The Philippines is making progress in boosting its ability to compete in the global economy, according to a recently released report. Although the country still has some way to go before being able...
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Economic Update | The Philippines: Sharpening the competitive edge
12 Oct 2011
Economic Update | Indonesia: Reforming palm oil production
10 Oct 2011
Indonesia’s palm oil sector is looking to adopt more sustainable practices in a bid to alleviate growing environmental concerns while meeting rising global demand.
Economic Update | Malaysia: Taking Islamic finance further
6 Oct 2011
Malaysia’s Islamic finance sector is further consolidating its position as a market leader, moving to broaden its product range and expand its reach, though it may need to keep an eye on rivals...
Economic Update | Thailand: Looking closer to home
4 Oct 2011
The government in Thailand is hopeful that a weakening of export sales to Europe will be offset by rising demand for Thai goods and services among fellow ASEAN countries and the US.
Economic Update | Sabah: Building a local workforce
3 Oct 2011
With significant recent gas discoveries off the coast of Sabah, excitement about the country’s future as an oil and gas producer is growing. In the meantime, the national oil giant Petronas is moving...
Economic Update | The Philippines: Stressing banking stability
30 Sep 2011
The Philippines’ central bank is confident the country’s financial system can withstand any strains imposed by an economic slowdown in Western markets, though it is keeping an eye on the domestic...
