Mexico: The epicenter of nearshoring and foreign investment opportunity Nearshoring is bringing transformational change to Mexico with many multinational companies evaluating the advantages of relocating supply chains into the country. Mexico’s strategic location is seen by many to offer significant benefits in mitigating supply chain risks, bringing production closer to the end consumer, reducing […]
Tax reform is the word of the day in Brazil Tax reform is priority of the three ministries that administer the real economy: Finance (MF), Planning and Budget (MPO), and Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC). Bolsonaro had united these three to form the Ministry of Economy, which concentrated too much decision power in just […]
India G20 Presidency: Issues and Priorities India took over the presidency of the G20 forum in December 2022 from Indonesia, and will hold it for the next twelve months. Together, the G20 members represent more than 80% of the world’s GDP, 75% of international trade and 60% of the world’s population. This presidency is a […]
Mexico tightens restrictions on tobacco advertisement, sales, and consumption Context In 2004, Mexico was the first country in the Americas to ratify the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) which asserts the importance of implementing demand reduction strategies.[i] In compliance with its obligations under this Convention, the Mexican Congress issued the […]
Speyside’s Predictions for 2023: Asia Pacific As 2022 draws to a close, the Speyside team would like to wish all our partners and friends the very best for the holiday season, and of course a prosperous and peaceful 2023. As has become tradition at this time of year, our teams around the globe have summarised […]
Speyside’s Predictions for 2023: Africa As 2022 draws to a close, the Speyside team would like to wish all our partners and friends the very best for the holiday season, and of course a prosperous and peaceful 2023. As has become tradition at this time of year, our teams around the globe have summarised some […]