A $1.66bn stimulus plan announced earlier this autumn is expected to stimulate domestic demand in the Philippines as effects from the ongoing global economic turbulence continue to impact the country...
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Economic Update | The Philippines: Balancing act
5 Jan 2012
Economic Update | Sabah: Year in Review 2011
3 Jan 2012
It has been an eventful year for Sabah, characterised by growing streams of investment flowing into the state, enhanced economic cooperation, improved trade relations and several significant offshore...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Powering up
3 Jan 2012
Plans are in place to develop Indonesia’s nuclear power capacity to overcome the country’s shortage of electricity and ease its dependence on hydrocarbons. However, some concerns remain as to the...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Year in Review 2011
3 Jan 2012
With many sectors of the economy having performed solidly over the past 12 months, Malaysia is hoping for more of the same in 2012. Indeed, foreign direct investment (FDI) is up, inflation well...
Economic Update | Thailand: Moving towards recovery
22 Dec 2011
While the floodwaters that submerged much of Thailand’s economic heartlands are receding, the high tide mark of damage to the economy has yet to be reached. A full assessment of losses is still a...
Economic Update | Sabah: Closing the broadband divide
22 Dec 2011
With the federal government targeting broadband penetration rates of 75% by the end of 2015, much work remains to be done in Sabah, which, at 33%, has the lowest penetration rate of all Malaysia’s...
