Malaysia has launched a major overhaul of its vocational training programmes, aiming to both reform the educational system to ensure graduates are better equipped for employment in the country’s...
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Economic Update | Malaysia: In training
23 Jan 2012
Economic Update | Indonesia: Rising to regional challenges
20 Jan 2012
As Indonesia handed over its chairmanship of the Association of South-east Nations (ASEAN) late last year to another member, it could look back on a year of diplomatic and economic gains.
Economic Update | Sabah: Plantations gear up for new year
17 Jan 2012
As 2012 gets underway, Sabah’s plantation sector players have been keeping a wary eye on both the weather and economic forecasts, as external factors threaten to challenge palm oil production....
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Year in Review 2011
17 Jan 2012
Brunei Darussalam’s economy closed out 2011 in good health, with GDP rising, inflation under control and plans to build on existing strengths and develop new opportunities. However, concerns remain...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Year in Review 2011
13 Jan 2012
In spite of the economic uncertainty that characterised much of 2011, Indonesia’s strong growth has solidified its reputation as one of the world’s most important emerging economies.
Economic Update | The Philippines: Banking on tourism
13 Jan 2012
With 2011 having seen a spike in visitor arrivals, the Philippines’ tourism sector is moving ahead with plans to become a major engine for the country’s economic growth.
