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By 2020, the Mexican population will rise to 57 million.
By 2010 Mexico will have the highest GDP per capita Latin America with US$10,159.
By 2010, the GDP of Chile will be US$9,589.
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China plans to become a major player in the global car market. The Chinese government has designated the automotive industry as a pillar industry for the country's economic growth. It has a target that vehicles made by Chinese manufacturers will account for more than half of China's vehicle sales by 2010.
Vietnam is forecasted one of the world's top ten tourist destinations by 2016. The country plans to receive 6 million foreign visitors by 2010 to earn US$4.0 billion from tourism. Vietnam's tourism sector is projected to grow 7.5% per year during 2007-2016.
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In 2007, 42.6% of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 85.4% of Morocco tourism originated from Europe which is important for Morocco, Tunisia, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Dubai. Although European tourism is decreasing, these countries have boosted marketing efforts in emerging markets, such as Russia, India, and China, which may improve their position.
The implementation of the Privatization of state-owned enterprises is increasing foreign investors to Egypt. Foreign Direct Investment inflows reached US$6,111 million in 2005-2006 in comparison with 2000-2001 levels of US$509 million.
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