Canada Economy 2026: Innovation, Sustainability and Growth Sectors for International Companies
The Canada economy 2026 is in the middle of redefining its economic model. Decades of trade dependence on the United States — which still accounts for around 68% of its exports — have been shaken by 25% tariffs on a range of products and 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum, alongside statements from the US […]
Mexico Economy 2026: Growth, Nearshoring and Opportunities for International Companies
The Mexico economy 2026 outlook is shaped by a paradox: on one hand, Mexico is posting record-high foreign direct investment figures and consolidating its position as one of the big winners of the global supply chain reconfiguration; on the other, its economic growth remains modest and faces a decisive turning point with the USMCA review, […]
US Economy 2026: Key Sectors and Business Opportunities for International Companies
The US economy 2026 outlook places the United States once again at the center of the global economic stage — not only because it remains the world’s largest economy, but because of the scale of the transformations underway: an unprecedented wave of investment in artificial intelligence, a decisive shift toward reindustrialization, and a review of […]
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 […]