The announcement of the winners of Myanmar’s recent telecoms auction marks a further milestone in the country’s modernisation and integration into the global economy. The licensing process had...
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Economic Update | Myanmar: Telecoms licences awarded
30 Jul 2013
Economic Update | Papua New Guinea: Trade with China on the rise
29 Jul 2013
Growing interest from China in the Asia-Pacific region has driven up investment in Papua New Guinea (PNG), helping to accelerate economic expansion.
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Airport passenger numbers increase by 14%
29 Jul 2013
A multi-billion-dollar redevelopment plan for Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) is expected to help the facility handle a rising number of passengers as well as assist the emirate in...
Economic Update | Bahrain: Connecting the region
29 Jul 2013
With a flurry of new infrastructure projects, the government is selling Bahrain’s regional connectivity as a key attraction for foreign investors. While the island Kingdom may not compete for east-...
Economic Update | Jordan: Power plans pose challenges
26 Jul 2013
While Jordan has had some success in meeting the requirements of its $2bn stand-by arrangement with the IMF, fulfilling its promise to lower electricity subsidies as part of a larger plan to reduce...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Drive time
26 Jul 2013
Plans to roll out full car production in Saudi Arabia, part of a broader programme to expand the kingdom’s industrial base, appear set to pick up a gear, with one of the world’s best known marques...