Extensive oil shale reserves could reduce Mongolia’s dependence on imported energy, but there is some uncertainty over whether its deposits are commercially viable.
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Economic Update | Mongolia explores oil shale for energy security
19 Jan 2014
Economic Update | Indonesia Year in Review 2013
16 Jan 2014
The economy in Indonesia rounded out 2013 by posting relatively solid growth, despite a decline in global commodity prices and an increase in energy imports. The coming year’s performance is expected...
Economic Update | Malaysia braced for austerity challenge
14 Jan 2014
While rising domestic demand in Malaysia helped reassure investors after last summer’s regional downturn, concerns remain that the country is displaying an over-reliance on high domestic consumption...
Economic Update | Mongolia budgets for growth
14 Jan 2014
Lawmakers in Mongolia have approved a budget for 2014 that emphasises investment in the economy and seeks to build the infrastructure needed to sustain a commodities boom and maximise growth. While...
Economic Update | Myanmar Year in Review 2013
6 Jan 2014
From the announcement of an inaugural international telecoms tender to the awarding of lucrative oil blocks, as well as the ongoing challenge for peace in the Kachin and Rakhine states, 2013 was not...
Economic Update | Malaysia moves to target broadband speeds
5 Jan 2014
A drive to bring Malaysia’s internet services up to speed is gathering pace, with ICT infrastructure earmarked for an investment boost next year and longer-term solutions, which could include a fibre...
