Rising consumer confidence has paved the way for Thailand’s retail sector to continue expanding despite an uncertain external environment, with the largest domestic acquisition in the country’s...
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Economic Update | Thailand: Retail expansion rockets
6 Jun 2013
Economic Update | Papua New Guinea: Hurdles ahead in South Pacific Games run-up
4 Jun 2013
Papua New Guinean officials insist that progress in plans to host the 2015 South Pacific Games, which the leadership hopes will showcase the country’s development, are on track. However, security...
Economic Update | The Philippines: Health research initiatives
3 Jun 2013
A new law is expected to boost medical research in the Philippines, potentially opening doors to greater private sector involvement in the health services industry.
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Regional energy cooperation in spotlight
29 May 2013
A drive is gathering pace in Brunei Darussalam to increase regional cooperation on energy provision as part of a broader bid by Asia’s oil producers to meet rising demand from nearby fast-growing...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Broadening the skills base
28 May 2013
The government has vowed to expand the Malaysian vocational education system to help bridge the widening gap between the demand for skilled labour and the available pool of trained workers.
Economic Update | Indonesia: Seeking broad industry base
24 May 2013
From cocoa to mobile phone handsets and cement to aircraft, Indonesia’s industry sector is surging as firms look to make inroads within the region and further abroad. However, a lack of...
