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This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the roofing products market in Sweden. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the roofing products market and its categories (clay roofing products, slate tiles and bitumen roofing felts), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Roofing Products in Sweden to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the roofing products industry in Sweden. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Swedish construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

We maintain our bullish outlook on the UAE's economies as a wealth of data points to continued growth. Consumer and business sentiment remains positive, underlining our particularly bright outlook for household consumption and fixed investment over the coming quarters. Following estimated real GDP growth of 4.1% in 2013, we are projecting the economy to expand by a more moderate 3.9% in 2014, before picking up to 4.1% in 2015. We forecast real private final consumption growth to come in at 6.5%. While this would be a slowdown on last year, we believe growth will average 7.3% per year between 2015 and 2017.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the concrete and cement market in South Korea. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the concrete and cement market and its categories (Cement Clinker, Factory-Made Mortars, Portland Cement, Refractory Cements, Mortars & Concretes, Other Hydraulic Cements, Ready-Mixed Concrete and Prefabricated Structural Components), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. "Concrete and Cement in South Korea to 2018: Market Databook" provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the concrete and cement industry in South Korea. It is an essential tool for companies active across the South Korean construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Consumers continued to gain in image consciousness during 2013 as they were increasingly exposed to international beauty and grooming trends via the internet, magazines and other media. Their rising awareness of the products and brands also drove their willingness to try them out, though many were still cautious in purchasing the full-sized products at the first instance. Therefore, sets/kits became popular amongst consumers as they could try out various products and even the full product range without having to spend a substantial amount.

The Future of the Syrups & Spreads Market in Chile to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Syrups & Spreads consumption trends in Chile, historic and forecast Syrups & Spreads consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Syrups & Spreads sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

2013 saw a large influx of people moving to reside in the UAE, both from Europe due to economic hardships in countries such as Spain and France, in addition to the Middle East, due to political turmoil in countries such as Syria, Lebanon and Iraq. This, coupled with the rise in the number of tourists visiting the country in the wake of the economic boom in the country which has become an international tourist attraction, pushed growth of fast food overall.

The attractiveness of Vietnam's pharmaceutical market is steadily increasing. Whil e structural challenges remain, such as the country's increasingly ageing population and under-capacity in terms of healthcare infrastructure and personnel , growth in expenditure is supported by a significant disease burden, the new insurance law, introduction of new products, more corporate investments and better regulations.

In 2013, inbound tourism growth was moderated by the change in China?s tourism law, implemented to regulate fairer trade between travel agencies and tourists. The new law prohibits travel agencies from offering low-priced tours and then marking-up their profit margins by obtaining commissions from shops to which they bring their tour groups or requiring additional payment for services. Travel accommodation recorded a drop in occupancy rates after the law was implemented in October 2013. However, the number of inbound tourists from other markets such as Malaysia rose. Domestic tourism saw healthy growth, which boosted the demand for travel accommodation. Thus, in general, in 2013, occupancy rate rose. The average daily rate (ADR) also increased due to the rise in popularity of luxury hotels driven by affluent travellers.

August 2012 saw the reopening of the controversial Australian-funded asylum seeker and refugee detention centres on Nauru, which had been closed in 2007-2008. As a result of the reopening, international arrivals in Nauru saw significant growth in 2012-2013 and whilst the majority of these were business travellers, positive flow-on effects occurred, especially in regards to travel accommodation and transportation.

Although there remains considerable growth potential in Nigeria's telecoms market, with mobile penetration still below 75%, capturing these opportunities will depend on further price competition between operators and potentially expensive network expansion to underserved areas. At the same time, operators must encourage greater use of data services and differentiate themselves by enriching their value added services (VAS) portfolios. As a means of achieving greater operational efficiencies and in order to ensure their ability to continue investing in greater quality and breadth of services, in Q214 mobile operators began offloading their tower assets to independent towers firms. This creates an important competitive advantage for first movers Etisalat and MTN and BMI expects other operators to follow their lead in order to benefit from the same operational savings.

Intense rivalry resulted in many manufacturers innovating with new products that suited the modern woman?s needs. These products included Kotex pantyliners scented with daun sirih and green tea, which can prevent odours, especially when taking part in sports. Over the review period, many new designs supported by television advertising helped increase awareness of the features of various brands, such as their durability, level of absorbency and leakage prevention. Besides, ultra-thin sanitary protection products have become the priority choice for most modern female consumers as they have become part of their lifestyles.

Menswear grew by 5% in the UAE in 2013, up slightly from 2012. The economic recovery and ensuing increase in consumer purchasing power is driving growth in menswear spending in the UAE in 2013. Additionally, a key trend in menswear in the UAE in 2013 is the growing interest among younger men in the region in Western-style clothing, in particular, in casual wear such as jeans and tops.

The Vietnamese defence sector is quickly opening up to foreign companies. Rising tension with China necessitates development of new defence relationships, as well as modernisation and expansion of the national defence forces. Meanwhile, strong economic growth is increasing the financing available for procurement of new military hardware .

Street stalls/kiosks value sales increased slightly in 2013 from 2012. Transaction volumes were almost stable, whereas outlet numbers continued to decline. This reasonable performance, despite the limiting factors discussed in the next paragraph, can be attributed to the fact that the level of employment in Germany reached an unprecedented level towards the end of the review period, which meant that more and more people had to deal with increased levels of stress and busier lifestyles. Street stalls/kiosks were able to benefit from this, since they provide quick and convenient products and services to their customers.

OTC Medications in India by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers analgesics, cough/cold/flu, gastro-intestinal, dermatological remedies and vitamins and minerals. It excludes products which require prescriptions but includes pharmacy approved. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for OTC Medications in India is given in INR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for India. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

With 1.9 million people in 2012, Novosibirsk is Russia's third-most populous city. In its economic size and significance, the city ranks well behind Moscow or St. Petersburg. At the same time, in Siberia Novosibirsk is one of the most important urban agglomerations, with well-developed industrial processing and service activities.

During the review period Albania was one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in Europe. Key factors driving its tourism growth are natural resources, cultural heritage, vicinity of mature European source markets and affordability. Albania is located in a region with some of the most developed tourism destinations in Europe: Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Croatia. It still has a long way to go before catching up with its neighbours. It is considered as one of the last undiscovered travel...

This profile of Lenovo Group Ltd examines the company's operations in consumer products with supplemental analysis of enterprise product markets to paint a complete picture of operations. The focus of the report is on the prospects for Lenovo Group Ltd as it looks to diversify away from laptops and desktops and grow its presence globally in tablets as well as smartphones upon the acquisition of Motorola Mobility from Google Inc.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the aggregates market in Qatar. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the aggregates market and its categories (construction sands, gravel & pebbles, crushed stone, chippings, waste-based aggregates and pre-coated aggregates), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Aggregates in Qatar to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the aggregates industry in Qatar. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Qatari construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

The reduction of a large number of medicine prices in Qatar is likely to be detrimental to pharmaceutical companies' revenue potential. New drug pricing - which was previously very high in the country - will increase the volume of sales, as medicines will become more affordable, partially counteracting losses from price reduction. Economic and political stability, in addition to projected growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare markets, will ensure that Qatar remains a small but attractive market.

Games Software in India by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers games software for home consoles, handheld consoles, PCs and mobile equipment. Market size is based on boxed retail sales and unboxed (downloadable) sales from online stores. Market size for Games Software in India is given in INR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for India. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

The Swiss Federal Assembly enacted a law for protection against second-hand smoke in 2008, which came into force on 1 May 2010. It prohibits smoking in enclosed, publicly-accessible areas and in rooms that are workplaces for several persons. There are exceptions for bars and restaurants, which may allow smoking in separate, ventilated rooms or in establishments smaller than 80 sq m, but the federal statute allows for more stringent cantonal smoking bans. This law has had a strong effect of the smoking practices of Swiss smokers. Many people have tried to give up smoking since its introduction, for example. However, voters in Switzerland rejected a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places at a national referendum in 2012. There was little change in the smoking population between 2012 and 2013.

The UAE has seen a steady rise in the number of new businesses in the last two years, partly due to the government's economic diversification efforts and the country's status as a regional gateway for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This will drive for IT solutions in the enterprise segment during our forecast period, ending in 2018. Large scale government IT initiatives such as smart city projects and e-government programmes will also remain a key growth driver for the IT sector. Although high income levels bode well for consumer demand, growth in that segment will be weighed down by the shift towards mobile devices for basic computing functions.

Game-based learning or serious game refers to all digital applications that are developed to impart learning through games. This encourages learning in players by taking advantage of the psychological susceptibility of humans to engage in gaming. Game-based learning includes digital learning products such as e-learning courseware, online audio and video content, social games, and mobile games. It is mainly used in educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and defense organizations. It is also used in employee training programs in corporate business houses.

A smart machine is a machine embedded with cognitive computing ability that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to sense, learn, reason and interact with people in different ways. A smart machine can solve a problem accurately and precisely, and provide the desired output. The Manufacturing and Service sectors are the major end-users of smart machines.