Press Releases from Spire Research and Consulting (132 total)
Leadership Succession in Spire
In this planned leadership succession, Rio Funayama will assume the position of CEO of Spire. Jeffrey Bahar and Japnit Singh will each assume the position…
Spire expands global footprint with inaugural venture into the MENA region
Spire Research and Consulting, leading provider of business research and consulting, and a group company of the TSE Listed Yamada Consulting Group, has expanded its…
Spire speaks on Cloud computing and IoT at the GATES Indonesia ICT Channel Summi …
Spire was honored to participate in the GATES Indonesia ICT Channel Summit, 2019 as Research Partner. The Summit was held on 18-20 June, in Bali.…
Will compost turn out to be the magic mineral for African agriculture?
Introducing phosphorous back in African soil is important as it helps plants in early life to build root systems.
80 per cent of phosphate reserves are…
Digital banking in Singapore
What will be the impact of digital banks in Singapore? Leon Perera, Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, shared his insights in Business…
Spire talks about political risks facing business in ASEAN
On 25th April, Spire, Yamada Consulting Group (YCG) and SPEEDA jointly organized a breakfast seminar in Singapore to share insights about the political risks that…
Will Indonesia’s new government be favorable for Economic growth?
Mr. Joko’s likely victory in the Presidential elections of Indonesia would mean improved competitiveness through continued economic reforms.
He would probably continue working on attracting direct…
Will the tech sector create new employment opportunities for persons with disabi …
One billion people, or 15 per cent of the world’s population, are people with disabilities.
The employment rate of working age Americans with disabilities in 2016…
Spire talks about key trends in Asia’s Franchise Industry
Spire was honored to participate at the 26th International Franchise and Exhibition , Malaysia, 2019. The event was held on 6th April in Kuala Lumpur.…
Will emerging countries dominate the pool of global megacities in future?
In 2017, 26 megacities were in emerging economies, compared to 7 in developed economies. There are likely to be 48 megacities with populations above 10…
Will 3D printing enable the construction of permanent facilities on the moon?
On January 3, 2019, China became the first nation to land a probe on the far side of the moon.
A rover was released to perform…
Spire talks about emerging Tech Retail trends in ASEAN
Spire was honored to participate at the GATES Consumer Channel Summit, Southeast Asia, 2019. The Summit was held on 20-22 March, in Bangkok. Hafidz Omar,…
Will Africa become the latest global aviation hot-spot?
According to a survey conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), USD1 billion in annual GDP and 155,000 jobs will be created if 12…
The Francophone BPO sector is lifting Madagascar’s economic growth
Madagascar’s BPO sector serving the Francophone world has flourished in the last 15 years, thanks to e-commerce and Artificial Intelligence.
French language skills combined with high…
Spire Client Entertainment Night March 2019
Spire Singapore hosted its first Client Entertainment Night of the year. Clients, business associates and partners joined the Spire team for the dinner reception followed…
State of ride hailing services in Indonesia
As the popularity and convenience of ride hailing services increases in Indonesia, two players have emerged in the forefront. Within Southeast Asia, Grab has emerged…
What is the biggest risk event in 2019?
As the world adopts digitization in every sphere of life, is cybersecurity the biggest risk frontier facing world economies? Leon Perera, Chief Executive Officer of…
Do Asian universities have room to rise in the global tertiary education ranks?
In the World University Rankings list, 21 out of the top 100 universities are based in Asia with Japan and China as the top contributors.
Graduates…
Can India sustain its dependence on oil?
By 2035, India’s oil consumption will double from 7 Billion Barrels per day. Other nations are shifting towards alternative energy sources.
India will contribute a third…
Spire talks about business opportunities and challenges in Indonesia at NUS Alum …
Spire was honoured to participate at the Navigating Japan-Indonesia Investment, Business and Market Culture meet. The interactive session was held on 11 December, 2018 in…
Spire talks about Vietnam’s emerging ICT sector
Spire was honored to participate at the GATES Vietnam ICT Reseller Channel Summit 2018 as a Research Partner. The Summit was held on 4-6 December,…
Asian airports are world beaters
According to a customer survey by Skytrax, four out of the five best airports in the world are in Asia. These five includes Singapore’s Changi…
Spire’s CSR activity with SCS beneficiaries at the River Safari
Spire Singapore collaborated with the Singapore Children’s Society (SCS) on its CSR activity for the eighth consecutive year. The beneficiaries took part in fun and…
Ethiopia’s strategic cooperation with China
Over the past decade, Ethiopia has experienced an average economic growth rate of about 10%. Ethiopia is expected to grow by 8.5% in 2018, topping…
Spire Client Entertainment Night November 2018
Spire Singapore hosted its second Client Entertainment Night of the year. Our business associates and partners joined us for a dinner reception followed by the…
China leads the way in gaming landscape
The share of mobile games in China rose from 12% in 2011 to 63% in 2017. Will China become a global leader in mobile gaming?…
India pushes Electric Vehicles
The Indian government’s recent tweaking of the licensing policy for Electric Vehicles (EV) promises to address the infrastructure obstacle holding back the sector.
The setting up…
Esports in China emerges as a booming market
China accounted for 15% of the USD660 million professional Esports market in 2017. Can China cash in on this booming market before other players jump…
Breaking gender rules through video-gaming
Computer games have traditionally been developed with men in mind. Sadia Bashir from Pakistan is breaking with this tradition. She is the owner of PixelArt…
Game markets: Asia and China
In recent years, the Asia Pacific gaming industry has attracted the attention of investors, developers and analysts. Within Asia, Japan, South Korea and China are…
China’s New Silk Road Initiative - An integrated trade strategy for the 21st c …
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), announced in 2013, is not only China’s most ambitious global infrastructure project but also one of the largest ever…
Innovation in agriculture – Meeting global food security needs
The origins of agriculture
Agriculture is derived from the late-Latin word Agricultura with ‘agri’ depicting land and ‘cultura’ meaning cultivation. Starting out as hunter-gatherers, humans have…
The Philippines – Asia’s next economic powerhouse?
The Philippines is emerging as one of Asia’s most dynamic economies, with a forecasted growth rate of 6.9 per cent in 2018 driven by investment…
Pets emerging as a growth industry in Asia
Asia’s burgeoning pet care industry is making its mark, with pet expenditure set to reach USD21 billion by 2022. Spire’s viewpoint on industry growth was…
Spire chosen as Official Research Partner to the Challenge Iskandar Puteri triat …
Spire Research and Consulting was honored to be appointed as the Official Research Partner for the Challenge Iskandar Puteri triathlon – a Challenge family sports…
The air purifying power of 500 trees
Taking green buildings to the next level, an eco-friendly building is now visible in the posh area of West SoHo in Manhattan, New York. The…
Disney eyes India’s market through Fox Star India deal
Disney and 21st Century Fox are hoping to close a deal that will lead to Disney acquiring Fox’s Star India Network, adding more than 700…
Walmart nails deal with Flipkart
In the e-commerce sector’s biggest deal yet, retail giant Walmart paid USD16 billion to acquire a 77% stake in Flipkart – one of India’s most…
Spire explains market opportunities in Australia for Malaysian franchisors
Australians are increasingly dining out. As much as two thirds of the population (over 14 years of age) dine out at least once a month.…
Confidence key to Singapore’s success
Can Singapore cultivate a culture of confidence as it turns 53? Leon Perera, CEO of Spire Research and Consulting shared his insights in The Business…
CPTPP signed by eleven Asia Pacific countries
With the sudden pull-out of the USA from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) last year, the deal was eventually signed by the eleven remaining Asia-Pacific countries…
Fancy a ride across Norway’s underwater floating tunnel
The 1,190 fjords along Norway’s coast take travel time to a new level, with several ferry crossings and a tiring 21 hour ride.
Therefore, the Norwegian…
Spire holds seminar for Japanese firms on Indian e-commerce
On 17 July 2018, Spire Research and Consulting organized a seminar with the Yamada Consulting Group (YCG) and Uzabase Inc (owners of the SPEEDA platform).…
FIFA World Cup 2018 holds lessons for successful team building
The FIFA World Cup 2018 is widely seen as one of the best World Cups in recent memory, with many surprises and goals aplenty. One…
Is a Korean peace treaty on the cards?
The historical and unprecedented meeting between the two leaders of Korea is a monumental development. Can both leaders use this opportunity enhance geo-political stability and…
Microsoft supports Asia’s renewable energy industry
Microsoft has signed its first solar power agreement with Atria Power in India to purchase 3 megawatts (MW) of solar-powered electricity at its new office…
Africa’s aviation sector opens up
When the African Union (AU) launched the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) in January this year, it finally opened up Africa’s skies. 23 signatories…
Spire talks about retail trends at International Franchise Conference 2018
Spire Research and Consulting group’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Bahar was honored to be a guest speaker at the International Franchise Conference 2018. The…
India among the world’s top compact SUV markets
India overtook Japan in 2017 as the third largest manufacturer of compact SUVs.
Big players such as Renault, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ford Motor, Hyundai Motor, Maruti…
Eqyptian Israeli gas deal to boost bilateral trade
A USD15 billion deal has been announced between Israel and Egypt to export natural gas. Israel’s Delek Group has signed an agreement to supply 64…
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