Rising overseas demand for goods and services pushed Thailand’s GDP towards five-year highs in 2017, with business-friendly fiscal policies and planned spending on infrastructure expected to support...
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Economic Update | Thailand: Year in Review 2017
2 Jan 2018
Economic Update | South Africa: Year in Review 2017
2 Jan 2018
A strong mid-year performance helped lift South Africa’s economy out of recession and back into positive territory in 2017. However, factors such as high unemployment and an expanding deficit could...
Economic Update | Trinidad and Tobago: Year in Review 2017
27 Dec 2017
Continuing lower returns from the energy industry and slowing activity in the private sector saw Trinidad and Tobago’s economy shrink in 2017; however, an increase in gas output and widespread reform...
Economic Update | Philippines: Year in Review 2017
27 Dec 2017
Rising domestic and external demand helped place the Philippines as one of Asia’s best-performing economies in 2017, with many key sectors posting high levels of growth.
Economic Update | Dubai: Year in Review 2017
22 Dec 2017
Increased activity in trade, tourism and construction paved the way for another year of growth in Dubai, with momentum expected to continue through 2018 as the emirate’s preparations for Expo 2020...
Economic Update | Qatar: Year in Review 2017
21 Dec 2017
Qatar’s economy maintained steady growth throughout 2017, with forecasts of a stronger year to come as efforts to boost self-sufficiency in key sectors gain traction.