China’s growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean has been marked by significant economic engagement and strategic partnerships. In 2021, China emerged as the second-largest trading partner for the region, with trade volumes reaching nearly $450 billion, a remarkable increase from just $12 billion in 2000—an increase of almost 40 times. This surge in […]
Danny Quah, a professor at the London School of Economics (LSE), studied the dynamics of the global economy’s centre of gravity in a 2011 paper. He defined the economic centre of gravity as the average location of the planet’s economic activity, measured by GDP generated across nearly 700 identifiable locations on Earth’s surface. In 1980, […]
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Introduction “Made in China 2025” is a strategic plan launched by the Chinese government in 2015 with the aim of transforming China into a global leader in high-tech manufacturing. The plan sets ambitious goals for China to move up the value chain and become a major player in industries such as information technology, aerospace, new […]
After eight years, the United States has replaced China as Germany’s most important trading partner, with significant shifts, particularly in imports. In the first half of the year, the trade exchange with the U.S. amounted to approximately 127 billion euros, surpassing the 122 billion euros with China, according to Reuters’ calculations based on preliminary data […]
According to a KPMG report, the volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving Brazilian companies experienced a surge in the second quarter and the first half of 2024. This represents the highest quarterly number in two years, with an increase of 16.7% compared to the same period last year. The first half of 2024 concluded […]
Source Visual Capitalist. The global market share of some countries, particularly China, India and Brazil, is constantly increasing. Can you afford not to be there? Talk to us.
Rank & Country GDP (USD billion) GDP Per Capita (USD thousand) #1 United States Of America (U.S.A) 28,783 85.37 #2 China 18,536 13.14 #3 Germany 4,730 56.29 #4 Japan 4,112 34.14 #5 India 3,942 2.73 #6 United Kingdom (U.K.) 3,502 51.07 #7 France 3,132 47.36 #8 Brazil 2,333 11.35 #9 Italy 2,332 39.58 #10 […]
Brazil’s Economic Resurgence After a seven-year hiatus, Brazil is poised to reclaim its status as the world’s eighth-largest economy in 2024, according to the latest data from IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). The Q1 2024 figures, which show a robust 0.8% growth, have prompted São Paulo-based Austin Ratings to project that Brazil’s GDP […]
China leads world patent applications China’s patent system is evolving rapidly amidst global technological competition. Efforts to expedite reviews and enhance standards are underway, yet concerns persist regarding the originality and quality of patents. While China leads in annual patent applications, it faces challenges in fundamental research and international competitiveness. Collaboration with international partners, including […]
