http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/cif-home.pag - Country Industry Forecasts en-us Country Industry Forecast China has been the fastest growing economy, expanding at 10.0 percent annually, driven by exports and investment. High priority is given to economic restructuring, from an export-driven to consumption-driven economy during the 12th five year plan period. The aerospace industry is a driver of economic growth, supported by government initiatives and increased investments. The recent development plans of the Government aim at transforming the aerospace industry from an OEM for parts and components to an aircraft designer and supplier. Opportunities exist in commercial aviation, technology of core components, MRO and aircrafts for low-attitude areas. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4739-01-00-00-00 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:32:31 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4739-01-00-00-00 Country Industry Forecast China has been the fastest-growing economy, expanding at 10.0 percent annually, driven by exports and investment. High priority is given to transform the economic structure from export driven to consumption driven during the 12th Five-Year Plan period. The Chinese automotive industry has emerged as driver of economic growth, supported by government initiatives and increased investment. The recent development plans of the government aim at developing energy-saving and electric vehicles. Opportunities exist in power battery technology, infrastructure development, emission reduction and system integration technology, and so on. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4734-01-00-00-00 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:26:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4734-01-00-00-00 Country Industry Forecast The ICT industry is one of the major non-oil-and-gas-based industries in the UAE. In 2010, it contributed 3.2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The UAE Government has invested in the development of ICT infrastructure with different free-trade zones and the ongoing installation of a fiber-optic network. In addition, the government's liberalized policy initiatives have induced market flexibility to attract multinationals. Investment opportunities are envisaged in the fixed-line, mobile-phone, hardware, software, and IT-services sectors. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4737-01-00-00-00 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:22:31 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4737-01-00-00-00 Country Industry Forecast The energy industry in the UAE is highly dependent on the hydrocarbon sector. Most of the electricity is generated using natural gas and the rest through other fossil fuels. The demand for oil and gas is envisaged to rise steadily driven by the increase in the demand for electricity during the forecast period. The government is likely to make investments to increase the exploration and production activities in the upstream and downstream sectors. The government is also emphasizing on the development of an alternative to carbon based fuels. Steady development in the renewable sector is likely to create investment opportunities in solar, nuclear, and wind energy. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4740-01-00-00-00 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:14:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4740-01-00-00-00 Country Industry Forecast The manufacturing growth in the UAE has been led by the development of the cement, petrochemicals, electrical machinery and power, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries. The government has been encouraging investments through special zones like the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) and Dubai Industrial City (DIC). The manufacturing industry is an important component of the government's plan of economic transformation. The UAE is expected to emerge as a logistically and economically viable manufacturing base for the supply of hardware and power electronics in the Middle East. The government is also encouraging investments in energy-intensive manufacturing industries. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4733-01-00-00-00 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:48:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4733-01-00-00-00 Country Industry Forecast Iran's petrochemical sector is a major contributor to the country's economy. To expand the production capacity of the sector and increase its output by 2015, the government has adopted ambitious development plans and is diversifying the range of petrochemical products. It is also privatizing the sector and is likely to sell a significant share of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) by 2014. The international sanctions against Iran are likely to have a negative impact on the growth of the industry. However, the government has started taking initiatives to attract more investments from the private sector. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4730-01-00-00-00 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:42:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4730-01-00-00-00 Country Industry Forecast Indonesia is considered an important market for many multinational food companies, as it has a large consumer base. The food and beverage industry has been identified as one of the key industries that needs to be developed, as Indonesia aims to become one of the world's largest food suppliers, as well as a processing centre for agriculture, fishery, and natural resources. The middle-class segment in the country is expanding, resulting in an increasing demand for imported food. Other factors contributing to the growth of the industry are increasing urbanization, changing life styles, growing health consciousness, and government support. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4727-01-00-00-00 Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:45:30 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4727-01-00-00-00