A commitment to closer bilateral cooperation in the fields of innovation and education was among the leading outcomes of a visit to Kuala Lumpur from a delegation led by UK Prime Minister David...
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Economic Update | Malaysia’s innovative ties that bind
24 Aug 2015
Economic Update | South Africa goes to the movies
21 Aug 2015
An increasing appetite for domestic content and a rising appreciation by foreign filmmakers of South Africa as a filming location should sustain growth in the country’s entertainment industry, with...
Economic Update | Kenya plans spending boost
19 Aug 2015
Announced in June and effective from July, a KSh2.1trn ($20.5bn) budget marks Kenya’s largest to date, with planned expenditure up by about 18% on funds allocated in the previous fiscal year.
Economic Update | Thailand moves on airport expansion
19 Aug 2015
A revival in international passenger numbers, coupled with strong domestic traffic, has seen Thailand accelerate its aviation infrastructure investment programme to meet increased demand.
Economic Update | Vietnam enacts business reforms to attract FDI
18 Aug 2015
Investment regulation reforms and the removal of foreign-ownership caps in several industries may help spur capital investment as well as bolster confidence in the Vietnamese economy.
Economic Update | Bahrain’s economy adapts to oil uncertainty
18 Aug 2015
Lower oil prices are likely to moderate Bahrain’s economic growth this year, though a strong non-oil sector, along with a sustained programme of state investment, should underpin GDP expansion into...
