EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement 2026: What It Means for European Companies
After more than 25 years of negotiations, the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, entered into application on 1 May 2026. It is the largest trade deal the EU has ever signed by population covered, creating a combined market of over 700 million people. For […]
How to Build an Internationalization Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Expanding into international markets is one of the most significant decisions a company can make — and one of the most complex to execute well. Without a structured approach, even companies with strong products and solid financials can lose time, money, and momentum trying to enter markets they don’t fully understand. An internationalization plan is […]
Main Industries in South Korea: Key Sectors and Investment Opportunities in 2026
South Korea is one of Asia’s most dynamic and technologically advanced economies, a country that in just a few decades has transformed itself from a largely agricultural society into a global hub for manufacturing, innovation and design. Today its products — from smartphones and cars to batteries and cultural content — are part of daily […]
Resilience in a Fragmented World: What Our Global Business Survey 2026 Reveals
What do businesses around the world really expect in 2026? To answer this question, the Gedeth Research Center surveyed more than 50,000 professionals across 84 countries during the first quarter of 2026, in collaboration with DHL Express and Universidade Europeia. The result is the report “Resilience in a Fragmented World: How Companies Are Adapting to […]
Main Industries in Japan: Key Sectors Attracting Foreign Investment in 2026
Japan is one of the largest and most technologically advanced economies in the world, and a country that has long set global benchmarks in high-quality manufacturing, precision engineering, and innovation. For international companies considering expansion into Asia, understanding Japan’s core industries is an essential first step to identifying where the real long-term opportunities lie. In […]
Critical Minerals Global Race: Why Australia, Chile and Argentina Are Reshaping Trade
The world is in the middle of a quiet but decisive contest. It is not fought over oil or gas, but over critical minerals — lithium, copper, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements — the raw materials that make electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, wind turbines and defence systems possible. As the energy transition accelerates and […]
The Best Business Opportunities in Europe Right Now
Europe is often described as a mature market, stable, regulated, and slow. That narrative was already incomplete before 2026. This year it is actively misleading. A continent of 450 million consumers, $32 trillion in combined GDP, and three simultaneous structural transformations, in defence, energy, and digital infrastructure, is generating a wave of business opportunities that […]
Chile Economy 2026: Investment Opportunities and Market Overview
Chile stands out as one of the most stable and open economies in Latin America. While the region has often been associated with political turbulence and economic volatility, Chile has spent four decades building a track record of institutional reliability, trade openness, and sound macroeconomic management that few emerging markets can match. In 2026, that […]
Argentina’s Economy in 2026: A Market of Transition and Opportunity
Argentina remains one of the most important and closely watched economies in Latin America. With a large domestic market, abundant natural resources, and a highly skilled workforce, the country continues to attract the attention of international companies looking for long-term growth opportunities. At the same time, Argentina is still navigating a period of economic transition. […]
International Trade Outlook 2026: Why Half the World’s Businesses Still Expect to Grow
The world economy in 2026 is not moving in a straight line. Tariffs, armed conflicts, and supply chain disruptions have forced companies to rethink their strategies with a speed that no business school could have anticipated. And yet, against all odds, nearly half of global professionals expect their businesses to grow this year. The latest […]