In This Moment, International Cooperation Truly Matters
New global challenges—from AI to climate change to geopolitical tensions—require creative solutions and inspired partnerships, says BCG’s Rich Hutchinson.
Our Latest Thinking on International Business
The rise of digital consumers, shifting geopolitics, and trade uncertainty have redefined the markets driving the global economy. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership on international business for key insights into the forces affecting global business—and for perspectives on developments in emerging markets.
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AI in the Public Sector
BCG’s AI Maturity Matrix helps policymakers understand the impact of AI in the public sector on economic growth, resilience, and global progress.
Capturing the Value of Joint Ventures
If a joint venture isn’t delivering abundant value, it could be due to certain obstacles that are easy to overcome.
Navigating the Rise in Foreign Investment Screening
Driven by concerns about national security and foreign control over strategic businesses, countries are increasingly screening proposed foreign direct investments.
Five Ways Leaders Can Adapt to Shifting Geopolitics
What will the world look like in 2030? BCG's Nikolaus Lang predicts the evolution of a multipolar world, with multiple emerging coalitions of countries acting in new ways to achieve their goals.
The Shifting Dynamics of Nearshoring in Mexico
Mexico still enjoys big advantages as a manufacturer for North America. But growing labor and infrastructure constraints—and US protectionism—threaten to erode its competitiveness.
Emerging Resilience in the Semiconductor Supply Chain
A new report by the Semiconductor Industry Association and BCG details how geographic concentration in the chip making supply chain has created vulnerabilities.
An Evolving BRICS and the Shifting World Order
As more big emerging markets join the BRICS+ nations, the grouping could give the Global South a greater voice in world affairs and challenge the domination of existing institutions.
Is Your Culture Ready for a Fractal Redesign?
Big companies have competed on scale for a century, but they are losing ground to smaller firms that can respond with precision to the needs of local customers.
Why Global Companies Need to Become Fractal Innovators
Markets are fragmenting quickly. Scale and pedigree are no longer guarantees of success. To be contenders, global champions must design products differently.
The Organization of the Future Is Fractal
Scale isn’t dead. But it’s critical to find the right balance between scale and fractal principles—and to do it before your competitors do.
Hidden Connections That Transcend Borders and Defy Stereotypes
BCG managing director and partner Aparna Bharadwaj looks at under-the-radar affinities that reach beyond individual cultures, highlighting patterns that could bring the world closer together.
Consumers Are the Key to Taking Green Mainstream
A BCG survey confirms that most consumers are ready to embrace sustainable products. Here are three ways to help make that happen.
Consumers Know More About AI Than Business Leaders Think
Artificial intelligence isn’t new, but broad public interest in it is. Our survey of consumers found that people are surprisingly knowledgeable and excited about AI.
A Slow Recovery for Consumer Confidence: Global Consumer Radar Q2 2024
People are worried about the economy in general and about their own financial situations. How does that affect their spending?
Domestic Fast Lanes and Business Globalization
Chinese consumer market's recovery accelerated in Q1 2024, with GDP growth surpassing forecasts and key opportunities in brand globalization and the restaurant sector. Explore the latest emerging trends in our Q2 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.
Complexity and Excellence—The Year Ahead
Despite many challenges, Chinese entrepreneurs are taking the initiative to find new opportunities and increase firm profits, with many sectors showing signs of growth in 2023. Learn more in our Q1 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.
