Russia’s Accession to the WTO and its Impact on Her Energy and Commodities Industries

Russia’s WTO negotiations date back to the year 1993. The membership is expected to finally come into effect this summer. What lies ahead for Russia, its key trading partners and most important industries? What does the decrease of tariffs mean for the trade between Russia and the EU27? How will the Russian and foreign industry players be effected within Russia? How will this impact Russia's Energy and Commodities industries?

Telecommunication, Technology & Media - April 2010

Native or Web Application? How Best to Deliver Content and Services to Your Audiences over the Mobile Phone

Content publishers and service providers looking to serve consumers over the mobile phone must make crucial decisions between web or native application interfaces.

This white paper "Native or Web Applications? How Best to Deliver Content and Services to Your Audience over the Mobile Phone" reveals different approaches in building applications for mobile phones and the trends that will influence developers' and publishers' interface choices, based on findings from a survey conducted amongst 87 mobile publishers and service providers worldwide.

Energy, Resources & Environment - September 2009

The Chinese Wind Energy Market

Wind energy is expected to account for 20% of global electricity consumption by 2010. Will China indeed become the global wind energy market's supply chain hotspot if current trends persist? What makes China's position in the global wind energy market unique? This GIA white paper, The Chinese Wind Energy Market, outlines developments in the Chinese wind energy market, and discusses the Chinese wind energy market drivers, restraints, regulations and key players.

Logistics & Transportation - August 2009

Green Supply Chain Management in Asia Pacific

Environmental regulations are becoming more consistent globally, as those passed in one region have knock-on effects on supply chains in other regions. Companies across many sectors, especially those in fast moving consumer goods and food & beverage, are under pressure to publish sustainability reports and enforce environmental standards. This GIA whitepaper outlines sustainable practices in the manufacturing and logistics industries, and the role of sustainability in the Asia-Pacific.