Capturing the Value of Joint Ventures
If a joint venture isn’t delivering abundant value, it could be due to certain obstacles that are easy to overcome.
Our Latest Thinking on International Business
The rise of digital consumers, shifting geopolitics, and trade uncertainty have redefined the markets driving the global economy. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership on international business for key insights into the forces affecting global business—and for perspectives on developments in emerging markets.
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The Sustainability Imperative in Emerging Markets
Companies that meet ESG challenges in emerging markets find that being a sustainability leader unlocks growth opportunities.
Navigating the Rise in Foreign Investment Screening
Driven by concerns about national security and foreign control over strategic businesses, countries are increasingly screening proposed foreign direct investments.
An Ecosystem Approach to Governing Innovation Hubs
Successful innovation hubs require a careful mix of companies, agencies, talent, technology, funding, and market access, bonded together through the principles of ecosystem governance.
Emerging Resilience in the Semiconductor Supply Chain
A new report by the Semiconductor Industry Association and BCG details how geographic concentration in the chip making supply chain has created vulnerabilities.
The End of Free Trade
If a handful of global blocs replace a 70-year legacy of free trade, companies will have to reorganize for supply chain efficiency, innovation, and more.
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An Evolving BRICS and the Shifting World Order
As more big emerging markets join the BRICS+ nations, the grouping could give the Global South a greater voice in world affairs and challenge the domination of existing institutions.
Which Economies Benefit the Most from Free Trade Agreements?
An analysis of the trade agreements of over 100 economies and trade blocs shows how various governments compare across several measures of trade engagement.
Is Your Culture Ready for a Fractal Redesign?
Big companies have competed on scale for a century, but they are losing ground to smaller firms that can respond with precision to the needs of local customers.
Why Global Companies Need to Become Fractal Innovators
Markets are fragmenting quickly. Scale and pedigree are no longer guarantees of success. To be contenders, global champions must design products differently.
The Organization of the Future Is Fractal
Scale isn’t dead. But it’s critical to find the right balance between scale and fractal principles—and to do it before your competitors do.
Hidden Connections That Transcend Borders and Defy Stereotypes
BCG managing director and partner Aparna Bharadwaj looks at under-the-radar affinities that reach beyond individual cultures, highlighting patterns that could bring the world closer together.
Is Consumer-Led Growth a Thing of the Past?
It is not. You just need to know where to look for it—where to find resilient consumers who are confident about spending and saving.
Consumers Are the Key to Taking Green Mainstream
A BCG survey confirms that most consumers are ready to embrace sustainable products. Here are three ways to help make that happen.
Domestic Fast Lanes and Business Globalization
Chinese consumer market's recovery accelerated in Q1 2024, with GDP growth surpassing forecasts and key opportunities in brand globalization and the restaurant sector. Explore the latest emerging trends in our Q2 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.
Complexity and Excellence—The Year Ahead
Despite many challenges, Chinese entrepreneurs are taking the initiative to find new opportunities and increase firm profits, with many sectors showing signs of growth in 2023. Learn more in our Q1 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.
