Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) tourism industry faces another tough year after being passed over for funding in PNG’s record PGK13bn ($6.16bn) budget in November 2012. However, the 2015 XV Pacific Games...
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Economic Update | Papua New Guinea: A sporting chance
27 Feb 2013
Economic Update | Philippines: Opening rural banking to foreigners
26 Feb 2013
Legislative reforms opening up the rural banking segment to wider foreign investment could see an injection of funding into at least some of the almost 600 small lenders. However, it is likely that...
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Retail anti-piracy drive
25 Feb 2013
Retailers in Brunei Darussalam are being urged to step up their role in the battle against piracy as reforms targeting the sale of illegal counterfeits gain pace. The Sultanate hopes a nationwide...
Economic Update | Myanmar: New mining law set to open up sector
22 Feb 2013
The mining sector is one of Myanmar’s biggest earners, and the government is keen to entice more foreign investors to support its development. Reforms to the 1994 mining law should help ease...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Targeting tourist arrivals
21 Feb 2013
Having topped its goal of seeing 8m visitors last year, Indonesia is now targeting 9m tourist arrivals for 2013. A series of new and ongoing initiatives establishing niche segments is expected to aid...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Retail optimism tempered by caution
20 Feb 2013
A gradually improving economic climate is expected to support continued retail growth in Malaysia in 2013. However, downside risks from the international environment and political uncertainty may...
