Investors have put concerns about political uncertainty in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to one side, encouraged by the keen interest buyers are showing in the country’s natural gas blocks and major new...
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Economic Update | Papua New Guinea: Investors move to tap gas potential
19 Jun 2012
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Investing in the future of Islamic finance
18 Jun 2012
Brunei Darussalam has long identified Islamic finance as a sector that can be developed to its advantage, both to serve the banking needs of its domestic economy and as an avenue for economic...
Economic Update | The Philippines: Raising capital in insurance
15 Jun 2012
A recent announcement that plans to raise the capital requirement for insurance companies could be delayed beyond 2016 could give local and international insurers more time to focus on growth areas...
Economic Update | Thailand: Banks contribute to economic growth
14 Jun 2012
The Thai banking sector experienced rapid growth in the first quarter of 2012 on the back of significant expansion of the economy as a whole, with most banks posting increases in profits and loans.
Economic Update | Malaysia: Going for green
12 Jun 2012
Malaysia has announced plans to boost its automotive sector through the production of electric cars, hoping to both develop a lucrative export trade while actively combating carbon emissions at home...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Policies for growth
8 Jun 2012
The Indonesian economy is maintaining momentum in 2012, despite difficulties across the globe. A large domestic market and growing foreign direct investment (FDI) are ensuring that expansion remains...
