Authorities in Myanmar are determined to foster economic progress and have placed financial inclusion on their list of priorities. In an attempt to tackle demand for increased financial services,...
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Economic Update | Myanmar: Adjusting for growth in the financial sector
18 Jun 2014
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam ups the focus on water security
17 Jun 2014
With a growing population and expanding economy heaping the pressure on Brunei Darussalam’s water supply, the Sultanate has upped investment in storage and processing infrastructure, while also...
Economic Update | The Philippines poised for new era in education
16 Jun 2014
Private universities in the Philippines are poised to benefit from ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to the primary and secondary education system, although a marked rise in student numbers...
Economic Update | High hopes for low-cost air in Malaysia
11 Jun 2014
Malaysia’s transport sector marked a major milestone in early May when a new terminal for the rapidly growing budget air-travel business opened at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Economic Update | Philippines aims high on FDI
11 Jun 2014
Though early performance has been sluggish, officials in the Philippines are confident the strong foreign direct investment (FDI) showing from last year will be maintained in 2014, with an improved...
Economic Update | A taste for franchises in Brunei Darussalam
6 Jun 2014
Brunei Darussalam has proven to be fertile ground for international food chains entering the domestic market, with an increasing number using franchising as a means to extend their roots and reach...
