The economy of Jordan is picking up strength with forecasts for higher year-on-year growth this year and next, while lower oil prices should provide at least a temporary respite from the kingdom’s...
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Economic Update | Jordan Year in Review 2014
23 Dec 2014
Economic Update | Myanmar opening banking doors
23 Dec 2014
Foreign banks are about to make a return to Myanmar after an absence of more than 50 years, in a move that is intended to support foreign direct investment (FDI) and improve existing services.
Economic Update | Saudi housing market under pressure
22 Dec 2014
House prices in Saudi Arabia are expected to rise further on the back of high demand for homes and a slow rollout of developments, with figures suggesting housing requirements will continue to...
Economic Update | South Africa sets out to deepen ICT skills
22 Dec 2014
The government is in the final stages of its review on the ICT sector in South Africa after the publication of a discussion paper in November, prior to the launch of a set of policy recommendations...
Economic Update | Pressure on Thailand’s rubber industry
20 Dec 2014
The world’s largest rubber producer has seen earnings and output plunge this year, with Thailand’s government stepping in to fund subsidy and buying programmes to support its rubber growers against a...
Economic Update | Mixed outlook in store for Turkish retail
18 Dec 2014
Consumer sentiment in Turkey is weakening as the pace of economic growth slows and consumers tighten their purse strings, potentially slowing the retail sector’s stellar performance in recent years.
