While growth in Brunei Darussalam’s economy has slowed in recent years, a rising contribution from the non-oil and gas sectors, particularly agriculture, indicates that efforts to accelerate...
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Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Diversification efforts gather strength
9 Apr 2013
Economic Update | Thailand: Record arrival numbers bode well for tourism
8 Apr 2013
With arrivals on the increase from both well-established and new markets, 2013 looks set to be another record-breaking year for Thailand’s tourism industry. However, while the sector’s size has...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Economic outlook bright despite election uncertainty
3 Apr 2013
While a fiercely fought general election could send ripples through Malaysia’s economy in the next few months, the country otherwise looks set for another year of solid growth on the back of strong...
Economic Update | Mongolia: Ongoing mining disputes hurt growth
1 Apr 2013
Following disagreements between the government and major international mining firms, Mongolia is taking steps to reassure investors. However, it has proven difficult to convince interested parties...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Risks in insurance rush
29 Mar 2013
Reports that international insurers are seeing healthy growth in Indonesia suggest high expectations over how the market’s potential will be met this year and beyond. However, concerns over new...
Economic Update | Myanmar: Rice on the way back to the top
28 Mar 2013
Rice is mounting a steady comeback in Myanmar. Exports in the 2012/13 fiscal year have already reached 1.2m tonnes thus far, surpassing its peak export period in 1956, and the Myanmar Rice Industry...
