower plants in 2014, rising to 21,918 MW in 2020. Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE): A long project life and no expenses for fuel purchase allows hydropower to generate lower-cost electricity.

Organic Food in Japan industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Japan organic food market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Despite Qatar's small population, which limits the volume of sales, the country's IT market is supported by strong private consumption, a relatively wealthy population and high public spending. ICT has been a major beneficiary of government policies to diversify Qatar's economy away from hydrocarbones, notably through ictQATAR's ICT-2015 strategy and the government's push to build smart cities. These government initiatives have led to ambitious investments in network infrastructure which will encourage broader take-up of IT services as well as development of innovative IT systems. Our positive outlook for Qatar's IT sector extends beyond our forecast period ending in 2018, as the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup is expected to support investment over the long term.

The rising health awareness among the general population in Saudi Arabia is having a major impact on the overall packaged food market in general. Some categories are being positively impacted while for others the trend is hampering their growth. Women in general, who are the leading decision-makers when it comes to family cuisine, are becoming more particular in the food items they purchase. They are increasingly looking for nutritious food products that provide their family with necessary...

GlobalData's energy offering, "Oil and Gas Pipelines Industry Outlook in Europe, 2014 - Details of Operating and Planned Crude Oil, Petroleum Products and Natural Gas Pipelines" is the essential source for industry data and information related to the pipeline industry in Europe. It provides asset level information related to all active and planned crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas transmission pipelines in Europe. The profiles of major companies operating in the pipeline industry in Europe are included in the report. The latest news and deals related to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

Certain large consumer electronics suppliers, such as Sony, have entered into the wearable technology arena while others, such as Apple, have yet to stake a claim into what we see as a multi-billion dollar transformative industry. Wearable technology today represents an array of products including watches, wristbands, and various clothing items. There is not yet a clear winner, nor do we believe there is a need for one. However, our analysis does point towards winners in certain key battlegrounds such as smartwatch vs. smart wristband.