Concerns about rising household debt and the introduction of a goods and services tax (GST), which came into effect on April 1, are likely to contribute to a cooling in the residential segment of...
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Economic Update | Malaysia experiences softer housing market
20 Apr 2015
Economic Update | Nigeria’s banks set to tap eurobond market
20 Apr 2015
Banks in Nigeria have been given additional time to implement stricter regulations, but challenging market conditions combined with higher capital adequacy ratios are pushing lenders towards the...
Economic Update | Double-edged sword for Omani industry
20 Apr 2015
From the start of this year, Oman has doubled gas tariffs for industrial producers, with the move expected to squeeze margins for operators. However, the higher prices may spur a move towards...
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam’s banks weather oil price volatility
17 Apr 2015
Banks in Brunei Darussalam have so far weathered the impact of falling oil prices, winning plaudits from credit rating agencies for their resilience and stability.
Economic Update | Qatar looks to economic, corporate growth
16 Apr 2015
A strong outlook for corporate earnings and the broader economy in Qatar, combined with an easing of restrictions on foreign ownership of firms, is pointing to a positive investment environment this...
Economic Update | Panamá analiza reformas a su zona franca
15 Apr 2015
El gobierno está poniendo manos a la obra para reactivar uno de sus principales motores de desarrollo, la Zona Libre de Colón (ZLC). Tras una década de crecientes volúmenes de intercambio comercial...
