Why multinationals are betting on IndiaÂ
As the world’s largest democracy prepares to overtake China in terms of economic growth, it offers a huge investment opportunity, explains IMD’s Richard Baldwin....
September 29, 2025 • by David Bach in Competitiveness • 8 min read
For decades, efficiency and scale defined competitiveness. Today, resilience and trust matter more – and optimism is what unlocks both. IMD President David Bach explains why Europe’s leaders must combine realism about...
Continue readingJuly 8, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Competitiveness • 6 min read
As the world’s largest democracy prepares to overtake China in terms of economic growth, it offers a huge investment opportunity, explains IMD’s Richard Baldwin....
June 26, 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 9 min read
Don’t be deterred by doom-laden narratives. To create societies that are prosperous and inclusive, it’s time for leaders to focus on facts and future readiness, says Arturo Bris...
June 14, 2024 • by Howard H. Yu in Competitiveness • 4 min read
This weekend’s G7 summit will see renewed calls for protectionist measures against Chinese EV manufacturers. But tariffs would be misguided and universally damaging, warns IMD’s Howard Yu...
June 13, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando MartÃn Espejo in Competitiveness • 5 min read • Podcast available
At this weekend’s Summit, G7 leaders will issue a stinging critique of China’s trade practices – but the G7’s bark is worse than its bite. This is just as well, argue Simon...
June 5, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven, Howard H. Yu in Competitiveness • 10 min read
Leading Chinese companies are preparing to take advantage of the exposure and opportunities of being top sponsors and suppliers to the UEFA EURO 2024 Men’s Soccer Tournament (Euro 24) — which is...
June 4, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett in Competitiveness • 7 min read
Now that the dust has settled, what should executives make of President Biden’s recent restrictions on certain goods sources from China?...
February 7, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Competitiveness • 6 min read
IMD research places world leader Nike ahead of local rivals, but its podium position is under threat as local sentiment and quality products build a growing loyalty for national apparel brands....
February 6, 2024 • by Mark J. Greeven in Competitiveness • 7 min read
IMD research reveals the top four key attributes of successful companies in the Chinese pharma sector, including their global and local strategies as well as their acquisitions and investment in local companies,...
February 6, 2024 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Competitiveness • 4 min read
We examine whether China’s tremendous economic growth this century is reflected in significant economic profitmaking by its firms....
January 25, 2024 • by Niccolò Pisani in Competitiveness • 7 min read
For European businesses to regain competitiveness, three strategic priorities stand out in the face of recent trade patterns and geopolitical shifts....
Explore first person business intelligence from top minds curated for a global executive audience