Dell likewise missed both markets as it kept its focus on its supply-chain strength.
It is unsurprising that Pakistan responds to price movements in other Asian rice markets as it liberalized its rice industry in the later 1990s.
But is it too much to ask it to open up its markets, as it demands of others?The new prominence of Italy is not all the result of Mr Monti's innate skills.
It could also see the BBC also consider how it might roll out its iPlayer Radio app to other international markets, as it has done with its iPlayer video service.
Right now the 200-person company has its eyes on the security and identity markets as it aims to bring its computer vision technology into more industry-tailored solutions.
Since 2008, Lloyds has announced 42,000 job cuts and departed international markets as it has refocused on its home customers.
Marriott is eyeing vacation-home markets as it plans to expand its traditional timeshare and fractional offerings in Europe, according to Bill Phillips, Marriott's director of worldwide development.
ABN Amro Holding, the largest Dutch bank, said first-quarter profit rose a less-than-expected 12percentt and announced plans to eliminate 2,400 jobs in its three main markets as it moves back-office work to India.
The company is initially targeting Asian markets as it begins to roll out its platform, but will also focus on some Latin American and African markets.
Southeast Asian ride-hailing challenger Go-Jek has expanded into three new markets as it bids to expand beyond its native Indonesia, but it is having major issues getting into a fourth.
Southeast Asia and India are Alibaba's most important international markets as it expands beyond China, but its investments in Southeast Asian companies may take priority (at least for the short term) if the Indian economy continues to slow.
