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 …
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 …
Sweden is a Scandinavian country with hundreds of inland lakes and coastal hilly areas, and vast open belt glaciers. Its main cities, namely Stockholm, eastern Finland’s capital Helsinki and southern Gothenburg, are coastal. Stockholm is constructed on several islands. It has over 50 bridges, the old town, Gamla Stan and museums like the open-air Museum, …
Finland is one of those relatively small countries that can often be found on top of many people’s lists when it comes to “best European countries”. The country is known for their stunning countryside, vibrant culture, interesting history, and its very own alpine lakes. As far as the business industry is concerned, Finland is definitely …
Israel is a small country by size, population and geographical location. It shares borders with several Middle Eastern countries as well as neighboring Jordan, Egypt and West Bank. Israel is a powerful military and a highly respected peace-maker. The latest innovation in Israel has to do with medical devices and imaging systems. This is a …