Malaysia’s central bank has stepped in to lower the temperature of the real estate sector, restricting access to credit for those buying third or subsequent residential properties. However,...
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Economic Update | Malaysia: Reeling in real estate
16 Nov 2010
Economic Update | Indonesia: Bank profits heat up
16 Nov 2010
While Indonesia’s banking sector has seen soaring profits and healthier competition levels, a major contributing factor to the strong recent performance of the national economy, there are concerns...
Economic Update | Brunei: Branching out
9 Nov 2010
Brunei Darussalam’s reputation as a champion of environmental protection and natural resource management is proving a boon as the country enters the “value-added timber” market, meaning timber that...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Resilient rubber industry
5 Nov 2010
With troubled weather patterns at home squeezing supply while demand from overseas grows, Malaysian rubber can command high prices on international markets these days.
Economic Update | Brunei: Sure and steady
5 Nov 2010
Brunei’s economy appears set for a period of consolidation and moderate if steady growth as the government combines careful management of energy resources with timely investments aimed at spurring...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Budgeting for private enterprise
1 Nov 2010
Malaysia's national oil and gas giant Petronas plans to launch two major Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in November, Petronas Chemical and Malaysia Maritime and Heavy Engineering (MMHE), as part of...
