Despite Philadelphia’s first mover edge, however, New York has gradually reclaimed its title as the country s biggest financial center. New York City ranks fourth among all U.S. cities for Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Empire State Building, which was completed in 1931, was the world’s tallest building at that time. Today it is the …
Shanghai, the modern cosmopolitan capital of China, is one of the major international business centers of the world. It is also one of the fastest developing cities in China. The rapid development has given birth to some of the most affluent areas in Shanghai, which is why many foreign businessmen are attracted to Shanghai investment. …
Hong Kong is one of the two most important financial centers in the world. It is the international headquarters of the HSBC Group with branches in Switzerland. Besides that it is also one of the largest trading centers in the world with a turnover of more than $1 trillion every year. The early years of …
Istanbul, the heart of the Southeast Europe for more than five thousand years has played a key role in the history of the world and today’s world. Istanbul is the second largest city in Turkey and as such, home to one of the most important cities in the world, second only to London. In fact, …
The great American nation is certainly a land of 50 states spanning a wide sweep of North America, from the Pacific to the Gulf. Major American cities are New York, the global finance and media center, and financial capital of Washington, DC. Midwestern cities such as Chicago are well known for their architecture and on …
The post-World War period (i.e., post 1945) is often referred to as a population explosion in demographic terminology. It’s a time when the whole world population including population in India experienced unprecedented and rapid growth, thereby adding to the world population which includes India. Demographers refer to this as the baby boom. For many years, …
Demography refers to the statistical study of human populations, specifically human populations living in a particular environment. Demography is considered as one of the most important economic tools used in planning social policies and managing population. Demographers are involved in collecting data on various demographics that include age and fertility, location and density of populations, …
Overview of Germany’s exports with a $1.27 trillion (1.21 trillion dollars) in exports, Germany is ranked the third largest export provider in the world, with US, UK and France trailing. The top three sectors which contribute to Germany in Gross Domestic Product services at 70%, agriculture at 0.9% and industry at 29% respectively. The following …
Taiwan is amongst the world’s leading manufacturers of communication and information technology products. It is a major exporter of consumer electronics, industrial appliances, medical devices, information systems and software. A large proportion of Taiwan’s exports are in the B2B sector, which it also leads. Taiwan has a unique multi-party political system with free elections that …
Japan is quickly becoming a sought after location for many new businesses (both domestic and foreign). Many companies are relocating to Japan in search of an easier and more cost effective working environment, as the Japanese economy continues to age. In addition, Japan is a great destination for business travelers to make partnerships with established …