Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, February 2025

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#127, February 4, 2025). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on business trends in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here. Previous issues are available as well.

What the Experts See Coming in 2025

America First Trade Policy

Powering the World: A Look at Global Electricity Generation in 2023

Visualizing the Global Population in 2035, By Generation

A Massive Global Workforce

These Were the Busiest Airports in 2024

Foreign Investment in Africa Reaches $94 billion in 2024

Brand Global News Section: Chili’s and Luckin Coffee 

Edwards Global Services (EGS) monitors 30+ countries, 40+ international information sources, and 6 business sectors daily to keep up with international franchise news. The company’s Global Team on the ground covers 43 countries and provides updates about what is happening in their specific countries. Visit the EGS website here.