It found that 57 per cent believe global growth will improve in the next 12 months. Optimism in the United States regarding global growth shot up from 24 per cent last year to 59 per cent after some uncertainty surrounding the presidential election. "However, with the increasingly complex landscape, business leaders will need to find a way to leverage the upturn in the global economy and expand internationally." Confidence in key markets is most buoyant in the technology, business services, and pharmaceutical and life science sectors. Sectors with the highest demand for staff include healthcare, technology, business services, communications, and hospitality and leisure.

Source: The Nation Bangkok January 23, 2018 21:00 UTC