Economy

What does the change in SBI codes mean for your organization?
Economy · 30. July 2025
SBI (Standaard Bedrijfsindeling) is the Dutch adaptation of the NACE system, maintained by Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Southeast Asia investing heavily in ports to boost economic growth
Economy · 25. July 2025
Booming trade and economic growth mean that many of Southeast Asia’s ports face potential gridlock. Countries across the region are thus unveiling massive new investment in new ports and upgrades.

Economic Outlook - July 2025
Economy · 21. July 2025
Global growth is expected to remain subdued at 2.4% in both 2025 and 2026, representing a downward growth revision for all major markets.

Global ID for Global Business - Inside the LEI System
Economy · 15. July 2025
The Legal Entity Identifier (L.E.I.) system, originally developed to enhance transparency in global financial markets, has evolved into a powerful tool extending beyond regulatory compliance.

Payment Study 2025
Economy · 09. July 2025
While punctuality improved in select markets, economic uncertainty continues to impact payment reliability, especially in emerging economies and specific sectors. The Payment Study underscores the importance of localized credit risk assessment and supplier management in today’s volatile landscape.

China: An overview of the economy and of the business environment
Economy · 20. May 2025
China is the world's second-largest economy in nominal terms, behind the United States, and the largest when adjusted for purchasing power parity.

Corporate insolvencies in Europe, 2024
Economy · 16. May 2025
The poor economic situation is reflected in the increasing number of corporate bankruptcies, not only in Germany – but also in Europe.

Geopolitical tensions cut growth forecast for 2025
Economy · 06. May 2025
The effects of the tariff war lower the estimates for the United States by six tenths of a percentage point and for the European Union by three tenths of a percentage point.

Company formation falls by 6.2% in the first quarter of 2025
Economy · 25. April 2025
Between January and March, company dissolutions increased by 2.1% compared to the same period last year.

The fallout of a trade war
Economy · 11. April 2025
Growing trade uncertainty and tariff disputes are driving businesses to seek protection against non-payments.

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