Flemish region is among best performing regions in Belgium. It solely contributed 58.7% to GDP and comprised 57.6% of the Belgian population in 2016

Americas region was leading investor in Belgium with FDI inflows of US$7.3bn, while most European nations divested from the country

Financial intermediation contributed 29.3% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by other services (24.3%) and mining, manufacturing and utilities (16.7%). In nominal terms, the three sectors grew by 3.0%, 5.0% and 3.8%, respectively in 2018, as per GlobalData estimates.

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This PESTLE country analysis report on Brazil provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.

Synopsis

- Understand the political system in Brazil through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.

- Understand the economic situation in Brazil through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.

- Understand customer demographics in Brazil through analysis of income distribution and the rural-urban split, as well as ...

Eastern China accounts for most of the provincial GDP. Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu and Guangdong are the major provinces of Eastern China. Better sea connectivity has boosted manufacturing in these provinces.

Hong Kong remained the major investor in China in 2017, with growth of 16.01% in investment from 2016. Investment from the Netherlands to China grew 291.10% from US$0.56 bn in 2016 to US$2.17 bn in 2017.

Services contributed 51.57% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2018, followed by manufacturing, mining and utilities with 33.9%, as per the estimations of GlobalData. In n...

The Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are among the best performing regions in the UAE. They contribute 91.8% to the GDP and comprise 76.7% of the UAE’s population, as of 2017

The UK remained the major investor in the UAE, in 2016, with a growth of 25.86% in investments from 2015. During the same period, investments from China and Qatar to the UAE increased by 33.41% and 22.62%, respectively.

This PEST country analysis report on Angola provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.

Synopsis

- Understand the political system in Angola through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.

- Understand the economic situation in Angola through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.

- Understand customer demographics in Angola through analysis of income distribution and the rural-urban split, as well as he...

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 25.7% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (24.1%) and wholesale, retail and hotels (12.4%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 7%, 7.3% and 7.6%, respectively in 2018.

The Chilean government earmarked US$28.0 bn for investment in new infrastructure projects by 2021

This PESTLE country analysis report on Israel provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.

Synopsis

- Understand the political system in Israel through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.

- Understand the economic situation in Israel through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.

- Understand customer demographics in Israel through analysis of income distribution and the rural-urban split, as well as ...

This PESTLE country analysis report on South Africa provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.

Synopsis

- Understand the political system in South Africa through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.

- Understand the economic situation in South Africa through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.

- Understand customer demographics in South Africa through analysis of income distribution and the rural-...

This PEST country analysis report on Côte d’Ivoire provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.

Synopsis

- Understand the political system in Côte d’Ivoire through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.

- Understand the economic situation in Côte d’Ivoire through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.

- Understand customer demographics in Côte d’Ivoire through analysis of income distribution and the rura...

This PESTLE country analysis report on Singapore provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.

Synopsis

- Understand the political system in Singapore through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.

- Understand the economic situation in Singapore through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.

- Understand customer demographics in Singapore through analysis of income distribution and the rural-urban split,...

Four major regions in Australia generated around 88.8% of the country’s GDP and comprised 88.2% of the country’s population in 2017

The US remained the major investor in Australia in 2017, with a growth of 5.1% in investments during 2016-2017. During the same period, investments from Hong Kong to Australia increased by 14.1%.

Services contributed majorly (71.9%) to the GVA in 2017, followed by manufacturing, mining and utilities (17.0%). In nominal terms, the two sectors are expected to grow at a robust pace of 5.8% and 3.7%, respectively, in 2018

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 26% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by wholesale, retail and hotels (18.6%) and financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (15.1%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 4.8%, 3.6% and 5%, respectively in 2018

As per World Bank's logistics performance index (LPI), transport and logistic infrastructure in Poland improved over the last two years with a rise in the rank from 33rd in 2016 to 28th out of 160 countries in 2018

Nordrhein-Westfalen Region, Bayern Region and Baden-Württemberg Region are among the best performing regions in Germany. They contributed 54.7% to the GDP and comprised 50.6% of the German population, as in 2016

Germany retained its top spot out of 160 nations in the World Bank's logistics performance index (LPI) in 2018

Europe continues to be the leading investor in Germany with FDI share of 86.8% in 2016, followed by America and Asia with FDI share of 9.7% and 2.1%, respectively

The Budget of 2018 aims to invest EUR14.1 bn (US$16.4 bn) in transport infrastructure

This PESTLE country analysis report on Hong Kong provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.

Synopsis

- Understand the political system in Hong Kong through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.

- Understand the economic situation in Hong Kong through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.

- Understand customer demographics in Hong Kong through analysis of income distribution and the rural-urban split,...

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 30.9% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (16.1%), and wholesale, retail and hotels (14.2%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 13.4%, 12.7% and 12.7%, respectively, in 2018

In 2018, around US$59.5 mn has been invested in the development of infrastructure facilities covering an area of 240 hectares near IKIA, the main international airport of Iran.