Economist Intelligence Unit
Globalization and competition is forcing Japanese firms to reduce their reliance on internal training to develop talent. According to a new survey, many of them are planning to locate innovation centers where talent is most in abundance.
Corporate governance and risk management are two areas that public and private organizations are starting to learn more about as scandals, both commercial or political, become visible to the general public and impact an organization's credibility, market value or future prospect. Atul Patel's SAP offers a way to mitigate risks through a structured approach to GRC.
Supply chain managers are looking at more long-term strategies to keep the boat afloat, even amid turbulent times.
Two-thirds of respondents in a survey of 1,017 executives from around the world believe that the global recession is accelerating the shift of economic activity towards Asia. But few say their companies are well-prepared. This is the main finding of "The big tilt: the rise of the East and what it means for business", a special report by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Contrary to forecast outcomes, the financial crisis has actually limited the incidences of fraud through insider trading in Hong Kong and China, registering only a subtle $6.2 million in financial losses, down from $9.1 million in last year’s figure.
Experts from the Economist Group assessed the actions and policies of the new government during the First India Forecasting Forum, "Taking Charge in Turbulent Times". Various business leaders gathered to discuss the impact of the global downturn and the policies and reforms required to put their respective industries on track for rapid and global economy continues to stabilize, with many parts of Asia in particular showing signs of a robust rebound.
Senior executives in the IT and telecoms sectors are expecting a marked recovery over the next six months, according to the latest Tech Sector Barometer, a bi-annual survey published today by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Governments are increasingly turning towards microfinance to empower low-income entrepreneurs, but the depth and breadth of their policies vary widely, according to a new global microfinance ranking from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
An improvement in forward-looking economic indicators in recent weeks has triggered a debate about the possibility of an imminent global recovery, which has in turn helped to boost global share prices. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and advisory arm of The Economist, however, believes that a sustainable recovery is distant.
