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Generally the Hungarian economic environment cannot be defined as positive or improving in 2013 based on main economic indicators such as unemployment rate, GDP growth, investment rate or domestic consumption. All these factors had a negative impact on overall performance of the consumer lending market. Whilst annual gross lending remained more or less the same as in 2012, outstanding balance decreased, deriving mainly from early repayment of foreign exchange based mortgages on a referential...

GlobalData has released its pharma report, "PharmaPoint: Crohn's Disease - Current and Future Players". The report is a vital source of up-to-date information with in-depth analysis on the companies in the rapidly growing Crohn's Disease Market. The report identifies and analyses the key companies shaping and driving the global Crohn's Disease market. The report provides insight into the competitive Crohn's Disease landscape, including new companies entering the market. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

In surface care, specialisation is the main trend. On the one hand, manufacturers are launching or advertising more specialised products in order to increase brand awareness and overall sales. On the other hand, consumers are more willing to purchase more specific products because Ecuadorians have increased purchasing power and believe that specialised products are better.

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

We have grown less cautious about South Korea's economic growth trajectory, following stronger than expected growth in 2013 (buoyed mainly by the manufacturing and construction sectors) and revised our forecasts up to 2.5% for the year. We now forecast real growth of 3.0% over 2014. However, Korean trade momentum is likely to face continuing headwinds from China. Domestically, the construction rebound that we witnessed last year is unlikely to extend through 2014 as the property market remains dormant, while household debt will continue to crimp spending by the Korean consumer.

Sales of home care products in Brazil recorded growth in 2013 in current value terms. The main drivers of this growth were low unemployment and rising income levels, which allowed more consumers in Brazil to spend a greater amount of money on cleaning products. Categories that recorded high current value growth in 2013 included laundry care, dishwashing, and air care. Polishes and home insecticides were the worst-performing categories in current value terms in 2013. Manufacturers took advantage...

The German construction industry performed better than expected in 2013, as our view for a recovery in the sector plays out. In 2014 we forecast real growth in the industry at 1.6% in real terms driven largely by continued investment in the renewables sector and large demand for residential buildings. We have upped our medium-term forecast as the government moves to address low levels of domestic investment and ageing infrastructure with pledges of investing billions of euros in road and rail projects. We highlight that investment levels will remain muted however, and major projects will be subject to constrained budgets and strong opposition, as experienced by Stuttgart 21. Over our ten-year forecast period to 2023, the construction industry will average real growth of 1.4%.

We have largely maintained our optimistic forecasts for Nigeria's power sector this quarter and forecast annual average growth in electricity generation of 9% through to 2023. With the unbundling of PHCN all but completed, attention is now turning to the auctioning of 10 gas-fired power plants under the NIPP strategy - supporting our upbeat outlook. That said, there are certainly considerable downside risks to our forecasts, as highlighted by concerns about the condition of T&D infrastructure and the fact the launch of a transitional electricity market (TEM) has been delayed due to disputes over tariffs and gas supply shortages. We believe a failure to secure adequate gas feedstock remains the biggest risk to Nigeria's efforts to ramp up power generation capacity, which is needed to meet pent-up demand.

GlobalData's new report, "South Korea Diagnostic Imaging Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the South Korea Diagnostic Imaging market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) within market categories - Angio Suites, Bone Densitometers, C-Arms, Computed Tomography Systems, Contrast Media Injectors, Mammography Equipment, MRI Systems, Nuclear Imaging Equipment, Ultrasound Systems and X-ray Systems.

Retail tissue current retail value sales increased by 7% in 2013 to reach GTQ952 million. Increasing competition and wider product portfolios are fuelling growth in this area since consumers can choose products according to their necessities and budgets. Economy products are very important in this area since they allow consumers to try the products and become regular users. Eventually, many consumers begin to switch to better quality products when they understand they get more value-added...

Towels continues to anchor sanitary protection, providing the bulk of the demand for the category but current value growth of towels was only marginal in 2013. The towels in Chile tend to be of a superior quality in comparison to those in the rest of the Latin American region, but they are also some of the most expensive. Wingless versions of towels decreased in popularity in the 10 years up to the end of the review period and only continued to be bought by the very elderly or extremely...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the residential construction market in Bulgaria. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Bulgaria. "Bulgaria Residential Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the residential construction market in Bulgaria. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Bulgaria construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Italy is trying hard to appeal to international investors, with the government reorganising its holdings in gas and power grid networks, and signing investment fund agreements with potential trade partners, such as Russia. But the country is still suffering in the face of economic challenges, and the austerity measures proposed to turn the economy around are unpopular. As such, it is of little surprise that firms such as E.ON are reconsidering their role in Italy's electricity market. In addition, the sluggish economic performance is also having an impact on electricity consumption levels - we have lowered our forecasts this quarter. In the short term at least, we forecast that the renewable energy sector and transmission and distribution projects present the best opportunities for growth.

Sanitary protection in Ecuador is a category which is generally quite well-known and per capita consumption is relatively high in the category. The leading product category in sanitary protection is towels, a category which has a very strong penetration among Ecuadoran women making, towels a staple product on a monthly basis. As such, the leading companies in sanitary protection are currently engaged in attempts to change alter their strategies of noting how their brands provide the benefits...

Japan's deteriorating relationship with China has underpinned security and defence developments over the last quarter and more. At the Munich Security Conference in Q114, Chinese Vice- Foreign Minister Fu Ying said that the China-Japan relationship is 'at its worst'. This spiral of deterioration was initiated by China's declaration of an Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) over disputed areas of the East China Sea, including the air space over the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands.

Home care continued to record healthy growth in 2013 thanks to a variety of economic factors and an increasingly curious consumer. Overall, home care sales were relatively stable as many categories have reached a high level of maturity and saturation. However, sales increased more strongly in newer areas, with demand being boosted by the healthy economic environment. Low unemployment, increasing purchasing power and easy access to credit have all provided Chileans with higher disposable...

Belarus' economy continued to stabilise in 2013, with retail tissue volume sales rising by 2%. The fact that the main product within this area, toilet paper, is considered essential by consumers in Belarus means that the area is resistant to difficult economic conditions. However, the fact per capita consumption in Belarus remains substantially below the level observed in more developed European countries leaves good potential for future growth. Nevertheless, consumers remain cautious, with...

MarketLines' Meredith 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 Meredith 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.

Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (Carnegie) owns and develops CETO wave energy technology that converts ocean swell into zero-emission renewable power and desalinated freshwater. This case study will analyze how and why Carnegie has sought to commercialize its technology and how it has expanded its presence through global expansion and strategic partnerships.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 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 Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 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' Genmab A/S 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 Genmab A/S 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.

Denisse Gonzales is proud to announce the grand opening celebration of La Mexicana Supermarket from May 3rd to May 5th 2014, after a grand remodeling of the store in order to make it more suitable for everyone.

Marc Trestman, the head coach of the Chicago Bears, will appear on Fi Mazanke’s Direct Connect Empowerment with Fi radio show on the Voice America Network. Trestman’s interview can be heard on Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 CST at www.voiceamerica.com/ Fi Mazanke is a Leadership Coach and International Radio Show host who has coached thousands of people to empower them over the past fourteen years.

VoiceAmerica, the leader in independent talk radio, is pleased to announce the launce of The Gillette Nutrition Show on its Health and Wellness Channel beginning Monday, April 28th at 4 PM PST.

Attorney Jennifer J. Mickelson is a strong advocate for early estate planning, even more so after becoming a widow in 2010 at the young age of 36. To honor National Widows Day on May 3rd, Mickelson is offering 50% off all estate planning services provided by the Law Office of Jennifer J. Mickelson, PC, to widows during the entire month of May.