Deep Dive 16 minutes PremiumDEEP DIVE: One Belt One Road – Impact On Western Multinational Companies Coresight Research October 3, 2016 Executive Summary The China-led One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative will fund a network of infrastructure such as roads, railroads, ports, electricity and energy, and trade and finance ties between China and the countries along two routes: an overland route that links China with South and Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia and Europe, and a sea route that goes through the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. We think that the following are key benefits for Western multinational companies: Infrastructure improvements will probably result in lower transit costs. Enhanced infrastructure will make it easier for Western firms to tap into the lower-wage economies along the OBOR. The OBOR initiative is likely to result in improvements in the business climate and in disposable income, which should bolster demand for consumer goods. Multinational brands will gain from enlarged catchment areas as a result of infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, infrastructure improvements are set to have direct positive impacts on companies in sectors such as logistics and tourism. We foresee challenges in the short-to-medium term as US and Western multinational companies grapple with the environment in some of the emerging markets along the OBOR. In the long run, we expect these challenges to be mitigated by gradual improvement in domestic regulatory environments and believe the rewards are more than justified by the risks. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Is the Future of Security Locked in Technology?: Insights Presented at NRF Protect 2023E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Sector—Product, Experience and Cost Control Matter Amid Softer DemandAnalyst Corner—A Budget for Retail? Reviewing the UK’s 2024 Finance Update with John MercerData Dive: When Will US Grocery Unit Growth Turn Positive?