China biofuel market is expected to reach 8.34 billion liters in 2019 from the 2014 figure of 3.93 billion liters, growing at a CAGR of 16.2 percent, says a new research from Technavio Research. The government strongly regulates bioethanol production and distribution; it is sold at less than the market price to state distribution companies…
Thai farmers have used a total of 2.7mn MT of fertilisers in 2014, and this is expected to reach 3.34mn MT by 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than four per cent The rising population has spurred the demand for food, leading to the need for higher supplies, especially for a range in animal…
As a recent Business of Fashion article explains, Korean cosmetics manufacturers, like Talent Cosmetic, have been seeking out halal certifications — despite the fact that the Muslim population within Korea is extremely small. The main reason? Muslim consumers are spending an increasing amount of money on cosmetics. “While global Muslim spending on cosmetics was $46…
In one of Seoul’s busiest neighbourhoods lies Myeongdong 8-gil, better known to locals as “Cosme Road.” It’s been dubbed as such because of the countless cosmetic stores that line up the street, from The Face Shop, Skin Food and Nature Republic to Innisfree, Missha and Etude House. One brand, however, is unlike the rest. Talent…
Witnessing substantial growth in recent times, Engineering Services Outsourcing (ESO) Market has evolved to encompass a broad range of new product development, value-engineering and engineering consulting functions. The growth trend is expected to accelerate in the coming years as offshore options open its door further, particularly in India. Of late, several engineering engagements are being…
Rapid economic development and increasing security concerns is turning the Middle East into a market of ‘untapped growth potential’, said the boss of one of the world’s leading providers of biometric security and access control solutions. Young S. Moon, Executive Vice President of Korean company Suprema, said regional governments and corporations are adopting new identification…
Online furniture and home design services marketplace HomeLane.com has appointed Jayanth P Mysore as its chief product officer. Mysore, who was product manager at Google, was instrumental in launching the core features of Google Maps, Google Analytics and Google Checkout. The online furniture and home decor market in India has expanded rapidly in the past…
The braintech company ElMindA announced an oversubscribed $28 million Series C round on Monday from a host of new investors. The round included the Kraft Group, Shanda Group, Wexford Capital, WR Hambrecht & Co, Palisade Capital Management, OurCrowd, Healthcrest AG, and others according to a press release. “This support is a testament to the vast…
DNA4Life offers a $249 test to help customers understand whether their genes put them at risk of having bad reactions to more than 100 common medicines. Interleukin Genetics sells a $169 test that “may help you lose more weight by properly matching diet and exercise plans” to genetic profiles. And DNA-CardioCheck has suggested its test,…
In today’s highly connected world, Information Technology (IT) is transforming the healthcare sector like any other verticals. IT market research agency IDC believes IoT will become a big part of the next wave of technology in healthcare, and 3rd-Platform technologies such as cloud, Big Data, mobile, and social media will play a central role in…
