Strong economic growth is boosting consumer purchasing power in the Philippines, driving retail sales and creating opportunities for investment by both local and international chains.
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Economic Update | Retail in the Philippines set to soar and spread
14 Aug 2013
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam takes steps to lessen rural digital divide
11 Aug 2013
Rural areas of Brunei Darussalam, which have long faced problems with information and communications technology (ICT) services, are set to benefit from a move to align the Sultanate’s bandwidth with...
Economic Update | Malaysia: New regulations to boost market for takaful
7 Aug 2013
An overhaul of Malaysia’s Islamic finance regulations is expected to increase take-up of sharia-compliant insurance (takaful) products, although the new rules could encourage smaller operators to...
Economic Update | Mongolia: Mortgage rate cut to boost house sales
6 Aug 2013
Home ownership rates in Mongolia are set to climb in 2013 and beyond as a new state-backed mortgage scheme has improved access to low-cost loans, though demand for housing could push up prices if the...
Economic Update | The Philippines: War on red tape to boost FDI
2 Aug 2013
While the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing economies in South-east Asia, the country lags when it comes to foreign investment, particularly when compared to its regional neighbours.
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Growing expectations
30 Jul 2013
An increase in oil and gas production is expected to boost Brunei Darussalam’s economy over the next few years, but international experts disagree on the magnitude and timing of this growth.
