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Please download Spire's press kit for media use. Each article has a PDF and a text version for viewing and printing purposes.Research In Motion’s commitment to the Indonesia market
Research In Motion (RIM) has pledged its long-term commitment to the Indonesian market. Jeffrey Bahar, Deputy CEO of Spire Research and Consulting, was invited to comment on the economic and social significance of BlackBerry in Indonesia.
Singapore’s economy in 2012
Mr Leon Perera, CEO of Spire, was interviewed on Channel NewsAsia to discuss on the prospects for Singapore’s economy in 2012. The interviewed was aired on 21 November 2011.
Export market opportunities for healthcare services in Indonesia
The government of Victoria state in Australia engaged Spire Malaysia to define market opportunities for Victorian companies in providing healthcare facilities, construction and management to the healthcare service sector in Indonesia.
Asia's eco-lifestyle market
In a television interview on Channel NewsAsia aired on 16 June 2011, Spire's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Leon Perera, commented on the eco-lifestyle market in Asia.
Family business growing in Asia
In a television interview on Channel News Asia aired on 15 June 2011, Spire's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leon Perera, commented on the growth of family business in Asia.
China's booming beer market
In a television interview on Channel News Asia aired on 6 April 2011, Spire’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leon Perera, commented on the booming beer market in China.
Japan's earthquake and nuclear crisis - the business impact
In a television interview on Channel News Asia aired on 18 March 2011, Spire's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leon Perera, commented on the business impact of the earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan.
Spire comments on Vietnam’s retail industry outlook: Positive growth and deregulation will attract foreign retailers into the country
In an interview with Spire’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jeffrey Bahar, commented on Vietnam’s retail industry outlook.
Few among Singapore’s leading firms offer maximum website accessibility to users with special needs
Spire’s analysis of the websites of Singapore’s top 100 companies suggests that only 5% offer web accessibility to users with special needs following the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) recommendations. In terms of public and private sector support for web accessibility, Singapore seems to be lagging other countries with comparable income levels such as South Korea, suggesting the need for business and government leaders to do more on this front.
Spire works with Austrade on Korean Automotive Market Report 2010 – Opportunities and Trends
A research project to help Australian exporters in the Korean market saw the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) working with Spire Research and Consulting in Korea to develop a report on opportunities and trends in the Korean Automotive Market 2010. Spire Korea’s report quantified and analyzed the most important market opportunities residing in the Korean automotive industry.
Spire comments on the Asia-Pacific outlook: Japan in danger, emerging Asia on track
In a wide-ranging television interview on Channel News Asia, Spire’s Chief Executive Officer commented on the outlook for markets in the Asia-Pacific region as well as the USA, which has a profound effect on Asian stock markets, exports and inbound FDI.
Spire addresses the Vietnam Retail-Distribution-Logistics Summit
Spire’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Bahar addressed the 2nd Vietnam Retail - Logistics - Distribution Summit in Ho Chi Minh City on 30 June 2010. He painted a picture of rapid growth and evolution towards modern retail concepts in 2011-2013 in Vietnam, one of the Emerging World’s most attractive countries for retail investment.
Spire’s Corporate Video
In conjunction with Spire’s 10th anniversary, we have created a corporate video to introduce Spire’s services to new audiences. The video goes beyond a description of service offerings to discuss the company’s vision for its future as the leading Emerging Market growth and entry research consultancy.
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Spire works with the Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS) on Korea’s Dictionary of Occupations
A joint research project saw the Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS) collaborating with Spire Research and Consulting in Korea to update findings in the Korea Dictionary of Occupations. Spire Korea is conducting its 3rd year of consecutive partnership with KEIS
General global economic outlook 2010
Will 2010 see a global economic recovery? In a live television interview, Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, Leon Perera, commented on the global economic outlook as we welcome the New Year.
Vietnam’s banking and credit card industry: a nascent growth story
The findings of a recent study prepared for a banking road show in Vietnam by Spire Research and Consulting show that Vietnam has substantial market potential to expand its banking and credit card sectors.
Australia and New Zealand: increasingly popular overseas education locations for Malaysians and Indonesians
Spire's recent address to the 2nd International Entrepreneur & Family Business Association World Conference 2009 in KL highlighted important trends in overseas education demand from Malaysia and Indonesia...
Organic food demand resilient in the face of the economic slowdown
A joint research project by Spire Research and Consulting and the S.P. Jain Centre of Management concluded that organic food demand in Singapore would defy weak economic conditions and recent adverse publicity...
The Financial Crisis, One Year On
As economies recover strongly from the recession, is Asian growth 'decoupling' from the West? In a live television interview, Group Managing Director of Spire Research and Consulting, Leon Perera, commented on the state of the global and emerging market economies a year after the financial crisis…
Spire appointed to generate official report for JETRO-APEC
Spire generated the official report containing key conclusions and highlights of proceedings for a seminar being held in conjunction with the APEC Senior Officials Meeting 2 in Singapore...
Baylor University's Executive MBA program collaborates with Spire Vietnam on market trend research
A joint project to research the business impact of aging population and the growing Asian middle-class saw Baylor University collaborating with Spire Research and Consulting in Vietnam...
A Blue Ocean Strategy for the Petrol Retail industry in China
Non-fuel sales account for less than 1% of China’s petrol kiosk sales, but this proportion looks set to grow. Research findings from Spire Research & Consulting show that petroleum sales have been dropping amidst the recent economic downturn...
Spire appointed as Research Partner to EIA's APAC CEO and MD's Summit
The Spire Research and Consulting group is proud to have been appointed as Research Partner to the upcoming Summit of executives holding Asia-Pacific CEO or MD-level responsibility, held in Singapore's Fullerton Hotel on 22 May 2009...
Hotels slash rates in Singapore
Singapore’s tourism figures have fallen and hotels are feeling the brunt. Spire Research and Consulting discusses the industry's slow response and urges faster pricing adjustments..
Green Initiative in the U.S.A
US President-elect Barrack Obama plans to spend US$150 billion on green technologies over the next ten years. Spire Research and Consulting comments on how this will translate into benefits for Asia...
Health of the global economy in 2009
The world economic crisis could put 25 million people out of work and the recession is likely to continue for much of 2009. Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, Leon Perera, shares his views on the outlook for the global economy...
Business sectors poised to outperform in 2009
With the new US president bringing fresh ideas and the promise of a massive fiscal stimulus in 2009, Spire Research and Consulting comments on the industries that could outperform the economy in the new year, in Asia and the world...Political and Social Unrest and the Asia Economy
The recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai and political unrest in Thailand seem to herald a worsening of Asia's economic slowdown. Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, Leon Perera, comments on the economic implications of these recent events...
Marketing with PT Spire Indonesia
Spire's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Bahar, and directors, Agus Hartono Wijaya and Ernawati, shared their knowledge on the market research industry and Spire on Radio PAS FM, Jakarta...
Infrastructure in India
In an interview on Barcelona’s L’Anella, I’empresa en xarxa, Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, Leon Perera, comments on the infrastructure developments in India...
Over 80% of Singapore companies claim to be Green
Survey findings from Spire Research & Consulting show that 80% of companies in Singapore claim they are engaged in environmental conservation activities, higher than the regional average of 67%. Most Green activities were motivated by cost reduction and brand image concerns, suggesting that going Green is seen as good for business...
Bi-polar marketing in South-east Asia
Spire's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Bahar, shared his thoughts on recent economic shifts in Asia and the resulting phenomenon of bi-polar marketing in the region…
The paperwork never ends
Paper consumption growth in Indonesia is one of the highest in the region, with each employee using an average of 300 sheets of paper a month. Corporate use of paper in the country is rising among 40% of companies surveyed, despite paper-saving efforts…
The US dollar, Inflation and the likelihood of a Commodities bubble
Rising commodities prices, inflation and the downward spiral of the US dollar have weakened consumer confidence and raised questions about economic growth. Is a commodities bubble on the horizon and how will this affect the Asian region? Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, Leon Perera, shares his views…
Half of Malaysian firms strive to cut electricity and paper use
Spire’s recent survey finds 67 percent of companies in the region are engaged in environmental conservation activities. In Malaysia, more than half make an effort to reduce wastage of water, electricity and paper. Government policies and reducing costs were the main drivers…
Analysts see Singapore's long-term faith in UBS unshaken
Switzerland's UBS on Tuesday revealed an additional 19 billion US dollars in writedowns. Leon Perera, Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting in Singapore, believed the latest UBS announcement would not be too troubling for GIC but that GIC will be unlikely to inject further capital…
Spire establishes Australia office
Spire Research and Consulting expands its presence in Oceania with a new office located in Sydney, Australia..
Marketing to youths in Indonesia
Indonesian youths from city to city differ in their spending habits and attitudes towards branded goods. According to Spire’s survey of 1000 respondents, youths are the quickest to follow trends and comprise a market high in potential but interestingly, teenagers in Semarang, for example, are more sensitive to pricing whereas those in Makassar favour uniqueness and quality …
US Fed emergency rate cut
The US Fed cut interest rates by 75 basis points to 3.5%, the first emergency rate cut since the 9-11 attacks. Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, Leon Perera, gives his comments
