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‘Improving operating efficiencies’ is the key growth driver for LATAM leaders this year. While many also focus on cost reduction, technology adoption, strategy reviews, and new product or service launches,...
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The Middle East & Africa (MEA) region has been a hotbed of transformations, with several countries making leaps in economic and digital growth despite tough economic conditions. 71% are confident...
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The retail sector faces an economic landscape characterised by both heightened uncertainty and significant opportunity throughout 2025. While many remain optimistic about global growth and their companies' ability to drive...
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APAC leaders have a favourable outlook for 2025. In most economies, inflation is de-accelerating, interest rates — easing, and consumer spending — climbing. 42% of leaders expect global growth to...
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HLB's annual healthcare sector outlook offers essential insights into how business leaders navigate the rapidly changing industry landscape. The latest outlook reveals a robust optimism for business growth, an intensified...
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Manufacturing companies are increasingly turning to novel technologies such as AI not only to mitigate risks but also to seize new opportunities for growth and innovation. AI maturity in the...
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European leaders started the year with muted confidence. Only 39% expect an increase in global growth, against 49% of respondents in other regions, but they refuse to be complacent. The...
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When it comes to acting, 69% of leaders want to improve operational efficiency. 39% of them consider that they are “weak” in this area and need to address the problem....
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North American leaders enter the new year with high confidence. Despite a more challenging landscape, growth opportunities are out there, but leaders in the region will need to get more...
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Business leaders in the tech industry are buoyant. They believe that they can leverage artificial intelligence to streamline operations, fully engage their people, and innovate. Around 61% of respondents expect...
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Amid rising interest rates, fluctuating material costs, and persistent supply chain disruptions, the real estate and construction industry is entering a year of heightened uncertainty in 2025. Despite this, confidence...
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Find out detailed insights on the subject of powering-up your profitability, with a focus on efficiency over expansion, in the HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2025.
