A rise in historical battlefield tourism across a variety of international destinations has shone a spotlight on a key niche market with potential for Papua New Guinea, as the country begins...
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Economic Update | Niche targets for Papua New Guinea’s tourism industry
17 Nov 2015
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam looks to work around LNG challenges
17 Nov 2015
An upgrade to its fleet of tankers could help Brunei Darussalam’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector weather external headwinds, which appear unlikely to ease in the near to medium term.
Economic Update | Two additional years of schooling raises capacity concerns in the Philippines
31 Oct 2015
Long-planned reforms to extend the length of schooling in the Philippines by two years are expected to significantly improve employment prospects for the country’s younger generations, while also...
Economic Update | Sri Lanka’s gem industry eyes recovery
31 Oct 2015
A $1bn revenue target is spearheading Sri Lanka’s efforts to solidify its place as a key source market for gemstones and jewellery, although flat global sales of luxury goods, coupled with labour...
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam eyes Pacific trade benefits
30 Oct 2015
Foreign direct investment (FDI) and trade in Brunei Darussalam are expected to increase under the recently agreed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal, dovetailing with the Sultanate’s efforts to...
Economic Update | Infrastructure focus spells good news for Thai construction
30 Oct 2015
After a slowdown in infrastructure development in recent years, Thailand’s construction industry now looks set to benefit from a major economic support programme aimed at boosting the country’s...
