Having kept a tight lid on access to information for many years, Myanmar is now opening its doors to new technologies, bringing a tidal wave of social empowerment. However, quality control both in...
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Economic Update | Myanmar: Internet conundrum
26 Apr 2013
Economic Update | Indonesia: Retail battle takes shape
25 Apr 2013
Rising profits and plans for expansion by major Indonesian retailers as international players enter the burgeoning mall segment highlight confidence in the sector’s prospects. However, creeping...
Economic Update | Papua New Guinea: Banks eye rural areas for growth
24 Apr 2013
The rapid evolution of mobile technology across Papua New Guinea (PNG) is proving to be a key driver for banks as they step up their efforts to seek out growth in rural areas. Banks’ moves to shift...
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Infrastructure snags to boosting tourist numbers
24 Apr 2013
Having begun to roll out a tourism master plan that puts the spotlight on natural and cultural assets, Brunei Darussalam is targeting an 8% increase in visitor numbers this year.
Economic Update | Myanmar: Surge in tourism
19 Apr 2013
International arrivals in Myanmar topped 1m in 2012, up an impressive 30% from the year before. The country, which was recently voted the “top travel destination” by readers of the British magazine...
Economic Update | The Philippines: FDI on the up
19 Apr 2013
After years of slow growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) following the global financial crisis, the Philippines is now showing high potential for a return to 2007 FDI levels. The country still...
