A slight uptick in sales and new hires in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector indicates the country may be moving towards a rebound, though any recovery is likely to be muted, as rising costs and...
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Economic Update | Increased employment in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector suggests possible recovery
30 Nov 2016
Economic Update | 4G roll-out opens up investment opportunities in Vietnam’s telecoms sector
28 Nov 2016
The deployment of 4G, combined with increasing demand for advanced IT services, is set to drive growth in Vietnam’s telecoms sector.
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam tackles rise of non-communicable diseases
27 Nov 2016
The rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is placing an increasing burden on Brunei Darussalam’s health care system and economy, though the government is stepping up efforts to improve...
Economic Update | Indonesia’s retailers heading for sales boost
25 Nov 2016
Steady economic growth, rising disposable income levels and cheaper credit are set to spur activity in Indonesia’s retail sector through to the end of the year and into 2017.
Economic Update | Thailand’s retailers on the long road to recovery
25 Nov 2016
A gradual recovery of the Thai economy should spur greater activity in the country’s retail sector, though it will take time for the market to regain momentum, with consumer sentiment still cool and...
Economic Update | Papua New Guinea to boost self-sufficiency in agriculture sector
22 Nov 2016
A new agriculture strategy in Papua New Guinea aims to broaden the country’s primary production base and cut import costs to maintain sustainability in the sector.