Eight ways emerging market brands can crack international markets

UAE. Global game-changer China is set to dominate emerging market attempts to break into international markets and establish global brands, according to new analysis by marketing experts Nirmalya Kumar and Jan-Benedict Steenkamp.

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Perhaps it is time to reassess our view of Europe and adopt a more positive outlook, says Union Bancaire Privée

INTERNATIONAL. For several quarters now, forecasters, analysts and the media have been steadily churning out disaster scenarios about Europe. Whilst the region is still plagued by some deep-seated problems, the markets seem to have factored them in and risk premiums on some assets have dropped.

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• Eight ways emerging market brands can crack international markets

BCG Partners with TED to explore ideas that are transforming business and society

UAE. Cocurated events will build on BCG's yearlong "Game Changing" program, highlighting the most fundamental management issues facing leaders as the firm marks its fiftieth anniversary.

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