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- BMI's Q2 2014 Malaysia metals report analyses trends within the country's metals sector as the industry looks to assert its dominance as a leading producer in the Asia-Pacific region. Growth in Malaysian production of key metals such as steel and tin will be assisted by an increasingly supportive government which continues to take steps to increase investment in the sector, while introducing measures to protect the sector against cheap imports, or 'dumping' by foreign companies. In 2014, we forecast growth in Malaysian production of both steel and tin, with output forecast to grow by 9.1% and 1.8% year-on-year respectively.

Despite its small population, BMI has a positive outlook for Qatar's consumer electronics market, owing to high GDP per capita and strong demand for new technologies.

'Tanzania: Immense Growth Potential beyond Taxation Hurdles,' a new Country Intelligence Report by Pyramid Research, offers a precise, incisive profile of Tanzania's mobile and fixed telecommunications based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Tanzanian market. Published annually, this presentation-quality, executive-level report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony and broadband and mobile sectors, in addition to a review of key regulatory trends.

We expect poor economic conditions in Morocco will lead to continuing decline in pharmaceutical imports and spending in the short term. However, the rate of decline in pharmaceutical sales is starting to slow, indicating that conditions for Moroccan drugmakers are beginning to improve as the growing middle class drives demand. Our outlook is therefore more positive over the long term. Meanwhile, the patented drugs market will continue to take the largest percentage of overall pharmaceutical sales, but will start to lose its share of the total as the government continues to promote the use of generic products, leading to increased substitution of branded drugs.

In welcome news for the South Korean economy and, by extension, the country's freight industry, South Korea reported the fastest increase in its industrial productivity in more than four years during December 2013, according to data from state-run Statistics Korea. This was attributed to robust production of memory chips and cars. A rise of 3.4% month-on-month (m-o-m) was observed in the production of the mining, manufacturing, gas and electricity sectors during the reported period.

GlobalData's new report, "Brazil Ultrasound Systems Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Brazil Ultrasound Systems market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - B/W Ultrasound Systems (Portable Systems (B/W) and Stand Alone Systems (B/W)) and Color Ultrasound Systems (Portable Systems and Stand Alone Systems).

We continue to maintain our positive long-term outlook on the Nigerian economy, and food and drink sector over our forecast period, despite some of the obstacles in the near term. We are forecasting that the Nigerian economy will expand by 7.0% in 2014, up from an estimated 6.7% in 2013, owing to continued strong expansion in non-oil sectors. The positive impact of agriculture means that this important sector should contribute strongly to private consumption growth.

During the forecast period from 2012-2022, the growth of the UC market will be driven largely by the entry of Johnson & Johnson's (J&J's) Simponi and Takeda's Entyvio, which will lead to an increase in the overall number of patients being treated with biologics in the US, 5EU, Japan, and Canada.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer (Urothelial Cell Cancer) Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer (Urothelial Cell Cancer) clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer (Urothelial Cell Cancer). It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer (Urothelial Cell Cancer). This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Industrial Process Control Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Global Movies & Entertainment industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Ocular Melanoma Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Ocular Melanoma clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Ocular Melanoma. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Ocular Melanoma. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

After a period of healthy growth, the Serbian soft drinks market reached a peak in 2008. The economic crisis took hold in the last few months of that year, which led to a slowdown in the whole economy. It seemed that 2011 would see some recovery, but after a few short-lived positive signs, a second wave of crisis followed. Due to the recession, many Serbians lost their jobs or had their salaries reduced, which forced them to save money wherever possible. In the context of soft drinks, this...

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Portable players are slowly coming towards the end of their lifecycle as both portable MP3 players and portable media players are being replaced by newer electronic products like smartphones and tablets. Sales declined by 7% in volume terms in 2012 while an even steeper slump was prevented by growing sales of e-readers.

Consumer electronics posted an overall 8% volume growth across all the categories during 2012. Volume growth was mainly driven by low-value items in categories such as home audio and cinema whilst categories such as computers and peripherals also saw remarkable growth. Increased access to the internet by consumers did have a positive effect on the sales growth for products such as portable computers, including laptops and tablets.

With high penetration of in-house toilets, especially in cities, toilet care products saw continuous demand, as growing hygiene awareness also drove further growth in 2013. In fact, frequent education about different kinds of bacteria and hard to clean corners of toilets by manufacturers led to rising consumer concerns over the health problems of toilets, which also led to robust demand for toilet care products. Also, the prices of products, for example in-cistern devices from Guangzhou Blue...

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC). It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC). This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

MarketLines' Lotte Shopping Company Limited Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Lotte Shopping Company Limited since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Fast food was the best performing category in 2012. Czech fast food continued to attract consumers by offering seasonal menu items, a wide range of snack-sized menu items and a variety of hot drinks, breakfast menus and special menus. The majority of Czech consumers continued to struggle under unstable economic conditions and this made them very careful when spending money on consumer foodservice. Special menus and loyalty programmes were key elements of success in consumer foodservice in the...

In 2013, domestic company Qafqaz Paper Industry Co continued largely investing in modernising its production facilities, and also gained more experience in sales strategies and obtained greater capacities to keep on competing with international players. As Azerbaijanis try to support local producers, these companies' activities are very welcome and appreciated by Azerbaijani consumers.

Global Broadcasting & Cable TV industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Cardiovascular Information System Market by Applications (Catheterization Lab, Vascular Lab, Echocardiography, Electrocardiography, Electrophysiology), Delivery Mode, End Users (Small, Medium and Large Hospitals) & Components - Forecasts to 2018

Canadean's, "Iced/RTD Tea Drinks Market in Asia to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Iced/RTD Tea Drinks consumption in Asia. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Iced/RTD Tea Drinks market trends in the region in an easy to use format.