A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China could help Thailand tackle its rice oversupply problem and may also serve to pad government coffers. However, many onlookers are sceptical about the...
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Economic Update | Thailand: Finding a home for rice exports
12 Dec 2012
Economic Update | Malaysia: Gas imports to strengthen growth
11 Dec 2012
Rising domestic demand for energy, fuelled by industrialisation and a growing population, has prompted Malaysia to take on a new role of major gas importer as it looks to augment its own extensive...
Economic Update | Mongolia: Mobile telephony rings the changes
7 Dec 2012
The mobile telephony market in Mongolia is fast maturing, with expanding 2G and 3G coverage set to drive up connections and penetration surpassing 100% by the end of the year.
Economic Update | India: Opportunities in real estate
4 Dec 2012
It may have been a tough year for India’s economy, but the real estate sector continues to defy the sceptics, offering compelling opportunities for investors and developers alike. For those willing...
Economic Update | Papua New Guinea: Banking the great unbanked
3 Dec 2012
The potential of mobile phone banking in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been evident ever since a local telecoms company launched a service in 2009 allowing subscribers to purchase electricity by using...
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Looking local for human resources
30 Nov 2012
While Brunei Darussalam’s Energy Department is pushing for full localisation of human resources in the oil and gas sector, firms say the transient nature of the industry and a lack of experienced...
