GCI Index 2018: Malaysia 23rd out of 137

According to the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2018, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Malaysia's competitiveness ranked 23rd out of 137 economies. 

With this ranking, it is apparent that Malaysia remains the most competitive economies, and was the highest ranked among the developing Asian countries. The national development moves beyond a focus on economic growth and consumerism, wellbeing of the 'Rakyat', quality of life, social equity, the structure of the economy, as well as the adaptability and quality of the workforce.

Source: Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018
Credit: CIMB ASEAN Research Institute

Gamified StratPlan Workshop 2.0

GECB's Gamified StratPlan Workshop 2.0 is specially designed to help SMEs, large corporations, GLCs effectively communicate how their business will embrace and capitalize on today's and future opportunities. A well-strategised stratplan can be an effective tool for orienting teams, recruiting partnerships, expediting processes and raising capital thus broadening business’ model and valuation.

In recent years, we're humbled to assist several large corporations and GLCs in Malaysia. Join us today to learn and complete your very own A3 StratPlan Dashboard in 48 hours. Please contact/whatsapp Ms Azlina / Cindy at +6017 330 8077 for more info.

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**About GECB

GECB is a Malaysian-based SME & Startup consulting firm headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Since inception in 2003, the company has been pioneering professional business plan and company profile services in Malaysia, and has assisted many local and overseas SMEs, large corporations and government agencies to grow business. For more info, please contact +603 2715 4356 or +6017 330 8077 and/or email info@geconsult.org today. 

Mobile Marketing, Mobile Search and M-commerce Trending Now

BY CINDY LIM.

The seemingly inexorable march of new technology has turned telecommunications industry particularly mobile devices to become one of the most cost and time effective channels to reach customers nowadays. According to Regalix Research, many marketers adopt mobile website and mobile app to achieve their marketing objectives, integrating mobile into their business strategies to enhance customer experience. As of mobile search depicted with only 40% from respondents, Google and Nielsen 2013 Research shown a different perspective on mobile search as a key driver of online-and-offline (O2O) mechanism.  Interestingly, many mobile users would likelihood to use mobile search for researching purpose and visit a retailer website/online store.

Over the past few years, the rise of digital redefined the meaning of go “shopping” in Australia. Encouragingly, more than half (55%) of Australians are willing to use online grocery shopping to replenish their goods with the offered ‘click and collect’ service. In Nielsen’s recent published article, it is predicted that online channel will account for over $1 billion of sales growth in the industry over the next five years exceptional for Health and Beauty because of its high involvement category and intense market competition in term of department stores, other online beauty retailers and pharmacies. 

We believe that consider mobile as a connective tissue to all media, supports and strengthens all the channels will be a strong foundation for every business who opt for success

**About GECB

GECB is a Malaysian-based SME & Startup consulting firm headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. Since inception in 2003, the company has been pioneering professional business plan and company profile services in Malaysia, and has assisted many local and overseas SMEs, large corporations and government agencies to grow business. For more info, please contact +603 2715 4356 or +6017 330 8077 and/or email info@geconsult.org today.