A landmark visit in January by Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, to the semi-autonomous island province of Bougainville, has paved the way for reconciliation and renewed commercial...
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Economic Update | Papua New Guinea extends olive branch to Bougainville
20 Feb 2014
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam achieving petrochemicals potential
16 Feb 2014
With work set to start on a multi-billion dollar petrochemicals plant, Brunei Darussalam has moved a step closer to achieving its long-held objective of building up its downstream hydrocarbons sector...
Economic Update | Mongolia looks to Chinggis bonds for export boost
13 Feb 2014
The government in Mongolia has revealed plans to support domestic export manufacturers, with the aim of reducing a burgeoning import bill and boosting the country's economic foundations.
Economic Update | Malaysia moves to maintain halal edge
11 Feb 2014
The halal industry in Malaysia is fast becoming a magnet for international investment, as major players move to acquire a share of a growing global market.
Economic Update | The Philippines’ revenues from BPO set to rise 15% in 2014
9 Feb 2014
The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is playing an increasingly important role in the Philippines economy, both as a source of foreign currency earnings and as a destination for overseas...
Economic Update | Papua New Guinea’s energy sector set for upstream drive
6 Feb 2014
A wave of new developments in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) upstream energy sector is under way, including the exploration of new fields and the signing of a deal that could affect the timing of the...
