Global Business Priorities

Bangladesh’s Economy Is Growing, and So Are Its Emerging Champions

Bangladesh is emerging as a dynamic, fast-growing market that presents an attractive investment opportunity for global VCs and multinationals.

Digital Workers Are on the Move. Here’s What They’re Looking For

Higher pay is the top motive for relocating. But understanding other drivers of choice can help tech hubs and employers boost their appeal to global digital talent.

In Uncertain Times, Double Down on Business Ecosystems

Resist the temptation to scale back investments­­­­—instead, use the benefits of digital platforms to help your company through challenging periods.

BCG on LinkedIn: International Business and Globalization

Globalization presents unparalleled opportunities for international business. Join our LinkedIn community of international business leaders in conversations about how to successfully navigate the dynamic global environment.

Geopolitics and Trade Impact

How ASEAN Can Use Its Trade Advantage to Power Ahead

Southeast Asia has benefited greatly from recent shifts in global trade. Here are several strategies that can help the regions’ companies make their next leap.

Trends in Global Trade for 2023

BCG’s Nikolaus Lang describes three overarching shifts in global trade—what’s driving them and what their impact will be—as we look ahead to a complex 2023.

Your Next Move in a Shifting Trade Landscape

Global trade has been transformed by Brexit, geopolitical tensions, the pandemic, and other shocks. Here’s how North American companies are adapting.

The Unwinding of Global Tech Supply Chains

A wave of new rules is making it a riskier world for corporate technology pipelines. Understanding—and planning for—the challenges will be crucial.

BCG Executive Perspectives: War in Ukraine

This special edition of the BCG Executive Perspectives series assesses the economic impact of the war in Ukraine and the implications it bears for companies and governments.

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Fractal Advantage

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.

Building Fractal Advantage in a Fragmenting World

Powerful forces are reshaping the global business environment. To stay competitive, companies need to evolve beyond the traditional quest for scale.

Customer Insights

Africa’s Retail Future: Local and Modern

Traditional retail dominates African markets because it meets consumers’ needs. Successful businesses will find way to modernize their approach.

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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.

Ten Things You Should Know About E-Commerce in India

Our detailed survey of Indian consumers investigates the country’s explosive growth in online shopping—with extensive implications for businesses, platforms, and channels.

Navigating a Diverse World of Consumer Mindsets and Choice

Global clusters of like-minded consumers are surprisingly rare. And even among countries with similar consumer attitudes, needs can differ sharply by product category.