France

DI, French leader of asbestos removal and decontamination

As environmental and anti-pollution standards tightened, in all countries across Europe and America, finding specialists who are able to address all projects has become more important than ever. If industrial and sanitary norms are not met, projects can come to a standstill or even require catastrophic deconstruction. In order to address this rising complexity, French leader DI has focused on all fields of decontamination and made itself indispensable for many projects and become a European reference.

France-Italy: much potential in a military partnership

After several successful but sector-specific military industrial partnerships, Italy may be the first to answer France and Germany’s call to finally unite Europe around defense matters. Over past decades, the landscape has considerably changed with many players dropping out of the market, and the future of Europe’s defense lies in the continental partnership.

In Russia, the French won more than the World Cup

For some people in France, victory was achieved long before the finals. The French national soccer team returned victorious, and so did companies like Louis Vuitton, Metalu Plast or Freyssinet. With a record-high budget for the FIFA 2018 edition in Russia, numerous French companies acquired not only profitable contracts, but a level of publicity they had rarely achieved before. Be it in luxury goods or in infrastructure, many French companies seized the opportunity to showcase their know-how.

Nexter and its successful international strategy

French defence firm Nexter is pursuing its growth rate, both domestically and internationally. 13 years after its re-branding, the Paris-based defence equipment producer, specialized in land systems, is still carried by its one-of-a-king artillery systems and the military activity of France. But behind the business streak, lies a philosophical secret.

French strategies to stay on top of top of the range

French power has never been as effective as a marketing strategy in China but as of now. In almost all of the major cities in this economic power house, the French touch is everywhere to be seen. The number of brands that use French names, boasting of sophistication and refinement, is testimony to the fact. Starting with the most famous luxury to fashion and cosmetics and even car brands adorn the city shopping streets. And this marketing of the ‘French touch’ has caught the fancy of the Chinese consumers.

Thomas Savare, the French draftsman of the world

The number of printing factories in charge of secure printing for banknote production in the world is quite small. A handful of highly specialized banknote designers are responsible for keeping the world’s economies fluid, safe from counterfeiting and making the peoples around the globe proud of their country. Among them, the French firm Oberthur Fiduciaire, run by Thomas Savare, which has heaved (and kept) itself on the first tier of the world market. Its angle? Design and intimate knowledge of the world’s cultures.

Sarbec Cosmetics Group unveils French secrets for building a strong cosmetics industry

Competition had better watch out. If there is a territory where French companies have managed to remain mistresses, it is in cosmetics. This industry can rely on its companies whose products are exported to the delight of women and men around the world. Among the most successful companies abroad, Sarbec Cosmetics has managed to get in the game thanks to its brand Corine de Farme. Their secret? The French cult of beauty, a good dose of innovation and audacity. Meeting with group’s president, Eric Jacquemet.

Malaysia and Investments : Economic crutch or Helping Hand?

Malaysia is a unique country, being led by an elected Sultan. It is a state in the Southeast Asia, which has made great success in the economy and world politics in less than 50 years of independence from Britain, having turned into one of the “Asian tigers” from a colony. In 2015, Malaysia is at the 7th place in the Bloomberg’s rating of the 20 Fastest-Growing Economies This Year. While some developed countries’ economies are in a period of stagnation, the economy of Malaysia is growing by enviable pace.