Several years of rapid hydrocarbons-fuelled growth in Ghana have put increasing pressure on its transport infrastructure, prompting a spate of expansion projects that will increase capacity for bulk...
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Economic Update | Ghana secures growth with major port investments
22 May 2015
Economic Update | Indonesia bourse targets growth despite headwinds
21 May 2015
A visit by President Joko Widodo in April threw a spotlight on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), with the exchange’s benchmark hitting an all-time peak of 5523.29 in the days before the visit.
Economic Update | Kenya aims to work the land harder
21 May 2015
A number of initiatives to improve irrigation and fertiliser supplies are under way in Kenya to boost productivity as the country looks to expand its primary agricultural output to ensure food...
Economic Update | Qatar to reduce carbon footprint with major projects
20 May 2015
Extensive investments in gas recovery technology look set to reduce Qatar’s carbon footprint, with newly opened facilities aiming to boost production and earnings whilst minimising wastage.
Economic Update | South African tourism sector pulling through challenges
20 May 2015
Improved competitiveness and significant government support have strengthened South Africa’s claim to be the leading sub-Saharan tourism destination, though new visa regulations and fallout from anti...
Economic Update | Thai banks’ loan growth set to outpace economy
20 May 2015
A gradual increase in economic activity and demand for credit should support both loans and earnings in the Thai banking sector, although a shift away from consumer lending is likely to continue and...
