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Bosnia and Herzegovina Telecommunications Report Q3 2009 - In 2008, Bosnia’s broadband sector took off, driven by the expansion of the three incumbents’ ADSL networks and high demand for high-speed internet services.

Peru Telecommunications Report Q3 2009 - Although incumbent Telefónica del Perú (TdP) has seen the number of fixed lines it has in service decline, alternative operators are more than making up for this.

Colombia Telecommunications Report Q3 2009 - For fixed-line operators, the new area of growth in Peru’s telecommunications market will be in broadband services, with almost 2mn connections reported at the end of 2008.

Mexico Food and Drink Report Q3 2009 - At the beginning of April 2009, Mexican brewer Grupo Modelo, which markets Corona beer, announced plans to cut 1,200 jobs

Colombia Food and Drink Report Q3 2009 - Colombia’s two largest retailers, Almacenes Exito & Carrefour, have both announced plans to rein in expansion due to falling consumer confidence and global downturn.

Mexico Oil and Gas Report Q3 2009 - Production of natural gas in Mexico is forecast to reach 289.9bcm in 2013, and implies 35.7bcm of net exports. The country will account for 25.35% of Latin America regional oil demand by 2013

Zimbabwe Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2009 - Zimbabwe’s pharmaceutical market is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 3.0% through to 2013 from a value of US$8.0mn in 2008 to just over US$9.3mn in 2013.

Kuwait Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2009 - Pharmaceutical spending will account for 0.27% of GDP, with per capita expenditure at US$136 by the end of the forecast period.

Kenya Telecommunications Report Q3 2009 - Increased competition in the Kenyan telecommunications market has spurred on Safricom and Zain to renew their marketing with prices being driven lower.

Saudi Arabia Food and Drink Report Q3 2009 - Despite a weakened near-term macroeconomic outlook, a number of food and drink companies have continued to fare well, not least within the competitive dairy sector.