New initiatives were introduced last week as part of a government programme to improve the ease of doing business and shorten what has been considered a lengthy process for obtaining permits and...
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Economic Update | Counting Blessings
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | Paint the Town REDD
22 Jul 2010
Deforestation has caused Indonesia to become one of the world's top carbon dioxide emitters, according to a recent World Bank study.
Economic Update | Attracting Tourists
22 Jul 2010
Two major investment projects are underway to attract visitors to the Philippines. A massive aquarium and adjoining commercial establishments as well as a a Las Vegas-style gaming and entertainment...
Economic Update | Wooing Foreign Students
22 Jul 2010
With a dramatic growth in the number of private universities over the past decade and the arrival of four international universities, Malaysia is aspiring to draw more foreign students and become a...
Economic Update | Exceeding Expectations
22 Jul 2010
Recently named the second-best reformer in East Asia by the World Bank, Indonesia is a burgeoning destination for foreign direct investment despite remaining obstacles.
Economic Update | Remittances Record
22 Jul 2010
Remittances from Filipinos working overseas reached $9.3bn in the first eight months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 15.3%.
