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International Business Report (IBR) Future of APAC: Identifying growth in disruption
Our latest International Business Report (IBR) signifies continued business leader optimism as Asia Pacific continues strong growth.
International Business Report (IBR) APAC businesses rally behind automation
According to our International Business Report (IBR), Asia Pacific businesses have an appetite for automation. What are the risks and opportunities at the heart of the automation revolution?
International Business Report (IBR) The road to prosperity? Infrastructure improvements driving ASEAN business outlook
What's driving high business sentiment in South East Asia? Read our article to find out.
International Business Report (IBR) European economic outlook
European businesses are battening down the hatches in the face of swirling uncertainty, but leaders shouldn’t just sit back and wait for a clearer picture. There are still growth opportunities in the market for those adopting the right strategies.
APAC's ageing population How businesses can drive growth in health and medtech
Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) reveals that business leaders in the region view ageing as the most significant threat to their businesses over the next five years. Health and medtech businesses are leading the way in identifying rich opportunities in this disruption.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REPORT Thriving in 2019’s global economy
The global economic cycle has peaked and businesses face a more downbeat global economy in 2019. However, while the headlines are daunting, there are good reasons for business leaders to hold their nerve.
International Business Report Closing the skills gap
A skilled worker shortage means that businesses are turning to technology and mobility as options for finding talent.
Tax Taxing the digital economy
Specific recommendations on digital taxation have been limited and the OECD’s calls for an international consensus on the way forward have so far been unheeded. So, what’s coming up on the horizon and how can your business deal with the implications?
International Business Report A bump in the road?
Despite investment in overseas and local infrastructure, Chinese businesses have become increasingly concerned that infrastructure is constraining their growth.
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Press releases

Economic fundamentals strong as widespread uncertainty fuels global optimism drop

23 Jan 2019

Following a period of heightened optimism and strong economic growth, the outlook for businesses in 2019 is markedly more reserved as the global economic cycle cools and political uncertainty begins to bite.

Business optimism softens as economic cycle comes off peak

15 Jul 2018

Businesses leaders globally are less optimistic about the economic outlook, despite continuing rises in expected revenues, indicating that the global economic cycle may have peaked - reveals the latest research from Grant Thornton’s international business report (IBR).

Optimism has reached an all-time high

01 May 2018

Global survey finds business optimism has reached an all-time high, meaning now may be the time to invest.

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