Concerns about rising household debt and the introduction of a goods and services tax (GST), which came into effect on April 1, are likely to contribute to a cooling in the residential segment of...
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Economic Update | Malaysia experiences softer housing market
20 Apr 2015
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam’s banks weather oil price volatility
17 Apr 2015
Banks in Brunei Darussalam have so far weathered the impact of falling oil prices, winning plaudits from credit rating agencies for their resilience and stability.
Economic Update | Indonesia tackles education improvement
13 Apr 2015
Investment in education is high on the agenda in Indonesia, but the high number of difficult to access rural areas across the archipelago is hampering the reform process.
Economic Update | Papua New Guinea eyes cocoa expansion
6 Apr 2015
A drive to strengthen the cocoa industry in Papua New Guinea is helping local growers draw a line under a difficult few years as rising international demand looks set to aid recovery.
Economic Update | The Philippines looks to tourism revival
31 Mar 2015
After a challenging year for tourism, the Philippines is hoping that an international marketing campaign, major events and further regional integration as part of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)...
Economic Update | Myanmar airport expansion plans take off
30 Mar 2015
Growing international traffic is driving a rapid expansion of Myanmar’s major airport network as it works to keep up with overseas arrivals.
