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This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the energy and communications infrastructure construction industry in Bahrain. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the energy and communications infrastructure construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Energy & Communications Infrastructure Construction in Bahrain to 2018: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the energy and communications infrastructure construction industry in Bahrain. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Bahraini construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The intensifying levels of competition in the market of non-alcoholic drinks have made consumers more demanding of value-for-money deals and added-value features. However, the lower prices and promotions (in comparison with previous years) are not boosting volume sales of bottled water. Consumers want more from their beverages than just hydration, which is gradually making space for carbonated and flavoured bottled water. These categories are also benefiting from the opening markets, becoming...

BMI expects France to spend US$49.9bn on defence in 2014, a reduction from the US$50.6bn the country spent on its military in 2013. In December 2013 it was reported that France would make a number of reductions to its defence budget for 2014, which will include reductions to the defence equipment and the maintenance and support budgets.

Since more and more consumers are exposed to Western cuisine following the expansion of sophisticated Western fine-dining restaurants, Singaporean consumers are increasingly learning about cheese. There are various types of cheese available at major supermarkets and hypermarkets, where consumers are developing their sense of taste.

MarketLines' Billabong International 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 Billabong International 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.

The number of transactions performed through charge card transactions decreased by 1% in 2013. This decrease can be explained by the 1% fall in the number of cards in circulation in combination with a modest decline of 1% in the number of transactions per card. This decrease was mostly driven by the fact that the consumer groups who qualify to become cardholders belong to upper-middle to high-income brackets and the type of goods and services more likely to be charged on the card are not...

Production in Libya will continue to be hit by domestic political and social instability in the short term and we note that unrest in the wider North African region will rock the oil and gas industry as well. Oil and gas production forecasts have been downwardly revised as a result of these developments, as political tensions are not likely to be resolved in early 2014. The deficit of greenfield investment, owing to political unrest, will spill over into the long term in the form of slower production growth, as Libya underperforms its raw hydrocarbon potential.

We are increasingly positive regarding the long-term strength of Vietnam's commercial real estate sector. Although we are expecting some softness to continue in the market in the short-term, due to oversupply in some sectors and cities, in the long term the strength of the country's economy and manufacturing base, as well as its youthful demographic, will drive the commercial real estate market. Various factors combine to mean that we are optimistic for Vietnamese commercial real estate in the long term. Firstly, the economy is now on a firmer footing, with growth of 5.9% forecast for 2014, and this will provide a healthier environment for commercial real estate investment. Secondly, we expect increased foreign direct investment into the country, and into the real estate sector. Draft legislation currently under consideration would make it easier for foreign investors to buy property in the country.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). 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 Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). 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.

The Croatian construction industry registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.64% during the review period (2009-2013). This was driven by a contraction in institutional and industrial construction, primarily due to a reduction in investor confidence following the European debt crisis. The industry is expected to improve slowly over the forecast period (2014-2018), supported by a general recovery in the economy and business confidence. The industry is anticipated to record a forecast-period CAGR of 3.41%.

Sales of home insecticides recorded a positive performance in 2013, and a better performance than the previous year in both volume and current value terms. In 2013, the category recorded current value growth of 3% and volume growth of 1%.

Sales of key digital lifestyle products such as digital TV sets, smartphones and tablets are growing rapidly in Malaysia, and the country remains one of the region's high-growth consumer electronics markets.

In-car entertainment volume sales in 2012 were slightly higher than in 2011. Value sales, on the other hand, recorded a slight decline. The price-sensitivity of consumers and strong competition from pre-installed entertainment systems (by manufacturers) forced average unit prices to drop.

MarketLines' HTC Corporation 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 HTC Corporation 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.

Broadcasting & Cable TV in China 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 players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the China broadcasting & cable tv market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Current value growth in 2013 was slightly lower than the review period average. However, tissue and hygiene in Kazakhstan is still recording positive and relatively high growth. Increasing urbanisation has influenced consumer lifestyles, particularly amongst younger people. In addition, rising disposable incomes allow consumers to spend more on tissue and hygiene products while continuous marketing campaigns by manufacturers and the increasing number of imported products are fuelling consumer...

MarketLines' Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 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 Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 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.

As consumer health continues to expand, a growing number of companies from outside the industry are investing in the market. However, in some points - including manufacturing, advertising and distribution regulations - the industry can vary starkly from other consumer packaged goods industries. This global briefing explores the advantages and pitfalls inherent to the industry and how producers can adapt to the changing consumer and regulatory environments.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the rail infrastructure construction industry in Indonesia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the rail infrastructure construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Rail Infrastructure Construction in Indonesia to 2018: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the rail infrastructure construction industry in Indonesia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Indonesian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

GlobalData's "Medical Equipment Monthly Deals Analysis: February 2014 - M&A and Investment Trends" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the medical equipment industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity, venture financing and partnership transactions registered in the medical equipment industry in February 2014. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last six months, subdivided by deal types, segments and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top financial advisory firms in the medical equipment industry.

Global Advertising 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 companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The G8 Life Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Overall, nothing has happened to change BMI's view that Oman will likely remain home to an insurance sector that is small, fragmented and highly competitive.

A healthy and active lifestyle remains essential for many Danes. In addition, being interested in sports and keeping physically active became increasingly trendy during the review period. Sportswear consequently became a way of portraying a healthy and trendy look or image and has therefore displayed stable growth, while most other apparel and footwear categories struggled. Sportswear was no longer limited to participating in sports or working out, sports-inspired clothing in everyday life also...

MarketLines' Repsol, S.A. (formerly Repsol YPF, S.A.) 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 Repsol, S.A. (formerly Repsol YPF, S.A.) 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.