Despite advances over the past year, the slow pace of information and communications technology (ICT) development in Thailand could put the economy at a disadvantage against rival ASEAN neighbours, a...
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Economic Update | Thailand: ICT not yet up to speed
20 Jun 2013
Economic Update | The Philippines: Industry benefits from rising FDI
17 Jun 2013
A drive to increase the number of industrial parks opening their doors across the Philippines is gathering pace as the country moves to build on a landmark level of foreign direct investment (FDI)...
Economic Update | Indonesia: A boost for internet use
17 Jun 2013
Efforts are under way to boost Indonesia’s relatively low levels of internet penetration, with both the public and private sector taking steps to increase access in under-served segments of the...
Economic Update | Myanmar: SEZ trials and tribulations
14 Jun 2013
The government of Myanmar has taken steps to encourage the development of a manufacturing base, including the establishment of industrial zones (IZs) and, more recently, special economic zones (SEZs...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Infrastructure investments to drive loan growth
10 Jun 2013
With Malaysia’s economy expected to post growth of just above 5% in 2013, investors expect further increases in lending to the private sector. While rising household debt remains a concern in the...
Economic Update | Mongolia: Dip in demand hits growth
7 Jun 2013
Concerns that falling demand for coal from China and a decline in commodity prices could weigh on Mongolia’s resource-related boom look to have been realised, at least in part, with figures for the...
