After decades of economic dominance by neighbours China and Russia, Mongolia is breaking out by forging new trade ties with East Asian countries. While Korean firms are eyeing construction contracts...
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Economic Update | Mongolia boosts ties with East Asian neighbours
17 Sep 2013
Economic Update | The Philippines targets sustainable growth in agriculture
17 Sep 2013
Hefty government investment in agricultural infrastructure next year is set to bolster a national drive under way in the Philippines aimed at increasing productivity and improving food security.
Economic Update | Qatar’s real estate market supported by population growth
16 Sep 2013
Demand for residential and retail real estate in Qatar remains strong, largely as a result of demand outstripping supply. However, over the longer term, new space – particularly in retail – is set to...
Economic Update | Thailand’s government pushes transport transformation
16 Sep 2013
The government in Thailand has strongly reiterated its commitment to an ambitious Bt2trn-plus ($60bn) transport system investment plan. The massive programme of spending would focus on rail, urban...
Economic Update | The impact of Syrian refugees on Jordan’s economy
15 Sep 2013
The crisis in Syria is weighing heavily on the Jordanian economy. While the cost of supporting some 500,000 registered refugees is perhaps the most obvious challenge for a government with serious...
Economic Update | L’Algérie ouvre son marché du logement aux entrepreneurs étrangers
15 Sep 2013
Face à une pénurie de logements de plus en plus préoccupante, le gouvernement algérien s’est écarté de sa politique habituelle de protection de l’industrie nationale pour encourager la participation...
