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The rise of electric vehicles – and a flood of new, small market entrants – is transforming the nuts and bolts of car making. Does this shift finally spell the end for...

November 5, 2025 • by Fabian Grimm in Competitiveness • 7 min read
The different ways that economies tackle digital competitiveness can make them at once resilient and vulnerable in today’s increasingly fragmented digital economy, says Fabian Grimm. ...
Continue readingJuly 26, 2024 • by Jerry Davis in Competitiveness • 7 min read
The rise of electric vehicles – and a flood of new, small market entrants – is transforming the nuts and bolts of car making. Does this shift finally spell the end for...
July 17, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Evangelos Syrigos in Competitiveness • 13 min read
Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium, according to research. So, how do you tap into that value?...
July 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,...
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