Whitepapers & Guides

Caught in the crossfire between the US and China

The US-China trade war began in July, 2018, following 18 months of escalation as both entered a calmer phase when a first agreement was signed on January 15 this year in Washington. Nonetheless, the antagonism remains for the foreseeable future and the trade war will continue to take different forms.

A new era in China

Ensuring your China strategy considers local and global market needs is critical for growth and long-term success in a complex and challenging market. This report outlines seven strategic elements for Swedish companies to consider when looking at growth in China’s ‘new era’.

Trends and truths in the materials race

Business Sweden presents a special report in nine parts about the race for stronger, lighter, more sustainable, absorbable – and fully connected materials.

Taiwan's turning tide

Exploring the next horizon for Asia's hidden manufacturing powerhouse

Changing patterns of consumer goods market in Nigeria

After a successful recovery from the 2016 economic recession, Nigeria is working to enable multisectoral growth and decreasing the country’s dependence on oil revenues.

China's new consumers

The retailers' playbook for winning hearts and minds in the East

Swedish Retail Guide 2019/2020

Need a personal guide to the latest opportunities in retail? Let us show you what Sweden's three largest city regions has to offer. Many international brands have already discovered the potential but there is room for many more.

Southeast Asia's big shift

Transformation is just around the corner in Southeast Asia’s manufacturing sectors. Our latest survey reveals how Swedish tech suppliers can get primed for success.

Beyond boundaries

How innovation helps secure future competitiveness and position for growth in APAC

Manufacturing changes course

This report highlights the ongoing regionalisation of industrial companies' manufacturing and trade in Asia, Europe and North America. The trend is most obvious in Asia.

The Philippines: Open for business

To stay relevant in the global economy, it will be vital to have a solid foothold in Asia. This report focuses on the Philippines, one of the fastest growing economies in the region.

Elements for success in Southeast Asia

Swedish companies have every reason to explore business opportunities in Southeast Asia, including the so-called "tiger cub economies" of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Business prospects in Mexico

Eight of Sweden's top ten industries are found in Mexico's top ten imports. The Mexican market is a large economy characterised by steady growth and business friendliness – but it is also necessary to handle challenges such as thorny regulations and complex legal frameworks.

Rare- and orphan disease drug development

This report describes the orphan disease pipeline of Swedish companies and presents statistics over orphan drug designations granted to Swedish companies by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency.

China's belt & road initiative

What does China's mega initiative mean for Swedish companies? Read all about it in our new report.