The signing of a peace agreement between the Philippines government and separatist rebels on the island of Mindanao may result in significant social and economic benefits, including a much-needed...
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Economic Update | The Philippines: Breaking new ground in agriculture
18 Oct 2012
Economic Update | Malaysia: Push for liquefied natural gas
16 Oct 2012
As gas consumption levels reach record highs in Malaysia and across the continent, the country is positioning itself as a regional trade centre for liquefied natural gas (LNG). With a series of...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Going to the capital markets
15 Oct 2012
A series of large-scale government bond issues in Indonesia is the latest sign of the benefit of an improved credit rating in accessing international capital. The government is lining up a $1.75bn...
Economic Update | India: Opening up retail
12 Oct 2012
Faced with a subdued economic prognosis, in September the government introduced a law that will relax regulations for foreign direct investment (FDI) and ease the business environment for foreign...
Economic Update | Mongolia: Cementing growth
11 Oct 2012
The government’s approval of a bond release over the next two years to help fund major infrastructure projects should provide a much needed boost to the construction housing and transport sectors,...
Economic Update | Sabah: Islamic banking expands
9 Oct 2012
The positive assessment of recent progress at Sabah’s state banks underlines the confidence in the potential of its financial services sector, particularly in the area of Islamic finance.
