This report assesses the business environment in Cambodia, focusing on the regulatory environment, stability of the financial system, FDI intake, labour market flexibility and skillset, trade openness, mobility infrastructure, ICT adoption and innovative capabilities. Companies can evaluate these factors to understand the strengths and weaknesses of a country’s business environment for better strategic investment decisions.

Tariffs, geopolitical tensions and climate risks are fuelling market volatility and challenging business operation, profit margins and growth potential. Economic outlook is uncertain, with unstable prices and fractured trade. Managing risks and building resilience are now imperative, while agile pricing actions and innovation are key to unlocking new opportunities. Targeting high-growing emerging markets can boost volume and diversify supply chains.

Urban markets are undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by demographic shifts, rising incomes, evolving consumer preferences and accelerating digitalisation. This report offers insights and forecasts on economic, demographic and consumer spending trends across global cities over the period to 2040, highlighting emerging growth opportunities, from expanding urban hubs in Asia and Africa to the silver economy in ageing developed markets.

Significant shifts in US policies on tariffs, taxation, spending, regulation, migration, AI/tech, and energy are expected to impact the global economy and key industries like food and drinks, health and beauty, home and tech, travel, and automotive. Trump's policies can undermine global economic growth, affect consumer sentiment, risk higher prices, and disrupt production and distribution network. However, some opportunities will arise as the global supply chain rewires and consumers adapt.

The group of major emerging economies, BRICS, has seen a rapid rise in economic power during recent decades. As the group expanded further to include more members in recent years, its growing economic and demographic influence is reshaping global trade, investment and consumer market dynamics. This report explores the implications of BRICS expansion for the global economic and consumer landscapes, highlighting key risks and opportunities for businesses.

Inhalation - one of the most common modes of consumption globally - is undergoing a rapid transformation. This report assesses the significant risks for those companies who fail to address that change and the huge opportunities for those who can leverage science, technology and new substance frontiers to reimagine inhalation’s role in future societies.

In 2025, the global business environment will be shaped by geopolitical tensions, including US protectionism, technological advancements and labour market shifts. As the global market becomes more fragmented, businesses will need to adapt and seize new growth opportunities. This year also marks a key moment for AI adoption, with major companies and governments investing in digital infrastructure, while businesses integrate AI into their daily operations.

In 2025, global economies and consumers will be shaped by geopolitics, potential US policy disruptions and demographic shifts. Businesses will face both challenges and opportunities arising from sluggish economic and income growth, increasing trade protectionism and tariff risks, regulatory pressure, consumer cautiousness and the growing influence of the 65+ age group.

The outlook for global commodity markets is characterised by an improved supply landscape and subdued demand, easing market pressures. Weaker manufacturing activity in major economies is set to limit energy and metals price growth, while favourable crop projections should temper agrifood prices. Looking ahead, disinflation and monetary easing may boost consumption and business activity, adding upward pressure on commodities, while geopolitical and weather shocks could exacerbate volatility.

Thanks to a rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and a striking increase in internet connectivity, the centre of gravity in the global retail sector is increasingly shifting towards the Asia Pacific region. This briefing will explore how the demographic and economic shifts within Asia Pacific are impacting the development of the region’s retail sector by viewing the intersection of these forces through the lens of three distinct subregions - East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

As economic and geopolitical uncertainties are on the rise, business leaders need to anticipate and respond proactively rather than reactively to potential shocks. By analysing alternative macro scenarios, this report highlights the top global risks over 2024-2026 and assesses their potential impacts on real GDP growth. It also ranks the vulnerability of economies to macro shocks, helping businesses to estimate market risks, develop more robust strategies, and better respond to negative shocks.

The briefing explores structural drivers of inflation and their impact on the global economy and business environment. Factors such as demographics changes, globalisation reset, decarbonisation, AI revolution and higher debt levels would add to the higher price pressures. Companies will need to monitor and adapt to the changing macro environment.

The global labour markets are rapidly evolving, influenced by demographic shifts, technological advancements, changing workforce preferences, and unexpected events. While this transformation impacts costs, productivity and economic growth, it also offers opportunities for innovation and investment in technology and human capital. Understanding these shifts is crucial for companies to adapt strategies, embrace technology, and focus on talent attraction and skill development.

New business models, channels and shopper expectations continue to change retail, redefining industry rules and relationships and disrupting the path to purchase. This content provides strategies for adapting to these shifts and offers a framework to map the future of retail. To guide the retail industry through this reinvention, Euromonitor partnered with the National Retail Federation (NRF) on an abbreviated version of this report, which was published externally.

The briefing explores trends in the global structure amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. As global economy evolves, countries and companies will need to find ways to diversify the supply of critical components. This will require establishing new trade routes and striking the right balance between operational security and cost efficiency.

The global economy continues to witness resilience, supported by easing inflation, improved supply conditions and labour market strength. While an economic normalisation is underway, growth remains stagnant and below potential on the back of a still-high interest rate environment and more scrutinous businesses and consumers. The global outlook is also subject to significant downside risks, particularly geopolitical risks that could result in elevated commodity prices and supply disruptions.

This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending changes. The briefing also lists and examines the five top trends shaping cities, namely digital and connected cities; accelerating climate action; strategic urban planning; seamless and clean mobility; and cities of the future.

A tight labour market, persisting supply chain disruptions and elevated economic uncertainties cloud the business environment globally. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for businesses to transform, innovate and build resilience in the new economic environment. Understanding the key trends shaping global business dynamism allows companies to adapt to the changing landscape and embrace new opportunities.

This report summarizes global Voice of the Industry findings, based on the survey fielded from August-November 2023. Key topics included are business strategy, category performance, innovation and digital trends, along with case studies and insights on cross-industry comparative analysis.

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies remains. Supply chain and commodities markets disruptions remain the key risks for price stabilisation. Slower income growth also undermine consumer purchasing power, while persistent inflationary pressures encourage central banks to maintain tighter monetary policies.

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition touch on topics such as generative AI, recommerce, online budget hacks, the popular social network TikTok and product returns.

Following a decade of low borrowing costs, businesses and consumers now face increasing financial pressure due to a surge in interest rates in 2023. High interest rates have far-reaching consequences on economies, businesses and households, impacting their investment and spending and elevating default risks. This prompts the need for companies to understand the future trajectory of borrowing costs, effectively navigate the new interest rate regime and seize opportunities.

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of agricultural commodities remain among the risks adding to inflationary pressures. Increasing prices also undermine consumer purchasing power, while persistent inflationary pressures encourage central banks to maintain tighter monetary policies.

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience are altering the global trade and foreign direct investment landscapes, creating considerable risks. Yet, the changing global operating environment also comes with new growth opportunities in the years ahead, especially in the Asia Pacific region.