<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RSS Feed International Markets</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&amp;page=a6cc4381-32f1-490e-8712-2efc0b4a45f4&amp;wp=9a4531fa-63a7-4c25-95d1-fe4c56141ca2</link><description>RSS Feed International Markets</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Questions arise as growth slows</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/questions-arise-as-growth-slows.aspx</link><description>A sluggish global recovery and the debt crisis in the eurozone are taking their toll on emerging markets.  But while the furious growth which linked the BRIC nations and others has become less of a common currency, other factors remain that unite them
</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:53:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why the West remains an R&amp;D powerhouse</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/why-the-west-remains-an-RD-powerhouse.aspx</link><description>Developed economies still rule research and development, explains Martin Grueber, research leader of the Technology Partnership Practice at R&amp;D giant Battelle. By Jeremy Gray</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Overseas research and development</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/overseas-research-and-development.aspx</link><description>The days when the West was the wellspring of innovation, and emerging economies merely provided the cheap labour, are long gone. For the selective investor in corporate R&amp;D, opportunities abound despite recent overheating, particularly in China and India.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:43:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No pain, no gain</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/no-pain-no-gain.aspx</link><description>Chicken farmers and retailers in Russia are not particularly delighted about joining the World Trade Organization. But this is more about trade lanes and infrastructure and getting a bigger slice of global commerce, says Ben Aris.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:50:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The discerning eye of Dubai</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/discerning-eye-of-Dubai.aspx</link><description>Ramin Salsali is one of the most influential figures in the Middle Eastern art world today. From petrochemical consulting to unofficial arts advisor to the UAE authorities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Art makes its mark</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/new-art-makes-its-mark.aspx</link><description>Emerging markets have arrived big time on the global art collecting and investing scene. Discover where the action is, and what's driving it, from Dubai to Shanghai.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:52:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Myanmar reaches for the future</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/myanmar-reaches-for-the-future.aspx</link><description>The easing of sanctions and the rapid opening of Myanmar has driven a rush of investor interest in a nation with substantial energy and mineral reserves. Gwen Robinson reports..</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:43:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Downturn in UK manufacturing deepens but global export markets still offer a glimmer of hope, says KPMG</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/DownturninUKmanufacturingdeepensbutglobalexportmarketsstillofferaglimmerofhope,saysKPMG.aspx</link><description>Stephen Cooper, KPMG’s UK head of manufacturing, comments on the Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which fell for the second successive month to 47.5 in October:</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:27:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Doing business during a revolution</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/troubled-investments.aspx</link><description>Putting up with political turmoil has become a fact of life for many entrepreneurs looking for high-growth markets. An overview from North Africa.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:38:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local partners vital to growth at Merck</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/pharmed-out.aspx</link><description>Merck, known outside North America as MSD, is one of the world's largest pharma companies. Adam Schechter, its president of Global Human Health, talks about alliances in high-growth markets with Pan Kwan Yuk.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:25:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why strategic alliances are now in fashion</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/strategic-alliances.aspx</link><description>The lacklustre recovery in the United States and Europe, combined with the ongoing global bank crisis, has upped the ante for strategic alliances and joint ventures with fast-growing businesses in emerging markets.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:19:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Future for MNCs in China</title><link>http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/future-MNC-china.aspx</link><description>KPMG publication focusing on issues for multinationals investing in or looking to invest in China. Contains thoughts and interviews from CEOs active in the China space, and insight from KPMG experts on considerations for MNCs when operating in China.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:32:10 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>