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Our International Business Report (IBR) finds that while business optimism is rising to new highs in Q2 2017, a storm may be brewing in the shape of a skilled worker shortage.

The Eurozone has since been expanding steadily and it is on course for its third consecutive year of above-trend growth according to Grant Thornton’s International business report

Our International Business Report (IBR) survey finds an improving global economic picture.

In today’s fast paced, dynamic and turbulent business environment, leaders need to be kept abreast current regional and macroeconomic trends to support strategic business decisions.

Business leaders around the world, for the most part, enter 2017 in a positive frame of mind. Globally, business optimism stood at 38% at the end of 2016, representing a 5 percentage point jump from the previous quarter.

Findings from our most recent global survey of 2,600 businesses in 37 economies suggest that business leaders are putting a period of uncertainty around many major issues behind them heading into 2017.

A global survey by Grant Thornton of businesses in 36 economies reveals an uplift in the proportion of businesses worldwide expecting increased revenues over the coming 12 months.

Faced with a myriad of challenges and opportunities, what are the views of business leaders across Asia Pacific? Grant Thornton asked 675 business leaders across two Asia Pacific countries through its International Business Report (IBR) to find out.

The ASEAN trade bloc is a growing force in the world economy and its increasing influence brings with it prime investment opportunities for businesses both inside and outside the region, not least through a stand-out e-health sector.

In recent years, 20,000 Chinese investors created more than 30,000 enterprises in 188 different countries. This equates to outward foreign domestic investment from China being ranked second for the first time, second only to the United States.

As we have seen in recent weeks, politics can move surprisingly fast and in surprising directions. That said, there is an emerging understanding about how some key elements of the UK’s exit from the EU will proceed.

While each industry will be impacted differently, all face increasing uncertainty. It is important that you stay calm, review contingency plans and assess the possible implications – there will be risks and opportunities from this decision.

Shockwaves from the UK referendum vote to leave the European Union have resonated across the globe. And as organisations both operating inside and with the UK look to plan to the future the uncertainty created is a critical factor.

India’s young, growing workforce and China’s ageing population put Asia’s two great economies at either end of the age dividend. Partners at Grant Thornton discuss the consequences for each of their countries.

Kenya’s economy is becoming more dynamic. For businesses seeking to expand, it could be the perfect stepping stone into the region.